Your latest acquisition

**newmikey** · 02-15-2013, 01:39 PM

A Carl Zeiss (Jena) Flektogon 50mm/f4.0 for just €50 (+€14 shipping) on Ebay Germany - unelievably cheap and I didn't even snipe!

Left by itself, right on the Arsat K-mount tilt adapter:

Quick 'n dirty test at the dining room table:

EdwardConde · 02-15-2013, 02:38 PM

Originally posted by stormtech

Good one Doc! Looking forward to your thoughts on it.

I don't suppose you also have the DA 10-17 to make a comparison, do you?

FishEyes are awesome...

stormtech · 02-15-2013, 02:51 PM

Originally posted by EdwardConde

FishEyes are awesome...

I know - at first I didn't like it at all, and sold my 10-17. Now I have it again, and now I "get it". I'm tempted to buy the Bower 8mm for even more fisheye fun!

EdwardConde · 02-15-2013, 03:04 PM

Originally posted by stormtech

I know - at first I didn't like it at all, and sold my 10-17. Now I have it again, and now I "get it". I'm tempted to buy the Bower 8mm for even more fisheye fun!

i have the Pentax version.. i am thinking of getting the Rokinon version for my m43.. i have seen some amazing images with it. Why not have 2 fisheyes?

Docrwm · 02-15-2013, 03:15 PM

Originally posted by stormtech

Good one Doc! Looking forward to your thoughts on it.

I don't suppose you also have the DA 10-17 to make a comparison, do you?

No, sorry. The only other Fish-Eye I have ever owned is the 03 for the Q.

Originally posted by EdwardConde

FishEyes are awesome...

It's looking like it's going to be a lot of fun. The Hyperfocal distance on this thing is like 1.5 FEET! Wow.

stormtech · 02-15-2013, 03:36 PM

Originally posted by EdwardConde

Why not have 2 fisheyes?

Which side of the brain is that speaking to me.......??

VoiceOfReason · 02-15-2013, 09:48 PM

Got an ME with a Pentax M 50 1.4 attached to it last night. Lens looks decent, camera needs new seals. I also got a weird camera with it, a Contina that the lens pops out of, and that says Zeiss Ikon on the front of it.

**monochrome** · 02-16-2013, 12:44 PM

This for my Q and K-01

It came with these accessories attached.

Yashica Electro 35 GSN
I know, these were common as dirt in the 70's. Something like 8 million altogether were sold over the lifetime of the basic design. I tried to buy just the Finder but the estate sale lady said they were a group and she would not part them out. Oh well - she drove a hard bargain. $15.

I swear it is heavier than my K-01 and feels bigger, too. The RF seems a bit cloudy and so does the finder, but maybe that's just the way they are. Otherwise it doesn't look like this one has ever been out of the ER case.

Now I just have to mess with making a stack of 4 LR44 batteries in some cardboard towel tubing to see if it even works. If not, off to Mark Hama.

stormtech · 02-16-2013, 01:01 PM

Originally posted by monochrome

It came with these accessories attached.

And a nice snack to go along with it all!

Racer X 69 · 02-16-2013, 01:09 PM - **2 Likes**

Originally posted by EdwardConde

FishEyes are awesome...

Yes they are!

**monochrome** · 02-16-2013, 01:26 PM

Originally posted by stormtech

And a nice snack to go along with it all!

You mean the SD cards in the Adorama envelope in the background?

(Could be on the selective color thread, with no care about the junk around the edges).

Roob-N-Boots · 02-16-2013, 01:32 PM

A brand new almost fully loaded 27inch iMac with: 3.4 i7 processor, 3TB fusion drive, 2GB video card and 8GB of ram(will expand later) And Lightroom 4 to top it off. Here is a snapshot of my new toy.

Racer X 69 · 02-16-2013, 01:53 PM

Originally posted by aurele

20 rolls of Kodak Gold 100 for 26€ from greece.

Doing your part to boost the Greek economy! Two thumbs up for you!

stormtech · 02-16-2013, 02:49 PM

Originally posted by monochrome

You mean the SD cards in the Adorama envelope in the background?

(Could be on the selective color thread, with no care about the junk around the edges).

No, no. Was talking about the oranges........

**monochrome** · 02-16-2013, 02:52 PM

Originally posted by stormtech

No, no. Was talking about the oranges........

Yeah. Those too.

02-16-2013, 12:44 PM	#4058
monochrome Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Working From Home Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 26,276	Latest Insane Purchase This for my Q and K-01 It came with these accessories attached. Yashica Electro 35 GSN I know, these were common as dirt in the 70's. Something like 8 million altogether were sold over the lifetime of the basic design. I tried to buy just the Finder but the estate sale lady said they were a group and she would not part them out. Oh well - she drove a hard bargain. $15. I swear it is heavier than my K-01 and feels bigger, too. The RF seems a bit cloudy and so does the finder, but maybe that's just the way they are. Otherwise it doesn't look like this one has ever been out of the ER case. Now I just have to mess with making a stack of 4 LR44 batteries in some cardboard towel tubing to see if it even works. If not, off to Mark Hama.

02-16-2013, 01:32 PM	#4062
Roob-N-Boots Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Palm Springs CA Posts: 393	A brand new almost fully loaded 27inch iMac with: 3.4 i7 processor, 3TB fusion drive, 2GB video card and 8GB of ram(will expand later) And Lightroom 4 to top it off. Here is a snapshot of my new toy. Attached Images

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02-15-2013, 01:39 PM	#4051
newmikey Site Supporter Join Date: May 2007 Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,287	A Carl Zeiss (Jena) Flektogon 50mm/f4.0 for just €50 (+€14 shipping) on Ebay Germany - unelievably cheap and I didn't even snipe! Left by itself, right on the Arsat K-mount tilt adapter: Quick 'n dirty test at the dining room table:

02-15-2013, 02:38 PM	#4052
EdwardConde Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Los Angeles Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,520	Originally posted by stormtech Good one Doc! Looking forward to your thoughts on it. I don't suppose you also have the DA 10-17 to make a comparison, do you? FishEyes are awesome...

02-15-2013, 02:51 PM	#4053
stormtech Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: In the boonies (NW Penna) Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 5,744	Originally posted by EdwardConde FishEyes are awesome... I know - at first I didn't like it at all, and sold my 10-17. Now I have it again, and now I "get it". I'm tempted to buy the Bower 8mm for even more fisheye fun!

02-15-2013, 03:04 PM	#4054
EdwardConde Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Los Angeles Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,520	Originally posted by stormtech I know - at first I didn't like it at all, and sold my 10-17. Now I have it again, and now I "get it". I'm tempted to buy the Bower 8mm for even more fisheye fun! i have the Pentax version.. i am thinking of getting the Rokinon version for my m43.. i have seen some amazing images with it. Why not have 2 fisheyes?

02-15-2013, 03:15 PM	#4055
Docrwm Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Somewhere in the Southern US Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 12,285	Originally posted by stormtech Good one Doc! Looking forward to your thoughts on it. I don't suppose you also have the DA 10-17 to make a comparison, do you? No, sorry. The only other Fish-Eye I have ever owned is the 03 for the Q. Originally posted by EdwardConde FishEyes are awesome... It's looking like it's going to be a lot of fun. The Hyperfocal distance on this thing is like 1.5 FEET! Wow.

02-15-2013, 03:36 PM	#4056
stormtech Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: In the boonies (NW Penna) Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 5,744	Originally posted by EdwardConde Why not have 2 fisheyes? Which side of the brain is that speaking to me.......??

02-15-2013, 09:48 PM	#4057
VoiceOfReason Site Supporter Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Mishawaka IN area Photos: Albums Posts: 6,124	Got an ME with a Pentax M 50 1.4 attached to it last night. Lens looks decent, camera needs new seals. I also got a weird camera with it, a Contina that the lens pops out of, and that says Zeiss Ikon on the front of it.

02-16-2013, 01:01 PM	#4059
stormtech Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: In the boonies (NW Penna) Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 5,744	Originally posted by monochrome It came with these accessories attached. And a nice snack to go along with it all!

02-16-2013, 01:09 PM - 2 Likes	#4060
Racer X 69 Moderator Man With A Camera Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: The Great Pacific Northwet, in the Land Between Canada and Mexico Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 28,067	Originally posted by EdwardConde FishEyes are awesome... Yes they are!

02-16-2013, 01:26 PM	#4061
monochrome Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Working From Home Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 26,276	Originally posted by stormtech And a nice snack to go along with it all! You mean the SD cards in the Adorama envelope in the background? (Could be on the selective color thread, with no care about the junk around the edges).

02-16-2013, 01:53 PM	#4063
Racer X 69 Moderator Man With A Camera Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: The Great Pacific Northwet, in the Land Between Canada and Mexico Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 28,067	Originally posted by aurele 20 rolls of Kodak Gold 100 for 26€ from greece. Doing your part to boost the Greek economy! Two thumbs up for you!

02-16-2013, 02:49 PM	#4064
stormtech Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: In the boonies (NW Penna) Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 5,744	Originally posted by monochrome You mean the SD cards in the Adorama envelope in the background? (Could be on the selective color thread, with no care about the junk around the edges). No, no. Was talking about the oranges........

02-16-2013, 02:52 PM	#4065
monochrome Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Working From Home Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 26,276	Originally posted by stormtech No, no. Was talking about the oranges........ Yeah. Those too.