Which lens with my Spottie?

Which lens with my Spottie? · 09:52 PM

I just finished building my own $17 flickr light tent the other night, and decided to bring out some goodies to test it out. Works pretty good I think.

Which lens is your favorite on the Spottie?

(Full res pics on my flickr site)

duron · 10-14-2008, 10:58 PM

nice DIY Setup, is that a Jupiter 9 on the 3rd shot?

Mechan1k · 10-15-2008, 12:45 AM

That's a very Mint Spottie you have there.
I am still on the lookout for one ... but hard to come by something like that down here.
2nd lens looks the part.

I'd love to try my Super Takumar 85mm f/1.9 on one of these though.

edl · 10-15-2008, 08:07 AM

Originally posted by duron

nice DIY Setup, is that a Jupiter 9 on the 3rd shot?

Indeed it is! I don't use it too often but it's a very cool lens.

Nesster · 10-15-2008, 08:11 AM

LOL! good set of lenses on a gorgeous camera!

The Tak of course is the classic look. The second looks more modern despite its zebra-hood, as it is a fat (large diameter) lens. It does look way cool.

edl · 10-15-2008, 08:12 AM

Originally posted by Mechan1k

That's a very Mint Spottie you have there.
I am still on the lookout for one ... but hard to come by something like that down here.
2nd lens looks the part.

I'd love to try my Super Takumar 85mm f/1.9 on one of these though.

I agree with you, the CZ came with this camera and looks the part. I'd love to have that Super Tak too, it's probably a much nicer lens then the J-9.

They are hard to come by, but fortunately there are enough on ebay. Of course, the shipping to OZ would probably be more than the camera!

edl · 10-15-2008, 08:15 AM

Originally posted by Nesster

LOL! good set of lenses on a gorgeous camera!

The Tak of course is the classic look. The second looks more modern despite its zebra-hood, as it is a fat (large diameter) lens. It does look way cool.

Thanks!

I think a Tak 50/1.4 would be the best looker, but I don't have one of those ATM. Maybe down the road...

I love the appearance of the CZ Zebras. Why can't they make modern lenses look this cool?

edl · 10-15-2008, 08:19 AM

Here's a few more cameras I shot in the tent - a little off topic -

MX + M28/3.5. I paid $20 for the body (got the lens off an ME Super).

PZ1P + FA50/1.4.

And my foray into MF, Yashica-D TLR:

heliphoto · 10-15-2008, 10:04 AM

Woah, Yashica-D, is that Digital?

That's a sweet light tent.

edl · 10-15-2008, 05:20 PM

Originally posted by heliphoto

Woah, Yashica-D, is that Digital?

That's a sweet light tent.

Fully Digital...you should see the red focus confirmation LED's on the viewfinder!

Best part about that light tent setup is it breaks down quickly and all fits into a small box. I was going to build the $10 Strobist cardboard box or a wood lightbox, but this one seems to be the best of those.

Stratman · 10-15-2008, 06:44 PM

I have to go with #1 for the Spottie, gotta have the real deal Takumar on it !

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10-15-2008, 05:20 PM	#10
edl Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: San Francisco Posts: 457 Original Poster	Originally posted by heliphoto Woah, Yashica-D, is that Digital? That's a sweet light tent. Fully Digital...you should see the red focus confirmation LED's on the viewfinder! Best part about that light tent setup is it breaks down quickly and all fits into a small box. I was going to build the $10 Strobist cardboard box or a wood lightbox, but this one seems to be the best of those. Last edited by edl; 10-15-2008 at 09:19 PM.

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10-14-2008, 10:58 PM	#2
duron Forum Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Shenzen/ Hongkong Posts: 71	nice DIY Setup, is that a Jupiter 9 on the 3rd shot?

10-15-2008, 12:45 AM	#3
Mechan1k Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Sydney, Australia Posts: 2,891	That's a very Mint Spottie you have there. I am still on the lookout for one ... but hard to come by something like that down here. 2nd lens looks the part. I'd love to try my Super Takumar 85mm f/1.9 on one of these though.

10-15-2008, 08:07 AM	#4
edl Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: San Francisco Posts: 457 Original Poster	Originally posted by duron nice DIY Setup, is that a Jupiter 9 on the 3rd shot? Indeed it is! I don't use it too often but it's a very cool lens.

10-15-2008, 08:11 AM	#5
Nesster Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: NJ USA Photos: Gallery Posts: 13,072	LOL! good set of lenses on a gorgeous camera! The Tak of course is the classic look. The second looks more modern despite its zebra-hood, as it is a fat (large diameter) lens. It does look way cool.

10-15-2008, 08:12 AM	#6
edl Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: San Francisco Posts: 457 Original Poster	Originally posted by Mechan1k That's a very Mint Spottie you have there. I am still on the lookout for one ... but hard to come by something like that down here. 2nd lens looks the part. I'd love to try my Super Takumar 85mm f/1.9 on one of these though. I agree with you, the CZ came with this camera and looks the part. I'd love to have that Super Tak too, it's probably a much nicer lens then the J-9. They are hard to come by, but fortunately there are enough on ebay. Of course, the shipping to OZ would probably be more than the camera!

10-15-2008, 08:15 AM	#7
edl Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: San Francisco Posts: 457 Original Poster	Originally posted by Nesster LOL! good set of lenses on a gorgeous camera! The Tak of course is the classic look. The second looks more modern despite its zebra-hood, as it is a fat (large diameter) lens. It does look way cool. Thanks! I think a Tak 50/1.4 would be the best looker, but I don't have one of those ATM. Maybe down the road... I love the appearance of the CZ Zebras. Why can't they make modern lenses look this cool?

10-15-2008, 08:19 AM	#8
edl Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: San Francisco Posts: 457 Original Poster	Here's a few more cameras I shot in the tent - a little off topic - MX + M28/3.5. I paid $20 for the body (got the lens off an ME Super). PZ1P + FA50/1.4. And my foray into MF, Yashica-D TLR:

10-15-2008, 10:04 AM	#9
heliphoto Veteran Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Region 5 Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,539	Woah, Yashica-D, is that Digital? That's a sweet light tent.

10-15-2008, 06:44 PM	#11
Stratman Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: St Louis, Missouri U S A Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,464	I have to go with #1 for the Spottie, gotta have the real deal Takumar on it !