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Benz3ne · 11-02-2020, 01:27 AM - **1 Like**

Samyang AF 45mm f/1.8 and,

CZJ Pancolar 50mm f/1.8, to echo the comments above about adaptability.

Both on A7iii.

neokind · 11-02-2020, 12:46 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by Benz3ne

Samyang AF 45mm f/1.8 and,

CZJ Pancolar 50mm f/1.8, to echo the comments above about adaptability.

Both on A7iii.

I had a CZJ 58mm f2.0 with the swirly bokeh (and bubbles in the glass!) and one of the old 15 blade Pentacon 135/2.8 lenses. They were both really nice and I dug the effects, but ended up letting them go as I just wasn’t using them. I do have a serious soft spot for the CZ Contax lenses, though. They’re remarkably good, and not too pricey considering how sharp they are. The 28/2.8 is one of my absolute favorite walk around lenses on my a7iii when I’m not shooting AF.

Benz3ne · 11-02-2020, 12:53 PM

Originally posted by neokind

I had a CZJ 58mm f2.0 with the swirly bokeh (and bubbles in the glass!) and one of the old 15 blade Pentacon 135/2.8 lenses. They were both really nice and I dug the effects, but ended up letting them go as I just wasn’t using them. I do have a serious soft spot for the CZ Contax lenses, though. They’re remarkably good, and not too pricey considering how sharp they are. The 28/2.8 is one of my absolute favorite walk around lenses on my a7iii when I’m not shooting AF.

Ooh yeah the Biotar? The foundation for all Helios 44’s! I’ve heard good things about the Pentacon too.
Ah yes, I’ve recently been reading up on the Contax CZ lenses... I think some of the Rollei lenses shared designs too but could be mistaken. I think I might look into that 28/2.8, I need a solid 28mm in my line up I reckon!

neokind · 11-02-2020, 02:42 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by Benz3ne

Ooh yeah the Biotar? The foundation for all Helios 44’s! I’ve heard good things about the Pentacon too.
Ah yes, I’ve recently been reading up on the Contax CZ lenses... I think some of the Rollei lenses shared designs too but could be mistaken. I think I might look into that 28/2.8, I need a solid 28mm in my line up I reckon!

I think the rollei lenses of that era were made by Zeiss. I’ve even heard that their HFT coating was just the T* coating of the time. There are lots of gems in the Contax lineup. There’s a great write up on reduser.com aimed at filmmakers, but still relevant info broken down by lens and version (aeg & mmj). I’ve got the 28/2.8, 50/1.4, 60/2.8 makro (an AMAZING lens), 135/2.8, and 35-70/3.4. Totally worth looking into.

Benz3ne · 11-02-2020, 11:20 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by neokind

I think the rollei lenses of that era were made by Zeiss. I’ve even heard that their HFT coating was just the T* coating of the time. There are lots of gems in the Contax lineup. There’s a great write up on reduser.com aimed at filmmakers, but still relevant info broken down by lens and version (aeg & mmj). I’ve got the 28/2.8, 50/1.4, 60/2.8 makro (an AMAZING lens), 135/2.8, and 35-70/3.4. Totally worth looking into.

You've just fed the GAS monster there, my friend. I'll be doing some reading up today on the matter!

Thank you!

Benz3ne · 11-03-2020, 11:47 PM

vs,

Top is a judiciously-edited RAW, bottom is a SOOC Jpeg (less some crop and slight distortion adjustment which was applied to both). Highlight and shadow protection off, DRO off, lens corrections off. B&W 'Creative Style' with Contrast +1, Sharpness +3.
Yes, the RAW gives considerably more latitude for retaining highlights and bumping shadows but, I dunno, I rather like the Jpeg...

**Sam_I_am** · 11-04-2020, 12:19 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by Scout

Beautiful!

Benz3ne · 11-04-2020, 12:39 AM - **6 Likes**

How many different shots can you get of the same bit of headland?

All within one month, all with the Voigtlander Ultron SL-ii 40mm f/2.

Benz3ne · 11-05-2020, 01:06 AM - **1 Like**

Monstera Adansonii going wild, growing wildly.
A7iii + Samyang AF 45mm f/1.8. SOOC aside from a slight angle adjustment.
f/1.8, 1/25s, ISO 3200, B&W - contrast +1, sharpness +1, DRO 2. No other in-camera adjustments or lens corrections.

itshimitis · 11-08-2020, 11:39 AM - **3 Likes**

Another shot from my roof from a few days ago. Interesting colours here.

Sony A7r4 FE 100 - 400mm + 2 x TC at 800mm f/16 4 seconds

Benz3ne · 11-08-2020, 11:41 AM

Originally posted by itshimitis

Another shot from my roof from a few days ago. Interesting colours here.

Sony A7r4 FE 100 - 400mm + 2 x TC at 800mm f/16 4 seconds

Wait, what. Mumbles pier/lighthouse? Swansea?

itshimitis · 11-08-2020, 11:43 AM

Originally posted by Benz3ne

Wait, what. Mumbles pier/lighthouse? Swansea?

indeed

Benz3ne · 11-08-2020, 11:48 AM

Originally posted by itshimitis

indeed

That’s near enough where I live!

neokind · 11-08-2020, 01:17 PM - **3 Likes**

A shot of figs, the image is nothing special, but just testing out my new 300/4 Zeiss C/Y on the a6400. Pretty damn sharp wide open.

Benz3ne · 11-09-2020, 01:56 AM - **3 Likes**

Samyang 45mm f/1.8.

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11-02-2020, 01:27 AM - 1 Like	#121
Benz3ne Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2019 Location: Cymru Posts: 2,356	Samyang AF 45mm f/1.8 and, CZJ Pancolar 50mm f/1.8, to echo the comments above about adaptability. Both on A7iii.

11-02-2020, 12:46 PM - 1 Like	#122
neokind Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Sunny San Diego Posts: 336 Original Poster	Originally posted by Benz3ne Samyang AF 45mm f/1.8 and, CZJ Pancolar 50mm f/1.8, to echo the comments above about adaptability. Both on A7iii. I had a CZJ 58mm f2.0 with the swirly bokeh (and bubbles in the glass!) and one of the old 15 blade Pentacon 135/2.8 lenses. They were both really nice and I dug the effects, but ended up letting them go as I just wasn’t using them. I do have a serious soft spot for the CZ Contax lenses, though. They’re remarkably good, and not too pricey considering how sharp they are. The 28/2.8 is one of my absolute favorite walk around lenses on my a7iii when I’m not shooting AF.

11-02-2020, 12:53 PM	#123
Benz3ne Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2019 Location: Cymru Posts: 2,356	Originally posted by neokind I had a CZJ 58mm f2.0 with the swirly bokeh (and bubbles in the glass!) and one of the old 15 blade Pentacon 135/2.8 lenses. They were both really nice and I dug the effects, but ended up letting them go as I just wasn’t using them. I do have a serious soft spot for the CZ Contax lenses, though. They’re remarkably good, and not too pricey considering how sharp they are. The 28/2.8 is one of my absolute favorite walk around lenses on my a7iii when I’m not shooting AF. Ooh yeah the Biotar? The foundation for all Helios 44’s! I’ve heard good things about the Pentacon too. Ah yes, I’ve recently been reading up on the Contax CZ lenses... I think some of the Rollei lenses shared designs too but could be mistaken. I think I might look into that 28/2.8, I need a solid 28mm in my line up I reckon!

11-02-2020, 02:42 PM - 1 Like	#124
neokind Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Sunny San Diego Posts: 336 Original Poster	Originally posted by Benz3ne Ooh yeah the Biotar? The foundation for all Helios 44’s! I’ve heard good things about the Pentacon too. Ah yes, I’ve recently been reading up on the Contax CZ lenses... I think some of the Rollei lenses shared designs too but could be mistaken. I think I might look into that 28/2.8, I need a solid 28mm in my line up I reckon! I think the rollei lenses of that era were made by Zeiss. I’ve even heard that their HFT coating was just the T* coating of the time. There are lots of gems in the Contax lineup. There’s a great write up on reduser.com aimed at filmmakers, but still relevant info broken down by lens and version (aeg & mmj). I’ve got the 28/2.8, 50/1.4, 60/2.8 makro (an AMAZING lens), 135/2.8, and 35-70/3.4. Totally worth looking into.

11-02-2020, 11:20 PM - 1 Like	#125
Benz3ne Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2019 Location: Cymru Posts: 2,356	Originally posted by neokind I think the rollei lenses of that era were made by Zeiss. I’ve even heard that their HFT coating was just the T* coating of the time. There are lots of gems in the Contax lineup. There’s a great write up on reduser.com aimed at filmmakers, but still relevant info broken down by lens and version (aeg & mmj). I’ve got the 28/2.8, 50/1.4, 60/2.8 makro (an AMAZING lens), 135/2.8, and 35-70/3.4. Totally worth looking into. You've just fed the GAS monster there, my friend. I'll be doing some reading up today on the matter! Thank you!

11-03-2020, 11:47 PM	#126
Benz3ne Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2019 Location: Cymru Posts: 2,356	vs, Top is a judiciously-edited RAW, bottom is a SOOC Jpeg (less some crop and slight distortion adjustment which was applied to both). Highlight and shadow protection off, DRO off, lens corrections off. B&W 'Creative Style' with Contrast +1, Sharpness +3. Yes, the RAW gives considerably more latitude for retaining highlights and bumping shadows but, I dunno, I rather like the Jpeg...

11-04-2020, 12:19 AM - 1 Like	#127
Sam_I_am Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2020 Location: Toledo, OR Posts: 851	Originally posted by Scout Beautiful!

11-04-2020, 12:39 AM - 6 Likes	#128
Benz3ne Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2019 Location: Cymru Posts: 2,356	How many different shots can you get of the same bit of headland? All within one month, all with the Voigtlander Ultron SL-ii 40mm f/2.

11-05-2020, 01:06 AM - 1 Like	#129
Benz3ne Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2019 Location: Cymru Posts: 2,356	Monstera Adansonii going wild, growing wildly. A7iii + Samyang AF 45mm f/1.8. SOOC aside from a slight angle adjustment. f/1.8, 1/25s, ISO 3200, B&W - contrast +1, sharpness +1, DRO 2. No other in-camera adjustments or lens corrections.

11-08-2020, 11:39 AM - 3 Likes	#130
itshimitis Pentaxian Join Date: May 2011 Location: All over the place Posts: 3,535	Another shot from my roof from a few days ago. Interesting colours here. Sony A7r4 FE 100 - 400mm + 2 x TC at 800mm f/16 4 seconds

11-08-2020, 11:41 AM	#131
Benz3ne Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2019 Location: Cymru Posts: 2,356	Originally posted by itshimitis Another shot from my roof from a few days ago. Interesting colours here. Sony A7r4 FE 100 - 400mm + 2 x TC at 800mm f/16 4 seconds Wait, what. Mumbles pier/lighthouse? Swansea?

11-08-2020, 11:43 AM	#132
itshimitis Pentaxian Join Date: May 2011 Location: All over the place Posts: 3,535	Originally posted by Benz3ne Wait, what. Mumbles pier/lighthouse? Swansea? indeed

11-08-2020, 11:48 AM	#133
Benz3ne Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2019 Location: Cymru Posts: 2,356	Originally posted by itshimitis indeed That’s near enough where I live!

11-08-2020, 01:17 PM - 3 Likes	#134
neokind Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Sunny San Diego Posts: 336 Original Poster	A shot of figs, the image is nothing special, but just testing out my new 300/4 Zeiss C/Y on the a6400. Pretty damn sharp wide open.

11-09-2020, 01:56 AM - 3 Likes	#135
Benz3ne Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2019 Location: Cymru Posts: 2,356	Samyang 45mm f/1.8.

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