The Off-Brand Club!!

wallyb · 12-14-2008, 05:28 PM

(Not my pic of the lens)

(My pic with the lens)

Carl Zeiss Jena DDR Flektogon 35mm f/2.4 MC Close-Focusing M42 Lens. Mine is the non-electric version.

I call it my mouthfull lens :P Simply amazing colors and sharpness, and almost 1:2 macro focusing in such a tiny body.

Wombat · 12-14-2008, 05:51 PM

Originally posted by Blue

At least it isn't barf or a latrine shot!

Now that's an idea. Where did I put the Makinon...?

Wombat · 12-14-2008, 06:03 PM

Originally posted by stevebrot

For some reason, I always feel a little sad when I see a beat-up lens, camera, desirable automobile, or house. For the most part all were originally purchased as a prized possession and often represented a degree of sacrifice for the owner. When you see the damaged/abused item years later, you wonder about the sad history of both the item and the owner(s) that led to the current state.Steve

Yes, I know that feeling. That's how I reacted when I picked up the Makinon and decided to give a good home. I guess it extends to once-loved pets that end up in the pound beaten and starved. Sad, really.

Nesster · 12-14-2008, 06:41 PM

First quick samples of the Hanimar 135mm f/3.5 preset. The Lithuanian beer is excellent.

wide open

f/8

f/22

deejjjaaaa · 12-14-2008, 10:11 PM

did anybody buy this one

Samyang 85/1.4 MF

http://www.syopt.co.kr/common/pdf/f=85mm%20Fno1.4%20PENTAX.pdf

Available new apparently as "Walimex Pro 85/1,4 IF"

http://www.foto-walser.biz/shop/Artikel/2630/329/Lenses_walimex_pro_85_1_4_I...ax_Samsung.htm

Björn · 12-15-2008, 05:48 AM

Ohhh, nice bokeh with the jena, of course.

Nessar. Very nice "rich" colors there. There is something special about glass.

I turn my back for a day and suddenly there is a bunch of new nice pictures from odd lenses. I really like this thread, make using the lenses fun.

Cheers
Björn

**Just1MoreDave** · 12-15-2008, 12:32 PM

Panagor PMC Auto Macro 90mm 1:2.8

I collected a number of macro lenses, then found out that macro is a challenge. I'm trying to learn by using only one lens at a time. Today I got some decent results. I think the lens is still way better than me.

I believe this lens is made by Kiron. It goes to 1:1 without adapters. It has a scale marked with different dental procedures next to the reproduction ratio scale ("Crown Prep" at 1:1), and it came with a flash bracket that mounts at the front of the lens. It takes 62mm filters and is a manual K-mount. You don't want to know what I paid for it.

The photo is snow crystals growing on my driveway. It was very cold last night and only -5ºF when I took the shot. I probably could have experimented more but it's too cold to lay on concrete for long. DS, ISO400, f16, 1/250

Last edited by Just1MoreDave; 12-18-2008 at 10:10 AM.

Mushroom_Toy · 12-16-2008, 04:43 PM

Heres My JC Penney 135mm, and a sample photo.

Erasmo · 12-18-2008, 08:14 AM

Does anyone recognises this lens? I picked it up for €10 but i can't find anything on the internet about it. It seems to have a M39 thread.

Wombat · 12-18-2008, 08:50 AM

Originally posted by Erasmo

Does anyone recognises this lens? I picked it up for €10 but i can't find anything on the internet about it. It seems to have a M39 thread.

If it has a 39mm thread it was possibly manufactured for Leica. Telesar was one of several brands that made this size thread when it was first introduced by Leica. Telesar also made lenses to fit Hasselblads, so they've been up there with the best. By the looks of some ads on ebay they're still going, making filters and accessories. Have you been able to get an adapter for your Pentax?

wallyb · 12-18-2008, 10:29 AM

Originally posted by Wombat

If it has a 39mm thread it was possibly manufactured for Leica. Telesar was one of several brands that made this size thread when it was first introduced by Leica. Telesar also made lenses to fit Hasselblads, so they've been up there with the best. By the looks of some ads on ebay they're still going, making filters and accessories. Have you been able to get an adapter for your Pentax?

If it's M39 it's going to be quite difficult getting an adapter, because the registration difference of M39 and the Pentax mount is too great.

Nesster · 12-19-2008, 08:19 AM

One more from the first test shots with the Hanimex preset 135/2.8

Vivitar (I know, not no name) 21mm f/2.8 T4 lens

kshapero · 12-28-2008, 11:18 AM

Originally posted by Quicksand

Okay, here's an "off brand" for ya . . . Nikkor. Anyone ever hear of them?

Non-AI Micro-Nikkor-P.C 55mm f/3.5 with M2 extension tube.

Taken with my K20D at ISO1600, f/8, 1/8s in ambient light, handheld (well, propped up on a box).

And where do you get such an adapter?

247nino · 12-29-2008, 05:00 AM

Bushnell 400mm f5.6 m42 lens, I am by no means a bird peeper, I was just out trying to use my lens which weighs my gear bag down.

chirp chirp hunter bird~!

Björn · 12-29-2008, 11:23 AM

[QUOTE=247nino;431989]Bushnell 400mm f5.6 m42 lens, I am by no means a bird peeper, I was just out trying to use my lens which weighs my gear bag down.

Looking great I think. Very nice depth and sharpness. Definitely a lens to get som more "bird peeping" pics with!

Cheers
Björn

12-15-2008, 05:48 AM	#261
Björn Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Sweden Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 40	Nice ones Ohhh, nice bokeh with the jena, of course. Nessar. Very nice "rich" colors there. There is something special about glass. I turn my back for a day and suddenly there is a bunch of new nice pictures from odd lenses. I really like this thread, make using the lenses fun. Cheers Björn

12-15-2008, 12:32 PM	#262
Just1MoreDave Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Aurora, CO Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 6,340	Panagor PMC Auto Macro 90mm 1:2.8 Panagor PMC Auto Macro 90mm 1:2.8 I collected a number of macro lenses, then found out that macro is a challenge. I'm trying to learn by using only one lens at a time. Today I got some decent results. I think the lens is still way better than me. I believe this lens is made by Kiron. It goes to 1:1 without adapters. It has a scale marked with different dental procedures next to the reproduction ratio scale ("Crown Prep" at 1:1), and it came with a flash bracket that mounts at the front of the lens. It takes 62mm filters and is a manual K-mount. You don't want to know what I paid for it. The photo is snow crystals growing on my driveway. It was very cold last night and only -5ºF when I took the shot. I probably could have experimented more but it's too cold to lay on concrete for long. DS, ISO400, f16, 1/250 Last edited by Just1MoreDave; 12-18-2008 at 10:10 AM.

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12-14-2008, 05:28 PM	#256
wallyb Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: The Untied States Photos: Albums Posts: 1,881	(Not my pic of the lens) (My pic with the lens) Carl Zeiss Jena DDR Flektogon 35mm f/2.4 MC Close-Focusing M42 Lens. Mine is the non-electric version. I call it my mouthfull lens :P Simply amazing colors and sharpness, and almost 1:2 macro focusing in such a tiny body.

12-14-2008, 05:51 PM	#257
Wombat Veteran Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: South Australia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 901	Originally posted by Blue At least it isn't barf or a latrine shot! Now that's an idea. Where did I put the Makinon...?

12-14-2008, 06:03 PM	#258
Wombat Veteran Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: South Australia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 901	Originally posted by stevebrot For some reason, I always feel a little sad when I see a beat-up lens, camera, desirable automobile, or house. For the most part all were originally purchased as a prized possession and often represented a degree of sacrifice for the owner. When you see the damaged/abused item years later, you wonder about the sad history of both the item and the owner(s) that led to the current state.Steve Yes, I know that feeling. That's how I reacted when I picked up the Makinon and decided to give a good home. I guess it extends to once-loved pets that end up in the pound beaten and starved. Sad, really.

12-14-2008, 06:41 PM	#259
Nesster Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: NJ USA Photos: Gallery Posts: 13,072	First quick samples of the Hanimar 135mm f/3.5 preset. The Lithuanian beer is excellent. wide open f/8 f/22

12-14-2008, 10:11 PM	#260
deejjjaaaa Veteran Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: steel city / rust belt Posts: 2,043	did anybody buy this one Samyang 85/1.4 MF http://www.syopt.co.kr/common/pdf/f=85mm%20Fno1.4%20PENTAX.pdf Available new apparently as "Walimex Pro 85/1,4 IF" http://www.foto-walser.biz/shop/Artikel/2630/329/Lenses_walimex_pro_85_1_4_I...ax_Samsung.htm

12-16-2008, 04:43 PM	#263
Mushroom_Toy Forum Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Georgia Posts: 91	Heres My JC Penney 135mm, and a sample photo.

12-18-2008, 08:14 AM	#264
Erasmo Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: The Netherlands Posts: 191	Does anyone recognises this lens? I picked it up for €10 but i can't find anything on the internet about it. It seems to have a M39 thread.

12-18-2008, 08:50 AM	#265
Wombat Veteran Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: South Australia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 901	Originally posted by Erasmo Does anyone recognises this lens? I picked it up for €10 but i can't find anything on the internet about it. It seems to have a M39 thread. If it has a 39mm thread it was possibly manufactured for Leica. Telesar was one of several brands that made this size thread when it was first introduced by Leica. Telesar also made lenses to fit Hasselblads, so they've been up there with the best. By the looks of some ads on ebay they're still going, making filters and accessories. Have you been able to get an adapter for your Pentax?

12-18-2008, 10:29 AM	#266
wallyb Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: The Untied States Photos: Albums Posts: 1,881	Originally posted by Wombat If it has a 39mm thread it was possibly manufactured for Leica. Telesar was one of several brands that made this size thread when it was first introduced by Leica. Telesar also made lenses to fit Hasselblads, so they've been up there with the best. By the looks of some ads on ebay they're still going, making filters and accessories. Have you been able to get an adapter for your Pentax? If it's M39 it's going to be quite difficult getting an adapter, because the registration difference of M39 and the Pentax mount is too great.

12-19-2008, 08:19 AM	#267
Nesster Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: NJ USA Photos: Gallery Posts: 13,072	One more from the first test shots with the Hanimex preset 135/2.8 Vivitar (I know, not no name) 21mm f/2.8 T4 lens

12-28-2008, 11:18 AM	#268
kshapero Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: South Florida, USA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 437	Originally posted by Quicksand Okay, here's an "off brand" for ya . . . Nikkor. Anyone ever hear of them? Non-AI Micro-Nikkor-P.C 55mm f/3.5 with M2 extension tube. Taken with my K20D at ISO1600, f/8, 1/8s in ambient light, handheld (well, propped up on a box). And where do you get such an adapter?

12-29-2008, 05:00 AM	#269
247nino Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Sunnyvale, CA Photos: Gallery Posts: 302	Bushnell 400mm f5.6 m42 lens, I am by no means a bird peeper, I was just out trying to use my lens which weighs my gear bag down. chirp chirp hunter bird~!

12-29-2008, 11:23 AM	#270
Björn Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Sweden Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 40	[QUOTE=247nino;431989]Bushnell 400mm f5.6 m42 lens, I am by no means a bird peeper, I was just out trying to use my lens which weighs my gear bag down. Looking great I think. Very nice depth and sharpness. Definitely a lens to get som more "bird peeping" pics with! Cheers Björn