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LesDMess · 04-26-2015, 09:33 AM

Originally posted by Jean Poitiers

Here's two more images ... the next swap will be the Paris area swap at Bièvres in June.
For that one, I stay over night at friends. Since it's both Saturday and Sunday, I drive up early Saturday morning and back home early afternoon on Sunday.

Our local swap is outdoors and not predictable. I've been looking for a nice Canonflex and Minolta SR2 and be happy to trade my plain prism F and FM2N for. Have you noticed if those show up there at all? Praktina FX is also something I am beginning to look for and probably more common there.

Jean Poitiers · 04-26-2015, 09:42 AM

Originally posted by LesDMess

Our local swap is outdoors and not predictable. I've been looking for a nice Canonflex and Minolta SR2 and be happy to trade my plain prism F and FM2N for. Have you noticed if those show up there at all? Praktina FX is also something I am beginning to look for and probably more common there.

If you are really looking for these, I will keep my eyes open. I have not seen anything like these recently, but the Bièvres swap would be the best opportunity. There are sellers from the UK, Belgium, Germany, Holland and even some "Russians" or East block countries. Send me a PM, if you want .... Salut, J

Boris_Akunin · 04-26-2015, 10:08 AM - **1 Like**

I think my Minolta collection is pretty much complete now (only missing a Sony A7, I'm working on it...):

X-500 (with MD1 grip); XD (with eyepiece selector); 5° Spot attachment; Autometer IV F

MD 300-S tele converter; MD 200/2.8; MD 135/3.5; Vivitar S1 90/2.5; MD 85/2

MC 58/1.2; MC 50/1.4; MD 35/1.8; MC 28/2.5; MD 24/2.8

I'm still missing three of Minoltas greatest (MC 16/2.8, MC 21/2.8, MD 135/2) but those are too rare & expensive to consider (unless I find a real bargain of course...).
Now I'm off to turn the rest of my stuff into money.

cameraniac · 04-26-2015, 10:21 AM

Originally posted by Boris_Akunin

I think my Minolta collection is pretty much complete now (only missing a Sony A7, I'm working on it...):

X-500 (with MD1 grip); XD (with eyepiece selector); 5° Spot attachment; Autometer IV F

MD 300-S tele converter; MD 200/2.8; MD 135/3.5; Vivitar S1 90/2.5; MD 85/2

MC 58/1.2; MC 50/1.4; MD 35/1.8; MC 28/2.5; MD 24/2.8

I'm still missing three of Minoltas greatest (MC 16/2.8, MC 21/2.8, MD 135/2) but those are too rare & expensive to consider (unless I find a real bargain of course...).
Now I'm off to turn the rest of my stuff into money.

Nice collection, Boris. The 58mm f1.2 looks mighty fine from where I'm sitting.

My first, new camera was an X700. - cameraniac

womble · 04-26-2015, 02:22 PM

Originally posted by Boris_Akunin

I think my Minolta collection is pretty much complete now (only missing a Sony A7, I'm working on it...):

X-500 (with MD1 grip); XD (with eyepiece selector); 5° Spot attachment; Autometer IV F

MD 300-S tele converter; MD 200/2.8; MD 135/3.5; Vivitar S1 90/2.5; MD 85/2

MC 58/1.2; MC 50/1.4; MD 35/1.8; MC 28/2.5; MD 24/2.8

I'm still missing three of Minoltas greatest (MC 16/2.8, MC 21/2.8, MD 135/2) but those are too rare & expensive to consider (unless I find a real bargain of course...).
Now I'm off to turn the rest of my stuff into money.

Lovely collection. I guess the eyepiece selector was just to work out what one needed? I cannot image you were intended to walk around with that attached all the time!

The 58/1.2 certainly stands out.

K.

Boris_Akunin · 04-26-2015, 02:28 PM

Originally posted by cameraniac

Nice collection, Boris. The 58mm f1.2 looks mighty fine from where I'm sitting.

I prefer it from this angle:

Originally posted by womble

Lovely collection. I guess the eyepiece selector was just to work out what one needed? I cannot image you were intended to walk around with that attached all the time!

Yeah, I suppose they could just have had one in every store... I spend ages looking for the right diopter when I stumbled upon this thing.

I'd prefer an XD-s but I don't exactly have much to complain about. (except: Why won't anyone sell me a MC21/2.8 for 30€ like my 58/1.2? The world is so unfair...)

cameraniac · 04-26-2015, 04:55 PM

Originally posted by Boris_Akunin

I prefer it from this angle:

Yeah, I suppose they could just have had one in every store... I spend ages looking for the right diopter when I stumbled upon this thing.

I'd prefer an XD-s but I don't exactly have much to complain about. (except: Why won't anyone sell me a MC21/2.8 for 30€ like my 58/1.2? The world is so unfair...)

Looks like you used all of your luck up when you bought the 58.

LesDMess · 04-27-2015, 05:59 AM

Originally posted by Boris_Akunin

I'm still missing three of Minoltas greatest (MC 16/2.8, MC 21/2.8, MD 135/2) but those are too rare & expensive to consider (unless I find a real bargain of course...).
Now I'm off to turn the rest of my stuff into money.

The Minolta fisheye is a very good lens indeed!

Boris_Akunin · 04-28-2015, 12:16 AM

Originally posted by LesDMess

The Minolta fisheye is a very good lens indeed!

Oh, I know. I'd definitely get the Rokkor, if I felt a specific fisheye-need. For now, it's too expensive given that I'd use it very rarely (I'd go for the MC21 first...).

I'm trying to get rid of the nice but unused things, like this one:

It's in perfect working order and "J.H. Keyser" from Denkendorf seems to have taken good care of it.
I barely use my Minolta Autometer IV F though, this one's only decoration. (And I [EXPLETIVE DELETED] hate decoration...)

Cuthbert · 04-28-2015, 10:39 AM - **1 Like**

Canon FTB with 58mm f1.2:

LesDMess · 04-28-2015, 04:30 PM

Originally posted by Cuthbert

Canon FTB with 58mm f1.2:

That's a nice hefty combination!
I had a chrome FTB before but I wonder if there is a black body FTB with the fat self timer lever?

Cuthbert · 04-29-2015, 12:30 AM

Originally posted by LesDMess

That's a nice hefty combination!
I had a chrome FTB before but I wonder if there is a black body FTB with the fat self timer lever?

You mean a 1st series (71-73) FTb in black? Yes I've seen then on ebay, however this lens is destined to the F-1 body I should receive soon this one came with a 50 mm f1.4 S.S.C., a reputable lens on its own.

LesDMess · 04-29-2015, 06:28 AM

Originally posted by dcshooter

See and raise.

BTW, this lens is for sale in the marketplace if any of my fellow gearheads are interested.

Very nice work and I actually like the more metallic version!

It may not fit my black XK or XE-7 but maybe it would look better on my SRT.

AroundTokyo · 04-29-2015, 06:40 AM

I love looking at these film cameras, but I would doubt my ability to be able to use one!

cameraniac · 04-29-2015, 06:45 AM

Originally posted by AroundTokyo

I love looking at these film cameras, but I would doubt my ability to be able to use one!

I think film cameras are easier to use than digital cameras are. But, that's just me.

04-26-2015, 02:28 PM	#2736
Boris_Akunin Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Bremen, Germany Photos: Gallery Posts: 674	Originally posted by cameraniac Nice collection, Boris. The 58mm f1.2 looks mighty fine from where I'm sitting. I prefer it from this angle: Originally posted by womble Lovely collection. I guess the eyepiece selector was just to work out what one needed? I cannot image you were intended to walk around with that attached all the time! Yeah, I suppose they could just have had one in every store... I spend ages looking for the right diopter when I stumbled upon this thing. I'd prefer an XD-s but I don't exactly have much to complain about. (except: Why won't anyone sell me a MC21/2.8 for 30€ like my 58/1.2? The world is so unfair...) Last edited by Boris_Akunin; 04-26-2015 at 02:35 PM.

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04-26-2015, 09:33 AM	#2731
LesDMess Pentaxian Join Date: May 2011 Location: Santa Cruz, CA Photos: Albums Posts: 3,235	Originally posted by Jean Poitiers Here's two more images ... the next swap will be the Paris area swap at Bièvres in June. For that one, I stay over night at friends. Since it's both Saturday and Sunday, I drive up early Saturday morning and back home early afternoon on Sunday. Our local swap is outdoors and not predictable. I've been looking for a nice Canonflex and Minolta SR2 and be happy to trade my plain prism F and FM2N for. Have you noticed if those show up there at all? Praktina FX is also something I am beginning to look for and probably more common there.

04-26-2015, 09:42 AM	#2732
Jean Poitiers Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Lost in translation ... Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 18,076	Originally posted by LesDMess Our local swap is outdoors and not predictable. I've been looking for a nice Canonflex and Minolta SR2 and be happy to trade my plain prism F and FM2N for. Have you noticed if those show up there at all? Praktina FX is also something I am beginning to look for and probably more common there. If you are really looking for these, I will keep my eyes open. I have not seen anything like these recently, but the Bièvres swap would be the best opportunity. There are sellers from the UK, Belgium, Germany, Holland and even some "Russians" or East block countries. Send me a PM, if you want .... *Salut*, J

04-26-2015, 10:08 AM - 1 Like	#2733
Boris_Akunin Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Bremen, Germany Photos: Gallery Posts: 674	I think my Minolta collection is pretty much complete now (only missing a Sony A7, I'm working on it...): X-500 (with MD1 grip); XD (with eyepiece selector); 5° Spot attachment; Autometer IV F MD 300-S tele converter; MD 200/2.8; MD 135/3.5; Vivitar S1 90/2.5; MD 85/2 MC 58/1.2; MC 50/1.4; MD 35/1.8; MC 28/2.5; MD 24/2.8 I'm still missing three of Minoltas greatest (MC 16/2.8, MC 21/2.8, MD 135/2) but those are too rare & expensive to consider (unless I find a real bargain of course...). Now I'm off to turn the rest of my stuff into money.

04-26-2015, 10:21 AM	#2734
cameraniac Senior Member Join Date: May 2014 Location: Indiana Posts: 104	Originally posted by Boris_Akunin I think my Minolta collection is pretty much complete now (only missing a Sony A7, I'm working on it...): X-500 (with MD1 grip); XD (with eyepiece selector); 5° Spot attachment; Autometer IV F MD 300-S tele converter; MD 200/2.8; MD 135/3.5; Vivitar S1 90/2.5; MD 85/2 MC 58/1.2; MC 50/1.4; MD 35/1.8; MC 28/2.5; MD 24/2.8 I'm still missing three of Minoltas greatest (MC 16/2.8, MC 21/2.8, MD 135/2) but those are too rare & expensive to consider (unless I find a real bargain of course...). Now I'm off to turn the rest of my stuff into money. Nice collection, Boris. The 58mm f1.2 looks mighty fine from where I'm sitting. My first, new camera was an X700. - cameraniac

04-26-2015, 02:22 PM	#2735
womble Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Hertfordshire Photos: Gallery Posts: 4,324	Originally posted by Boris_Akunin I think my Minolta collection is pretty much complete now (only missing a Sony A7, I'm working on it...): X-500 (with MD1 grip); XD (with eyepiece selector); 5° Spot attachment; Autometer IV F MD 300-S tele converter; MD 200/2.8; MD 135/3.5; Vivitar S1 90/2.5; MD 85/2 MC 58/1.2; MC 50/1.4; MD 35/1.8; MC 28/2.5; MD 24/2.8 I'm still missing three of Minoltas greatest (MC 16/2.8, MC 21/2.8, MD 135/2) but those are too rare & expensive to consider (unless I find a real bargain of course...). Now I'm off to turn the rest of my stuff into money. Lovely collection. I guess the eyepiece selector was just to work out what one needed? I cannot image you were intended to walk around with that attached all the time! The 58/1.2 certainly stands out. K.

04-26-2015, 04:55 PM	#2737
cameraniac Senior Member Join Date: May 2014 Location: Indiana Posts: 104	Originally posted by Boris_Akunin I prefer it from this angle: Yeah, I suppose they could just have had one in every store... I spend ages looking for the right diopter when I stumbled upon this thing. I'd prefer an XD-s but I don't exactly have much to complain about. (except: Why won't anyone sell me a MC21/2.8 for 30€ like my 58/1.2? The world is so unfair...) Looks like you used all of your luck up when you bought the 58.

04-27-2015, 05:59 AM	#2738
LesDMess Pentaxian Join Date: May 2011 Location: Santa Cruz, CA Photos: Albums Posts: 3,235	Originally posted by Boris_Akunin I'm still missing three of Minoltas greatest (MC 16/2.8, MC 21/2.8, MD 135/2) but those are too rare & expensive to consider (unless I find a real bargain of course...). Now I'm off to turn the rest of my stuff into money. The Minolta fisheye is a very good lens indeed!

04-28-2015, 12:16 AM	#2739
Boris_Akunin Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Bremen, Germany Photos: Gallery Posts: 674	Originally posted by LesDMess The Minolta fisheye is a very good lens indeed! Oh, I know. I'd definitely get the Rokkor, if I felt a specific fisheye-need. For now, it's too expensive given that I'd use it very rarely (I'd go for the MC21 first...). I'm trying to get rid of the nice but unused things, like this one: It's in perfect working order and "J.H. Keyser" from Denkendorf seems to have taken good care of it. I barely use my Minolta Autometer IV F though, this one's only decoration. (And I [EXPLETIVE DELETED] hate decoration...)

04-28-2015, 10:39 AM - 1 Like	#2740
Cuthbert Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2013 Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,740	Canon FTB with 58mm f1.2:

04-28-2015, 04:30 PM	#2741
LesDMess Pentaxian Join Date: May 2011 Location: Santa Cruz, CA Photos: Albums Posts: 3,235	Originally posted by Cuthbert Canon FTB with 58mm f1.2: That's a nice hefty combination! I had a chrome FTB before but I wonder if there is a black body FTB with the fat self timer lever?

04-29-2015, 12:30 AM	#2742
Cuthbert Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2013 Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,740	Originally posted by LesDMess That's a nice hefty combination! I had a chrome FTB before but I wonder if there is a black body FTB with the fat self timer lever? You mean a 1st series (71-73) FTb in black? Yes I've seen then on ebay, however this lens is destined to the F-1 body I should receive soon this one came with a 50 mm f1.4 S.S.C., a reputable lens on its own.

04-29-2015, 06:28 AM	#2743
LesDMess Pentaxian Join Date: May 2011 Location: Santa Cruz, CA Photos: Albums Posts: 3,235	Originally posted by dcshooter See and raise. BTW, this lens is for sale in the marketplace if any of my fellow gearheads are interested. Very nice work and I actually like the more metallic version! It may not fit my black XK or XE-7 but maybe it would look better on my SRT.

04-29-2015, 06:40 AM	#2744
AroundTokyo Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Tokyo Photos: Albums Posts: 48	I love looking at these film cameras, but I would doubt my ability to be able to use one!

04-29-2015, 06:45 AM	#2745
cameraniac Senior Member Join Date: May 2014 Location: Indiana Posts: 104	Originally posted by AroundTokyo I love looking at these film cameras, but I would doubt my ability to be able to use one! I think film cameras are easier to use than digital cameras are. But, that's just me.