Post your B&W Film shots

Cuthbert · 06-07-2019, 06:30 AM - **3 Likes**

Originally posted by crossed-up

They come with a set of rear mounting filters (at least mine did)

I asked a seller for a N mounted version and he told me no, at least for the Nikon one.

At the moment I am in the UK just with my Nikon F2A, I noticed the Nikon Zenitars have a different shape than the K ones, however this must change soon, I might get one of those ugly Zenit KM + with K mount.

Anyway....F2A, Nokton, P30.

Attached Images

View Picture EXIF

Last edited by Cuthbert; 06-07-2019 at 10:31 AM.

**TwoUptons** · 06-07-2019, 07:17 AM

Originally posted by stevebrot

I will chime in as well. I own the K-mount fishy zen and shoot with it on both film and my K-3. There may be better 180° diagonal fisheyes out there, but not with the combination of the zen's compact size, price, and image quality. Mine is on my "never sell" list.

Steve

It also works a treat on the K1. It’s a pain to focus, but it’s fantastic when you get it right.

-Eric

**Bonner04** · 06-07-2019, 07:45 AM - **5 Likes**

Ventura
Pentax MZ-S
PENTAX-FA 1:2.8 100mm MACRO
Kodak T-MAX 400
f/5.6 1/250 ASA 400
T-Max Developer 1:4 7 Minutes
Pacific Image Prime Film XA Slide & Negative Scanner

I'm impressed with this lens

stevebrot · 06-07-2019, 09:12 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by Cuthbert

I asked a seller for a N mounted version and he told me no, at least for the Nikon one.

At the moment I am in the UK just with my Nikon F2A, I noticed the Nikon Zenitars have a different shape than the K ones, however this must change soon, I might get one of those ugly Zenit KM + with K mount.

Anyway....F2A, Nokton, P30.

Things are different now at KMZ, apparently. The current generation F-mount Zenitar Fisheye lenses (with the huge Zenit logo) are a different body (plastic?) than in the past with the rear-mounted filters no longer bundled, but sold separate. The M42 version no longer has the colorful markings, but appears to be the same otherwise. The K-mount version (colorful markings and all) is still available through eBay and rugift.com though Google and Bing search returns are extremely scant outside of eBay. Something tells me the K-mount version is no longer being sold by KMZ.

KEH has an old-style F-mount in Exc condition with caps and filters for $168.

Steve

Cuthbert · 06-07-2019, 01:25 PM

Originally posted by stevebrot

Things are different now at KMZ, apparently. The current generation F-mount Zenitar Fisheye lenses (with the huge Zenit logo) are a different body (plastic?) than in the past with the rear-mounted filters no longer bundled, but sold separate. The M42 version no longer has the colorful markings, but appears to be the same otherwise. The K-mount version (colorful markings and all) is still available through eBay and rugift.com though Google and Bing search returns are extremely scant outside of eBay. Something tells me the K-mount version is no longer being sold by KMZ.

KEH has an old-style F-mount in Exc condition with caps and filters for $168.

Steve

Thanks Steve,
does the K mount version allow open TTL metering or does it need to be stopped down like a "normal" M42 lens?

stevebrot · 06-07-2019, 01:58 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by Cuthbert

does the K mount version allow open TTL metering or does it need to be stopped down like a "normal" M42 lens?

The K-mount version is standard Pentax-K with aperture set using the aperture ring (no base contacts). Most K-mount film cameras* are able to TTL meter, open-aperture, with the lens in M or Av modes. However, TTL metering on Pentax dSLRs and crippled-mount film bodies is done stop-down with auto aperture actuation retained in M mode.

Steve

* For the cameras on my shelf, the list includes Ricoh XR-2s, Ricoh XR7, Pentax KX, and Pentax Super Program. If the Zenit Automat were operational, it would work on it too.

nickthetasmaniac · 06-08-2019, 06:31 AM - **8 Likes**

MONA, Hobart

Olympus 35RD + HP5+

tuco · 06-09-2019, 11:42 AM - **10 Likes**

Trying a polarizer on the sand dunes. The lens looks is a little too wide to prevent a sky density patch from it at this angle.

500C/M, CF 50/4 FLE, 400TMY, PMK Pyro

Helios 1984 · 06-09-2019, 04:36 PM - **5 Likes**

Stern of a Sloop & Reflection
Spotmatic + Super-Takumar 55mm f/1.8
Expired TMax 100
Processed in PMK Pyro with Agfa Rondinax 35U

PS: A very ancient Pyro, probably 10 years old. Part A has turned muddy burgundy, can't see through the bottle even if I shine a light : /

nickthetasmaniac · 06-10-2019, 03:21 AM - **4 Likes**

Huon River

Olympus 35RD and HP5+

Jonathan Mac · 06-10-2019, 06:15 AM - **6 Likes**

Copied from my post in the non-B&W-specific film thread:

It may interest a few people here that Fujifilm made a surprise announcement of a new B&W film - Acros 100 II. Autumn 2019 shipping in 135 and 120 formats.

I still have a few rolls left of the original version, including all the ones I bought in Japan two years ago, so won't be in a rush, but it's good to know there'll be a replacement.

Brand new film from Fujifilm: NEOPAN 100 ACROS II announced, begins shipping Autumn 2019 | EMULSIVE

Now if only this would somehow magically help me with my massive developing and scanning backlog.....

goddo31 · 06-10-2019, 09:18 PM

Originally posted by Jonathan Mac

Copied from my post in the non-B&W-specific film thread:

It may interest a few people here that Fujifilm made a surprise announcement of a new B&W film - Acros 100 II. Autumn 2019 shipping in 135 and 120 formats.

I still have a few rolls left of the original version, including all the ones I bought in Japan two years ago, so won't be in a rush, but it's good to know there'll be a replacement.

Brand new film from Fujifilm: NEOPAN 100 ACROS II announced, begins shipping Autumn 2019 | EMULSIVE

Now if only this would somehow magically help me with my massive developing and scanning backlog.....

It's certainly an interesting development. For me personally I had just filled the gap left by Acros. Not sure now whether to use the new Acros II or not to bother! Will also be interesting to see the price.
All in all it's good news to hear of a B&W film stock returning to production by Fuji.

tuco · 06-10-2019, 11:12 PM

Originally posted by goddo31

It's certainly an interesting development. For me personally I had just filled the gap left by Acros. Not sure now whether to use the new Acros II or not to bother! ...

An announcement for an announcement.

Yeah I too kind of moved on and now a new version? I purchased a modest stash of Acros before the discontinuation. I'm a little bummed I spent all that money now. I guess I don't have to be so selective about shooting it up. I mostly use it for long exposures.

goddo31 · 06-10-2019, 11:54 PM

Originally posted by tuco

An announcement for an announcement.

Yeah I too kind of moved on and now a new version? I purchased a modest stash of Acros before the discontinuation. I'm a little bummed I spent all that money now. I guess I don't have to be so selective about shooting it up. I mostly use it for long exposures.

Yep, let's be honest it's pretty annoying.
Oh well.

**goatsNdonkey** · 06-11-2019, 04:51 AM

Originally posted by Jonathan Mac

Copied from my post in the non-B&W-specific film thread:

It may interest a few people here that Fujifilm made a surprise announcement of a new B&W film - Acros 100 II. Autumn 2019 shipping in 135 and 120 formats.

I still have a few rolls left of the original version, including all the ones I bought in Japan two years ago, so won't be in a rush, but it's good to know there'll be a replacement.

Brand new film from Fujifilm: NEOPAN 100 ACROS II announced, begins shipping Autumn 2019 | EMULSIVE

Now if only this would somehow magically help me with my massive developing and scanning backlog.....

It makes one wonder whether there was a lot of division inside of the company over the decision to drop the original Acros 100. Perhaps the bean counters who thought it was a money loser, have gone on to other companies, leaving a majority on the side of keeping Fuji making B&W film again.

I guess if somebody only uses one kind of iso 100 BW film, and one has permanently replaced Acros in that category, I can understand why that sort of person might not be very curious about what sort of film Acros II is going to be. But wouldn't anybody else have some curiosity? I'd suspect that they added the "II" because the new emulsion has some improvements they planned to add to the original Acros eventually, and now they want customers to know that they aren't just bringing back BW film, but they are back to refining and improving BW film. It's not like Acros II is going to be relabeled Fomopan (--not that Fomopan 100 doesn't have its charms, but not at Acros prices).

.

06-07-2019, 07:45 AM - 5 Likes	#8358
Bonner04 Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: Ventura, CA Photos: Gallery Posts: 685	Explosion of Beauty Ventura Pentax MZ-S PENTAX-FA 1:2.8 100mm MACRO Kodak T-MAX 400 f/5.6 1/250 ASA 400 T-Max Developer 1:4 7 Minutes Pacific Image Prime Film XA Slide & Negative Scanner I'm impressed with this lens

Similar Threads
Thread	Thread Starter	Forum	Replies	Last Post
58mm Lens Club - Bring your Biotar, your Helios, your Tak 58mm... bring 'em all!	pepperberry farm	Lens Clubs	310	4 Days Ago 06:43 AM
Post-Processing The Film Emulation Challenge - Post your Digital Pictures with that Film look	ChristianRock	Mini-Challenges, Games, and Photo Stories	22	07-14-2023 10:20 AM
I'd Print and Hang This - Your Best Film Shots	Eyewanders	Film SLRs and Compact Film Cameras	102	01-09-2020 01:36 PM
Old tech shootout: your MX-1 vs your phone. Is your MX-1 still holding it's own?	MD Optofonik	Pentax Compact Cameras	7	05-16-2019 07:40 PM
Photo Story Time documents: Show me your genre study, your reportage, your photo story... etc.	christophleipzig	Mini-Challenges, Games, and Photo Stories	11	10-15-2011 06:26 AM

06-07-2019, 07:17 AM	#8357
TwoUptons Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2015 Photos: Albums Posts: 4,213	Originally posted by stevebrot I will chime in as well. I own the K-mount fishy zen and shoot with it on both film and my K-3. There may be better 180° diagonal fisheyes out there, but not with the combination of the zen's compact size, price, and image quality. Mine is on my "never sell" list. Steve It also works a treat on the K1. It’s a pain to focus, but it’s fantastic when you get it right. -Eric

06-07-2019, 09:12 AM - 1 Like	#8359
stevebrot Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Vancouver (USA) Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 42,007	Originally posted by Cuthbert I asked a seller for a N mounted version and he told me no, at least for the Nikon one. At the moment I am in the UK just with my Nikon F2A, I noticed the Nikon Zenitars have a different shape than the K ones, however this must change soon, I might get one of those ugly Zenit KM + with K mount. Anyway....F2A, Nokton, P30. Things are different now at KMZ, apparently. The current generation F-mount Zenitar Fisheye lenses (with the huge Zenit logo) are a different body (plastic?) than in the past with the rear-mounted filters no longer bundled, but sold separate. The M42 version no longer has the colorful markings, but appears to be the same otherwise. The K-mount version (colorful markings and all) is still available through eBay and rugift.com though Google and Bing search returns are extremely scant outside of eBay. Something tells me the K-mount version is no longer being sold by KMZ. KEH has an old-style F-mount in Exc condition with caps and filters for $168. Steve

06-07-2019, 01:25 PM	#8360
Cuthbert Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2013 Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,740	Originally posted by stevebrot Things are different now at KMZ, apparently. The current generation F-mount Zenitar Fisheye lenses (with the huge Zenit logo) are a different body (plastic?) than in the past with the rear-mounted filters no longer bundled, but sold separate. The M42 version no longer has the colorful markings, but appears to be the same otherwise. The K-mount version (colorful markings and all) is still available through eBay and rugift.com though Google and Bing search returns are extremely scant outside of eBay. Something tells me the K-mount version is no longer being sold by KMZ. KEH has an old-style F-mount in Exc condition with caps and filters for $168. Steve Thanks Steve, does the K mount version allow open TTL metering or does it need to be stopped down like a "normal" M42 lens?

06-07-2019, 01:58 PM - 1 Like	#8361
stevebrot Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Vancouver (USA) Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 42,007	Originally posted by Cuthbert does the K mount version allow open TTL metering or does it need to be stopped down like a "normal" M42 lens? The K-mount version is standard Pentax-K with aperture set using the aperture ring (no base contacts). Most K-mount film cameras* are able to TTL meter, open-aperture, with the lens in M or Av modes. However, TTL metering on Pentax dSLRs and crippled-mount film bodies is done stop-down with auto aperture actuation retained in M mode. Steve * For the cameras on my shelf, the list includes Ricoh XR-2s, Ricoh XR7, Pentax KX, and Pentax Super Program. If the Zenit Automat were operational, it would work on it too.

06-08-2019, 06:31 AM - 8 Likes	#8362
nickthetasmaniac Pentaxian Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 2,361	MONA, Hobart Olympus 35RD + HP5+

06-09-2019, 11:42 AM - 10 Likes	#8363
tuco Pentaxian Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Pugetopolis Posts: 11,026	Trying a polarizer on the sand dunes. The lens looks is a little too wide to prevent a sky density patch from it at this angle. 500C/M, CF 50/4 FLE, 400TMY, PMK Pyro

06-09-2019, 04:36 PM - 5 Likes	#8364
Helios 1984 Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Saint-Constant, Québec Posts: 747	Stern of a Sloop & Reflection Spotmatic + Super-Takumar 55mm f/1.8 Expired TMax 100 Processed in PMK Pyro with Agfa Rondinax 35U PS: A very ancient Pyro, probably 10 years old. Part A has turned muddy burgundy, can't see through the bottle even if I shine a light : /

06-10-2019, 03:21 AM - 4 Likes	#8365
nickthetasmaniac Pentaxian Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 2,361	Huon River Olympus 35RD and HP5+

06-10-2019, 06:15 AM - 6 Likes	#8366
Jonathan Mac Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Madrid, Spain Posts: 10,894	Copied from my post in the non-B&W-specific film thread: It may interest a few people here that Fujifilm made a surprise announcement of a new B&W film - Acros 100 II. Autumn 2019 shipping in 135 and 120 formats. I still have a few rolls left of the original version, including all the ones I bought in Japan two years ago, so won't be in a rush, but it's good to know there'll be a replacement. Brand new film from Fujifilm: NEOPAN 100 ACROS II announced, begins shipping Autumn 2019 \| EMULSIVE Now if only this would somehow magically help me with my massive developing and scanning backlog.....

06-10-2019, 09:18 PM	#8367
goddo31 Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Perth, Western Australia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,576	Originally posted by Jonathan Mac Copied from my post in the non-B&W-specific film thread: It may interest a few people here that Fujifilm made a surprise announcement of a new B&W film - Acros 100 II. Autumn 2019 shipping in 135 and 120 formats. I still have a few rolls left of the original version, including all the ones I bought in Japan two years ago, so won't be in a rush, but it's good to know there'll be a replacement. Brand new film from Fujifilm: NEOPAN 100 ACROS II announced, begins shipping Autumn 2019 \| EMULSIVE Now if only this would somehow magically help me with my massive developing and scanning backlog..... It's certainly an interesting development. For me personally I had just filled the gap left by Acros. Not sure now whether to use the new Acros II or not to bother! Will also be interesting to see the price. All in all it's good news to hear of a B&W film stock returning to production by Fuji.

06-10-2019, 11:12 PM	#8368
tuco Pentaxian Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Pugetopolis Posts: 11,026	Originally posted by goddo31 It's certainly an interesting development. For me personally I had just filled the gap left by Acros. Not sure now whether to use the new Acros II or not to bother! ... An announcement for an announcement. Yeah I too kind of moved on and now a new version? I purchased a modest stash of Acros before the discontinuation. I'm a little bummed I spent all that money now. I guess I don't have to be so selective about shooting it up. I mostly use it for long exposures.

06-10-2019, 11:54 PM	#8369
goddo31 Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Perth, Western Australia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,576	Originally posted by tuco An announcement for an announcement. Yeah I too kind of moved on and now a new version? I purchased a modest stash of Acros before the discontinuation. I'm a little bummed I spent all that money now. I guess I don't have to be so selective about shooting it up. I mostly use it for long exposures. Yep, let's be honest it's pretty annoying. Oh well.

06-11-2019, 04:51 AM	#8370
goatsNdonkey Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: Fulton County, Illinois Posts: 3,727	Originally posted by Jonathan Mac Copied from my post in the non-B&W-specific film thread: It may interest a few people here that Fujifilm made a surprise announcement of a new B&W film - Acros 100 II. Autumn 2019 shipping in 135 and 120 formats. I still have a few rolls left of the original version, including all the ones I bought in Japan two years ago, so won't be in a rush, but it's good to know there'll be a replacement. Brand new film from Fujifilm: NEOPAN 100 ACROS II announced, begins shipping Autumn 2019 \| EMULSIVE Now if only this would somehow magically help me with my massive developing and scanning backlog..... It makes one wonder whether there was a lot of division inside of the company over the decision to drop the original Acros 100. Perhaps the bean counters who thought it was a money loser, have gone on to other companies, leaving a majority on the side of keeping Fuji making B&W film again. I guess if somebody only uses one kind of iso 100 BW film, and one has permanently replaced Acros in that category, I can understand why that sort of person might not be very curious about what sort of film Acros II is going to be. But wouldn't anybody else have some curiosity? I'd suspect that they added the "II" because the new emulsion has some improvements they planned to add to the original Acros eventually, and now they want customers to know that they aren't just bringing back BW film, but they are back to refining and improving BW film. It's not like Acros II is going to be relabeled Fomopan (--not that Fomopan 100 doesn't have its charms, but not at Acros prices). .