Game Single in November - any interest?

Blue · 10-27-2010, 07:25 AM

Originally posted by Rense

So, I have to make up my mind. Any suggestions as to which lens I should choose from the list below?
- A 35-70mm F3.5-4.5 (an underrated lens, for sure, optically identical to the F-version)
- Helios 44K-4 58mm F2
- A 135mm F2.8
- Takumar 55mm F1.8
- M 35mm F2

I would not mind seeing what you can do with the A 35-70mm since it gets little love. The Helios 58mm would be interesting as well. I'm not sure we are helping you at this point.

**Rense** · 10-27-2010, 07:53 AM

Originally posted by Blue

I would not mind seeing what you can do with the A 35-70mm since it gets little love. The Helios 58mm would be interesting as well. I'm not sure we are helping you at this point.

I am quite sure you're not

**Iris** · 10-27-2010, 11:48 AM

Originally posted by Rense

So, I have to make up my mind. Any suggestions as to which lens I should choose from the list below?
- A 35-70mm F3.5-4.5 (an underrated lens, for sure, optically identical to the F-version)
- Helios 44K-4 58mm F2
- A 135mm F2.8
- Takumar 55mm F1.8
- M 35mm F2

Why not use the M 35mm F2?

I probably use the M 50mm F/1.7. I stopped using it after I bought the FA 50mm F/1.4.

Jimbow007 · 10-27-2010, 03:01 PM

Peter thanks for the invite. I think I'll give this a go with my DA 10-17 Fisheye.

audiobomber · 10-27-2010, 03:13 PM

Originally posted by Jimbow007

Peter thanks for the invite. I think I'll give this a go with my DA 10-17 Fisheye.

I considered the 10-17mm too, should be fun. I went with the manual 28mm because I'm not getting on with it very well. I need to practice manual focus at f2 and I need to figure out the exposure on the Kiron. The Green button isn't working very well.

uccemebug · 10-27-2010, 04:24 PM

Originally posted by Jimbow007

Peter thanks for the invite. I think I'll give this a go with my DA 10-17 Fisheye.

Great! It wouldn't be "Single In ..." without an Albertan with a fish-eye lens! 8^)

casil403 · 10-27-2010, 04:38 PM

Originally posted by uccemebug

Great! It wouldn't be "Single In ..." without an Albertan with a fish-eye lens! 8^)

I have a Kiron 80-200 mm macro as well but am saving it for Single in January when I have more time. to play with it.

So......I'm giving the Lensbaby Muse a shot. New learning curve for me trying to figure this thing out.

**jackassp** · 10-27-2010, 07:19 PM

I'd like to join in as well, I have a little more free time now, and will try to do better this time.

I'd just like to use the DA 21mm Limited lens, if that's ok with everyone? Or I could use the A35-70mm zoom macro?

Cheers from Jack.

patolds · 10-28-2010, 12:43 AM

Originally posted by casil403

I have a Kiron 80-200 mm macro as well but am saving it for Single in January when I have more time. to play with it.

So......I'm giving the Lensbaby Muse a shot. New learning curve for me trying to figure this thing out.

Good stuff..in you're hands maybe DV will be shaking in his boots! Look forward to your contributions.

Cheers Paddy

axl · 10-28-2010, 01:54 AM

Originally posted by casil403

I have a Kiron 80-200 mm macro as well but am saving it for Single in January when I have more time. to play with it.

So......I'm giving the Lensbaby Muse a shot. New learning curve for me trying to figure this thing out.

Duh_Vinci did that thingy justice, good luck following in those footsteps Lisa

VaughnA · 10-28-2010, 04:09 AM

I'm in with my 10-20 Sigma. I'm also going to try to stick to only the 10mm end. This isn't going to be easy. But it will be fun (at least for the first couple of weeks).

psychdoc · 10-28-2010, 05:52 AM

I am not sure I will be able to last the month as I have a busy November.
But I did the da 70mm ilimited n SiS, so it will be the da 35mm for SiN.

bogiesbad · 10-28-2010, 05:37 PM

Can I count this as therapy again? 8^) If so I'm in if it's alright with ya'll.

casil403 · 10-28-2010, 05:49 PM

Originally posted by axl

Duh_Vinci did that thingy justice, good luck following in those footsteps Lisa

LOL...... I think I'm screwed!

This sucker is hard to learn...been practicing for the last couple days and every shot except one has been so-so. The decent one ended up on flickr explore so I must be doing something fairly right.

But mannnnnn.......why did I have to pick this lens?

audiobomber · 10-28-2010, 06:16 PM

Originally posted by casil403

LOL...... I think I'm screwed!

This sucker is hard to learn...been practicing for the last couple days and every shot except one has been so-so. The decent one ended up on flickr explore so I must be doing something fairly right.

But mannnnnn.......why did I have to pick this lens?

You can still welch up until that first photo is posted.

After that you're committed.

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10-27-2010, 07:25 AM	#61
Blue Moderator Site Supporter Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Florida Hill Country Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 17,377	Originally posted by Rense So, I have to make up my mind. Any suggestions as to which lens I should choose from the list below? - A 35-70mm F3.5-4.5 (an underrated lens, for sure, optically identical to the F-version) - Helios 44K-4 58mm F2 - A 135mm F2.8 - Takumar 55mm F1.8 - M 35mm F2 I would not mind seeing what you can do with the A 35-70mm since it gets little love. The Helios 58mm would be interesting as well. I'm not sure we are helping you at this point.

10-27-2010, 07:53 AM	#62
Rense Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Zetten - The Netherlands Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 9,050	Originally posted by Blue I would not mind seeing what you can do with the A 35-70mm since it gets little love. The Helios 58mm would be interesting as well. I'm not sure we are helping you at this point. I am quite sure you're not

10-27-2010, 11:48 AM	#63
Iris Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Bennekom, The Netherlands Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,369	Originally posted by Rense So, I have to make up my mind. Any suggestions as to which lens I should choose from the list below? - A 35-70mm F3.5-4.5 (an underrated lens, for sure, optically identical to the F-version) - Helios 44K-4 58mm F2 - A 135mm F2.8 - Takumar 55mm F1.8 - M 35mm F2 Why not use the M 35mm F2? I probably use the M 50mm F/1.7. I stopped using it after I bought the FA 50mm F/1.4.

10-27-2010, 03:01 PM	#64
Jimbow007 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Blackfalds, Alberta Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 124	Peter thanks for the invite. I think I'll give this a go with my DA 10-17 Fisheye.

10-27-2010, 03:13 PM	#65
audiobomber Veteran Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Sudbury, Ontario Photos: Albums Posts: 6,806	Originally posted by Jimbow007 Peter thanks for the invite. I think I'll give this a go with my DA 10-17 Fisheye. I considered the 10-17mm too, should be fun. I went with the manual 28mm because I'm not getting on with it very well. I need to practice manual focus at f2 and I need to figure out the exposure on the Kiron. The Green button isn't working very well.

10-27-2010, 04:24 PM	#66
uccemebug Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Tokyo Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 962	Originally posted by Jimbow007 Peter thanks for the invite. I think I'll give this a go with my DA 10-17 Fisheye. Great! It wouldn't be "Single In ..." without an Albertan with a fish-eye lens! 8^)

10-27-2010, 04:38 PM	#67
casil403 Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Calgary AB Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,170	Originally posted by uccemebug Great! It wouldn't be "Single In ..." without an Albertan with a fish-eye lens! 8^) I have a Kiron 80-200 mm macro as well but am saving it for Single in January when I have more time. to play with it. So......I'm giving the Lensbaby Muse a shot. New learning curve for me trying to figure this thing out.

10-27-2010, 07:19 PM	#68
jackassp Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Adelaide, South Australia Photos: Gallery Posts: 813	I'd like to join in as well, I have a little more free time now, and will try to do better this time. I'd just like to use the DA 21mm Limited lens, if that's ok with everyone? Or I could use the A35-70mm zoom macro? Cheers from Jack.

10-28-2010, 12:43 AM	#69
patolds Inactive Account Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Macedon Ranges, Victoria Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 300	Originally posted by casil403 I have a Kiron 80-200 mm macro as well but am saving it for Single in January when I have more time. to play with it. So......I'm giving the Lensbaby Muse a shot. New learning curve for me trying to figure this thing out. Good stuff..in you're hands maybe DV will be shaking in his boots! Look forward to your contributions. Cheers Paddy

10-28-2010, 01:54 AM	#70
axl Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Nove Zamky, Slovakia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 7,183 Original Poster	Originally posted by casil403 I have a Kiron 80-200 mm macro as well but am saving it for Single in January when I have more time. to play with it. So......I'm giving the Lensbaby Muse a shot. New learning curve for me trying to figure this thing out. Duh_Vinci did that thingy justice, good luck following in those footsteps Lisa

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10-28-2010, 04:09 AM	#71
VaughnA Banned Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Virginia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,363	I'm in with my 10-20 Sigma. I'm also going to try to stick to only the 10mm end. This isn't going to be easy. But it will be fun (at least for the first couple of weeks).

10-28-2010, 05:52 AM	#72
psychdoc Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Bham Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 949	I am not sure I will be able to last the month as I have a busy November. But I did the da 70mm ilimited n SiS, so it will be the da 35mm for SiN.

10-28-2010, 05:37 PM	#73
bogiesbad Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Lower AL Photos: Albums Posts: 355	Can I count this as therapy again? 8^) If so I'm in if it's alright with ya'll.

10-28-2010, 05:49 PM	#74
casil403 Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Calgary AB Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,170	Originally posted by axl Duh_Vinci did that thingy justice, good luck following in those footsteps Lisa LOL...... I think I'm screwed! This sucker is hard to learn...been practicing for the last couple days and every shot except one has been so-so. The decent one ended up on flickr explore so I must be doing something fairly right. But mannnnnn.......why did I have to pick this lens?

10-28-2010, 06:16 PM	#75
audiobomber Veteran Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Sudbury, Ontario Photos: Albums Posts: 6,806	Originally posted by casil403 LOL...... I think I'm screwed! This sucker is hard to learn...been practicing for the last couple days and every shot except one has been so-so. The decent one ended up on flickr explore so I must be doing something fairly right. But mannnnnn.......why did I have to pick this lens? You can still welch up until that first photo is posted. After that you're committed.