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g026r · 05-21-2019, 09:04 PM - **7 Likes**

I'm not actually sure what to do with the 180mm for this camera. It's a nice lens, but the 12ft minimum focus distance makes it almost useless for portraits. Where it really seems to shine is documentary use when you need just that little bit extra reach. Probably not surprising for a press camera telephoto, I suppose, but not all that useful to me outside of events like below.

Konica Rapid-Omega 200.
Tele Omegon 180mm f4.5.
Fuji Pro 400H.

dsmithhfx · 05-22-2019, 02:15 AM - **5 Likes**

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**gofour3** · 05-22-2019, 08:28 AM

Originally posted by g026r

'm not actually sure what to do with the 180mm for this camera. It's a nice lens, but the 12ft minimum focus distance makes it almost useless for portraits.

I guess your stuck with using an extension tube or closeup adapter if they exist. Some of the Pentax 6x7 Takumar telephotos had terrible minimum focusing distances, but there were extension tubes available to shorten it.

Phil.

**TwoUptons** · 05-22-2019, 08:28 AM

Originally posted by g026r

I'm not actually sure what to do with the 180mm for this camera. It's a nice lens, but the 12ft minimum focus distance makes it almost useless for portraits. Where it really seems to shine is documentary use when you need just that little bit extra reach. Probably not surprising for a press camera telephoto, I suppose, but not all that useful to me outside of events like below.

Konica Rapid-Omega 200.
Tele Omegon 180mm f4.5.
Fuji Pro 400H.

Could you mitigate that with a closeup filter or really short extension tube?

What’s the filter size? Could you use a Raynox closeup and do macro?

-Eric

g026r · 05-22-2019, 11:45 AM

Originally posted by gofour3

I guess your stuck with using an extension tube or closeup adapter if they exist. Some of the Pentax 6x7 Takumar telephotos had terrible minimum focusing distances, but there were extension tubes available to shorten it.

Originally posted by TwoUptons

Could you mitigate that with a closeup filter or really short extension tube?

What’s the filter size? Could you use a Raynox closeup and do macro?

Yeah, I've used the shortest macro tube a few times on my 6x7 when I needed to get just a tiny bit closer. The short telephotos for it are generally close focusing enough that I find I can work with them without it.

Biggest problem with a tube or a closeup adapter in this case is that you pretty much have to use them with the ground glass back. Supposedly quite fiddly, and somewhat defeats the point of using a Rapid. I've mostly resigned myself to not shooting portraits except with the 90mm.

The other option I've seen given is "get the 135mm lens, it focuses closer than the 180". Except it was produced for such a short period of time that the cost of that one lens easily surpasses the entire rest of the system combined.

**TwoUptons** · 05-22-2019, 03:54 PM

You did say Omega, and I clearly ignored that

Yeah, rangefinder + closeup = pain...

Did they make a closeup kit with a finder attachment? It would probably be in the ‘more than the rest of the system’ price category...

-Eric

Swift1 · 05-22-2019, 05:26 PM - **9 Likes**

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g026r · 05-22-2019, 06:08 PM

Originally posted by TwoUptons

Did they make a closeup kit with a finder attachment? It would probably be in the ‘more than the rest of the system’ price category...

They made either two or three of them, but only for the 90mm. They're fairly uncommon and I've never bothered to look hard enough to find out what the going price is. Probably cheaper than the 135 at least, if only because they're not as desirable.

dsmithhfx · 05-23-2019, 02:10 AM - **3 Likes**

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Swift1 · 05-23-2019, 08:03 PM - **9 Likes**

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dsmithhfx · 05-24-2019, 02:11 AM - **5 Likes**

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Cuthbert · 05-24-2019, 12:39 PM - **1 Like**

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stevebrot · 05-24-2019, 12:48 PM

Originally posted by Cuthbert

I need help from somebody, time ago my sharing provider worked fine on this board, now not anymore, my pics are invisibile.

I can see your photo just fine (Win 10, Firefox)

That aside, it has been a long time since you were last here. Welcome back!

Steve

**gofour3** · 05-24-2019, 04:19 PM - **3 Likes**

Monaco Grand Prix this weekend, here is a shot from the "Casino" corner in 2002.

(Pentax KX & K55/1.8 shooting some form of Ektachrome/Elitechrome)

Phil.

Swift1 · 05-24-2019, 05:06 PM - **8 Likes**

Originally posted by Cuthbert

I need help from somebody, time ago my sharing provider worked fine on this board, now not anymore, my pics are invisibile.

I can see your image fine... and welcome back!

---------- Post added 05-24-19 at 05:07 PM ----------

Originally posted by gofour3

Monaco Grand Prix this weekend, here is a shot from the "Casino" corner in 2002.

(Pentax KX & K55/1.8 shooting some form of Ektachrome/Elitechrome)

Phil.

How cool is that!
Is that Schumacher? Or maybe Barrichello?

---------- Post added 05-24-19 at 05:08 PM ----------

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Summicron-R 50/2
Fuji Superia 400
Epson V750

05-22-2019, 11:45 AM	#18980
g026r Pentaxian Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Toronto Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,074	Originally posted by gofour3 I guess your stuck with using an extension tube or closeup adapter if they exist. Some of the Pentax 6x7 Takumar telephotos had terrible minimum focusing distances, but there were extension tubes available to shorten it. Originally posted by TwoUptons Could you mitigate that with a closeup filter or really short extension tube? What’s the filter size? Could you use a Raynox closeup and do macro? Yeah, I've used the shortest macro tube a few times on my 6x7 when I needed to get just a tiny bit closer. The short telephotos for it are generally close focusing enough that I find I can work with them without it. Biggest problem with a tube or a closeup adapter in this case is that you pretty much have to use them with the ground glass back. Supposedly quite fiddly, and somewhat defeats the point of using a Rapid. I've mostly resigned myself to not shooting portraits except with the 90mm. The other option I've seen given is "get the 135mm lens, it focuses closer than the 180". Except it was produced for such a short period of time that the cost of that one lens easily surpasses the entire rest of the system combined. Last edited by g026r; 05-22-2019 at 01:38 PM.

05-24-2019, 04:19 PM - 3 Likes	#18989
gofour3 Site Supporter Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Vancouver, Canada Posts: 8,090	Monaco Grand Prix this weekend, here is a shot from the "Casino" corner in 2002. (Pentax KX & K55/1.8 shooting some form of Ektachrome/Elitechrome) Phil. Last edited by gofour3; 05-24-2019 at 04:28 PM.

05-24-2019, 05:06 PM - 8 Likes	#18990
Swift1 Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Oregon Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 5,079	Originally posted by Cuthbert I need help from somebody, time ago my sharing provider worked fine on this board, now not anymore, my pics are invisibile. I can see your image fine... and welcome back! ---------- Post added 05-24-19 at 05:07 PM ---------- Originally posted by gofour3 Monaco Grand Prix this weekend, here is a shot from the "Casino" corner in 2002. (Pentax KX & K55/1.8 shooting some form of Ektachrome/Elitechrome) Phil. How cool is that! Is that Schumacher? Or maybe Barrichello? ---------- Post added 05-24-19 at 05:08 PM ---------- Leicaflex SL Summicron-R 50/2 Fuji Superia 400 Epson V750 Last edited by Swift1; 05-24-2019 at 05:16 PM.

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05-21-2019, 09:04 PM - 7 Likes	#18976
g026r Pentaxian Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Toronto Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,074	I'm not actually sure what to do with the 180mm for this camera. It's a nice lens, but the 12ft minimum focus distance makes it almost useless for portraits. Where it really seems to shine is documentary use when you need just that little bit extra reach. Probably not surprising for a press camera telephoto, I suppose, but not all that useful to me outside of events like below. Konica Rapid-Omega 200. Tele Omegon 180mm f4.5. Fuji Pro 400H.

05-22-2019, 02:15 AM - 5 Likes	#18977
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05-22-2019, 08:28 AM	#18978
gofour3 Site Supporter Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Vancouver, Canada Posts: 8,090	Originally posted by g026r 'm not actually sure what to do with the 180mm for this camera. It's a nice lens, but the 12ft minimum focus distance makes it almost useless for portraits. I guess your stuck with using an extension tube or closeup adapter if they exist. Some of the Pentax 6x7 Takumar telephotos had terrible minimum focusing distances, but there were extension tubes available to shorten it. Phil.

05-22-2019, 08:28 AM	#18979
TwoUptons Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2015 Photos: Albums Posts: 4,213	Originally posted by g026r I'm not actually sure what to do with the 180mm for this camera. It's a nice lens, but the 12ft minimum focus distance makes it almost useless for portraits. Where it really seems to shine is documentary use when you need just that little bit extra reach. Probably not surprising for a press camera telephoto, I suppose, but not all that useful to me outside of events like below. Konica Rapid-Omega 200. Tele Omegon 180mm f4.5. Fuji Pro 400H. Could you mitigate that with a closeup filter or really short extension tube? What’s the filter size? Could you use a Raynox closeup and do macro? -Eric

05-22-2019, 03:54 PM	#18981
TwoUptons Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2015 Photos: Albums Posts: 4,213	You did say Omega, and I clearly ignored that Yeah, rangefinder + closeup = pain... Did they make a closeup kit with a finder attachment? It would probably be in the ‘more than the rest of the system’ price category... -Eric

05-22-2019, 05:26 PM - 9 Likes	#18982
Swift1 Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Oregon Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 5,079	1957 Zorki 4 rangefinder 1956 KMZ Jupiter-12 35/2.8 Expired Ferrania Solaris 200 Epson V750

05-22-2019, 06:08 PM	#18983
g026r Pentaxian Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Toronto Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,074	Originally posted by TwoUptons Did they make a closeup kit with a finder attachment? It would probably be in the ‘more than the rest of the system’ price category... They made either two or three of them, but only for the 90mm. They're fairly uncommon and I've never bothered to look hard enough to find out what the going price is. Probably cheaper than the 135 at least, if only because they're not as desirable.

05-23-2019, 02:10 AM - 3 Likes	#18984
dsmithhfx Pentaxian Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: Toronto Posts: 5,144	Tri-X

05-23-2019, 08:03 PM - 9 Likes	#18985
Swift1 Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Oregon Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 5,079	Leicaflex SL Summicron-R 50/2 Fujicolor Superia 400 Epson V750

05-24-2019, 02:11 AM - 5 Likes	#18986
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05-24-2019, 12:39 PM - 1 Like	#18987
Cuthbert Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2013 Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,740	I need help from somebody, time ago my sharing provider worked fine on this board, now not anymore, my pics are invisibile.

05-24-2019, 12:48 PM	#18988
stevebrot Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Vancouver (USA) Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 42,007	Originally posted by Cuthbert I need help from somebody, time ago my sharing provider worked fine on this board, now not anymore, my pics are invisibile. I can see your photo just fine (Win 10, Firefox) That aside, it has been a long time since you were last here. Welcome back! Steve