The "Projector Lens" Club ...

Jean Poitiers · 10-12-2017, 12:15 AM

Originally posted by DocTranimal

Hello all,

I've been scouring the internet for projector lenses that I can adapt to the Pentax 67. What are some of you guy's experiences?

Hi, I have yet to try on MF, but I think that Marco may have well answered your question.

I have a long (150+) projector lens that I tried on 135 format but abandoned after the first attempts ... maybe I should see for my 6x7 gear.

Please keep us posted on what you find ... Cheers, J

Jean Poitiers · 10-13-2017, 03:57 AM - **4 Likes**

Leica Colorplan-P 90/2.5 on the trusty Russian macro bellows ... all from my backyard during the lunch break ... trying to get back into the saddle

**savoche** · 10-13-2017, 04:20 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by Jean Poitiers

trying to get back into the saddle

Looks like nothing broke in the fall

Audi 5 cyl · 10-13-2017, 12:00 PM - **3 Likes**

Originally posted by Jean Poitiers

Leica Colorplan-P 90/2.5 on the trusty Russian macro bellows ... all from my backyard during the lunch break ... trying to get back into the saddle

Nice series Jean!

I've pulled my Colorplan out to the garden today too, the old one 5el/4gr. Took me a while to find it. Here's the result.

Linum grandiflorum by Marko Jankovic, on Flickr

Tropaeolum majus by Marko Jankovic, on Flickr

Cosmos bipinnatus by Marko Jankovic, on Flickr

Missed the focus here, but I like the bokeh

Cosmos bipinnatus by Marko Jankovic, on Flickr

Tomorrow I'll be testing my first zoom projector lens. Will publish the results here once done.

Last edited by Audi 5 cyl; 10-14-2017 at 02:06 PM.

Audi 5 cyl · 10-14-2017, 02:00 PM - **4 Likes**

Here is a series of images taken through the ZEISS-IKON VARIO-TALON MC 1:3,5/70-120 at various focal lengths. It's the first and likely the last zoom projector lens I will acquire. I've been searching for it for a while and was obliged to source it from Germany via local online service similar to ebay.
For now, I can say that I'm quite surprised with the sharpness. For the rest, I'll see later.

Autographa gamma caterpillar feeding on Linum grandiflorum. by Marko Jankovic, on Flickr

Mirabilis jalapa by Marko Jankovic, on Flickr

Cosmos bipinnatus by Marko Jankovic, on Flickr

Salvia microphylla by Marko Jankovic, on Flickr

Interesting fact: It has a concave front lens

Regards,
Marko

DocTranimal · 10-14-2017, 04:23 PM

The lens came in today and I've concluded that it will not work on 6x7. The register distance is so short that with the back end of the lens up against the front baffle of the lens mount opening, I can focus at maybe 10 inches from the lens.

Jean Poitiers · 10-17-2017, 06:59 AM

Originally posted by Audi 5 cyl

Here is a series of images taken through the ZEISS-IKON VARIO-TALON MC 1:3,5/70-120 at various focal lengths. It's the first and likely the last zoom projector lens I will acquire. I've been searching for it for a while and was obliged to source it from Germany via local online service similar to ebay.
For now, I can say that I'm quite surprised with the sharpness. For the rest, I'll see later.

Interesting fact: It has a concave front lens

Regards,
Marko

Those are great, Marko ... one zoom lens to definitely put on my "radar list" ... Cheers, J

Jean Poitiers · 10-17-2017, 07:00 AM

Originally posted by DocTranimal

The lens came in today and I've concluded that it will not work on 6x7. The register distance is so short that with the back end of the lens up against the front baffle of the lens mount opening, I can focus at maybe 10 inches from the lens.

OK ... that's too bad. I need to look at my stuff for the 6x7 ASAP ... Cheers, J

fiveseven · 10-19-2017, 08:37 PM - **6 Likes**

Russian 1.8/85mm projector lens.
6mp K100D S

Duh_Vinci · 12-17-2017, 11:06 AM - **10 Likes**

Dusted off the good ole Diaplan 80mm f2.8, always loved this lens for its bokeh balls

Regards,
D

**savoche** · 12-17-2017, 11:49 AM

Originally posted by Duh_Vinci

Dusted off the good ole Diaplan 80mm f2.8, always loved this lens for its bokeh balls

When going for bokeh balls, go all the way!

Womderful shot!

jbarry · 12-17-2017, 01:23 PM

Originally posted by Duh_Vinci

Dusted off the good ole Diaplan 80mm f2.8, always loved this lens for its bokeh balls

Regards,
D

amazingly good!

Duh_Vinci · 12-17-2017, 06:41 PM - **7 Likes**

Originally posted by savoche

When going for bokeh balls, go all the way!

Womderful shot!

Originally posted by jbarry

amazingly good!

Thank you very much, appreciate it!

Now, I've had the Pentacon version of Meyer Optik for a long time as well, 100mm f2.8, before I purchased it, after reading up some reviews, it was said to be identical to Diaplan in terms of optical construction and bokeh rendering, but as long as I've owned both, while I like Pentacon, my version does not do the bokeh balls the same as Diaplan, just not as pronounced...

Pentacon AV 100mm f2.8:

Regards,
D

Daxall · 12-17-2017, 08:27 PM - **1 Like**

Wonderful, as always, Duh_Vinci !

I envy you your ability to impart such glory to bits of nothing...

This is pure photography.

Jean Poitiers · 12-18-2017, 01:00 AM

Originally posted by savoche

When going for bokeh balls, go all the way!

Womderful shot!

Agreed !!!

Really great, Duh_Vinci !

10-14-2017, 02:00 PM - 4 Likes	#335
Audi 5 cyl Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: France Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 363	Here is a series of images taken through the ZEISS-IKON VARIO-TALON MC 1:3,5/70-120 at various focal lengths. It's the first and likely the last zoom projector lens I will acquire. I've been searching for it for a while and was obliged to source it from Germany via local online service similar to ebay. For now, I can say that I'm quite surprised with the sharpness. For the rest, I'll see later. Autographa gamma caterpillar feeding on Linum grandiflorum. by Marko Jankovic, on Flickr Mirabilis jalapa by Marko Jankovic, on Flickr Cosmos bipinnatus by Marko Jankovic, on Flickr Cosmos bipinnatus by Marko Jankovic, on Flickr Salvia microphylla by Marko Jankovic, on Flickr Interesting fact: It has a concave front lens Regards, Marko Last edited by Audi 5 cyl; 10-14-2017 at 02:09 PM.

10-14-2017, 04:23 PM	#336
DocTranimal New Member Join Date: Oct 2017 Posts: 2	Pentax 67 Projector Lens Test Kowa Prominar 4.75in F2 The lens came in today and I've concluded that it will not work on 6x7. The register distance is so short that with the back end of the lens up against the front baffle of the lens mount opening, I can focus at maybe 10 inches from the lens.

10-19-2017, 08:37 PM - 6 Likes	#339
fiveseven Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: NV/CA Posts: 370	Russian 1.8/85mm projector lens. 6mp K100D S Last edited by fiveseven; 10-27-2017 at 06:17 PM.

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10-12-2017, 12:15 AM	#331
Jean Poitiers Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Lost in translation ... Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 18,076 Original Poster	Originally posted by DocTranimal Hello all, I've been scouring the internet for projector lenses that I can adapt to the Pentax 67. What are some of you guy's experiences? Hi, I have yet to try on MF, but I think that Marco may have well answered your question. I have a long (150+) projector lens that I tried on 135 format but abandoned after the first attempts ... maybe I should see for my 6x7 gear. Please keep us posted on what you find ... Cheers, J

10-13-2017, 03:57 AM - 4 Likes	#332
Jean Poitiers Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Lost in translation ... Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 18,076 Original Poster	Leica Colorplan-P 90/2.5 on the trusty Russian macro bellows ... all from my backyard during the lunch break ... trying to get back into the saddle

10-13-2017, 04:20 AM - 1 Like	#333
savoche Master of the obvious Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Lowlands of Norway Posts: 18,311	Originally posted by Jean Poitiers trying to get back into the saddle Looks like nothing broke in the fall

10-13-2017, 12:00 PM - 3 Likes	#334
Audi 5 cyl Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: France Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 363	Originally posted by Jean Poitiers Leica Colorplan-P 90/2.5 on the trusty Russian macro bellows ... all from my backyard during the lunch break ... trying to get back into the saddle Nice series Jean! I've pulled my Colorplan out to the garden today too, the old one 5el/4gr. Took me a while to find it. Here's the result. Linum grandiflorum by Marko Jankovic, on Flickr Tropaeolum majus by Marko Jankovic, on Flickr Cosmos bipinnatus by Marko Jankovic, on Flickr Missed the focus here, but I like the bokeh Cosmos bipinnatus by Marko Jankovic, on Flickr Tomorrow I'll be testing my first zoom projector lens. Will publish the results here once done. Last edited by Audi 5 cyl; 10-14-2017 at 02:06 PM.

10-17-2017, 06:59 AM	#337
Jean Poitiers Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Lost in translation ... Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 18,076 Original Poster	Originally posted by Audi 5 cyl Here is a series of images taken through the ZEISS-IKON VARIO-TALON MC 1:3,5/70-120 at various focal lengths. It's the first and likely the last zoom projector lens I will acquire. I've been searching for it for a while and was obliged to source it from Germany via local online service similar to ebay. For now, I can say that I'm quite surprised with the sharpness. For the rest, I'll see later. Interesting fact: It has a concave front lens Regards, Marko Those are great, Marko ... one zoom lens to definitely put on my "radar list" ... Cheers, J

10-17-2017, 07:00 AM	#338
Jean Poitiers Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Lost in translation ... Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 18,076 Original Poster	Originally posted by DocTranimal The lens came in today and I've concluded that it will not work on 6x7. The register distance is so short that with the back end of the lens up against the front baffle of the lens mount opening, I can focus at maybe 10 inches from the lens. OK ... that's too bad. I need to look at my stuff for the 6x7 ASAP ... Cheers, J

12-17-2017, 11:06 AM - 10 Likes	#340
Duh_Vinci Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Virginia, USA Photos: Albums Posts: 1,300	Dusted off the good ole Diaplan 80mm f2.8, always loved this lens for its bokeh balls Regards, D

12-17-2017, 11:49 AM	#341
savoche Master of the obvious Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Lowlands of Norway Posts: 18,311	Originally posted by Duh_Vinci Dusted off the good ole Diaplan 80mm f2.8, always loved this lens for its bokeh balls When going for bokeh balls, go all the way! Womderful shot!

12-17-2017, 01:23 PM	#342
jbarry Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Melbourne + Malvern East Victoria Australia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 377	Originally posted by Duh_Vinci Dusted off the good ole Diaplan 80mm f2.8, always loved this lens for its bokeh balls Regards, D amazingly good!

12-17-2017, 06:41 PM - 7 Likes	#343
Duh_Vinci Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Virginia, USA Photos: Albums Posts: 1,300	Originally posted by savoche When going for bokeh balls, go all the way! Womderful shot! Originally posted by jbarry amazingly good! Thank you very much, appreciate it! Now, I've had the Pentacon version of Meyer Optik for a long time as well, 100mm f2.8, before I purchased it, after reading up some reviews, it was said to be identical to Diaplan in terms of optical construction and bokeh rendering, but as long as I've owned both, while I like Pentacon, my version does not do the bokeh balls the same as Diaplan, just not as pronounced... Pentacon AV 100mm f2.8: Regards, D

12-17-2017, 08:27 PM - 1 Like	#344
Daxall New Member Join Date: Jul 2017 Location: Québec, Québec. Posts: 24	Wonderful, as always, Duh_Vinci ! I envy you your ability to impart such glory to bits of nothing... This is pure photography.

12-18-2017, 01:00 AM	#345
Jean Poitiers Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Lost in translation ... Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 18,076 Original Poster	Originally posted by savoche When going for bokeh balls, go all the way! Womderful shot! Agreed !!! Really great, Duh_Vinci !

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