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The Official Vintage Glass Thread

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S.C
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Alright, figured that enough people have posted threads about vintage glass that we should just put our knowledge into one go to place.

Vintage lenses are great deals for spectacular glass if you are unaware

I just bought the pentax-m S-M-C takumar 50mm 1.4 I've read that this is better than the k mount version or the super takumar version. the SMC is the same as the S-M-C but with a rubber focus ring. the M42 mount version is radioactive though, and may have to have UV treatment to remove the yellowing.

Anyone know about the Zenitar 16mm 2.8? Kinda want!
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[J_Gasper]
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Ahh. Okay. So theroretically if you were only shooting video on say a 5dmkii, you wouldnt need the mirror modified because it always stays up in video mode? Given tha your using say an m42 mount lens
12 years ago
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Bloc_chain
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well, you would have to mount the lens with the mirror up if you wanted infinity focus, not sure how you would do that
12 years ago
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C.A.V.
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So vintage wouldn't be a good choice with t2i?
12 years ago
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[J_Gasper]
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T2i isnt full frame, so yes, some glass is good for it. Not FD lenses though.
12 years ago
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1337
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anyone want a vivitar 28 f2? I cant get it to clear my 5d3's mirror even after shaving down part of the back of the lens (just some plastic)

PK -> EOS adapter included
12 years ago
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Bloc_chain
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Ya that doesn't work lol, gotta dremil/file down the mirror

Anyone wanna buy my 5d with modified mirror for like 550?
12 years ago
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PacificRimJob
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Sell it to me!
12 years ago
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RZcrew
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Looking for a vintage 135. Id like it to be pretty fast and under $100. Any suggestions??
12 years ago
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Laurent.
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Yashica ML 135mm f 2.8C

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Nikon Nikkor Q 135mm f2.8

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there are a ton of 135mm for around 100 bucks.
12 years ago
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TijmenDal
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How fast?

I like most 135mm f/3.5's much better than f/2.8 and it's only 2/3rds of a stop difference. Not something I'd care about.


Carl Zeiss Jena Sonnar 135mm f/3.5
Jupiter-37 135mm f/3.5

Those are definitely my favorites. The S-M-C Tak 135mm f/3.5 has the smoothest focus ring ever. That's really a joy to use.
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[~_~]
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Just picked up a Nikon 80-200 f4 to replace my Lumix 45-200 5.6.

Can anyone recommend a good macro lens?
12 years ago
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PacificRimJob
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Just got it today, shot a railjam tonight with it, now taking shots with it while playing catan.

super fucking fun lens to shoot on... thanks Jamie for the hookup on this.
12 years ago
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TijmenDal
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What magnification are you looking for? And what focal length?
If you want something that does 1:1 you're looking at 60mm+ really.
12 years ago
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[~_~]
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No idea how any of that works. Basically something similar to the Canon 100mm 2.8L, but not obscenely priced.
12 years ago
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1337
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(>^~^)>
12 years ago
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PacificRimJob
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Marleau scoring 2 more in a game for the 4th game in a row to start the year. Huuge.

And... Gomez has actually looked pretty good to tell you the truth.
12 years ago
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JuliusJ
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wrong thread? haha
12 years ago
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PacificRimJob
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Wow. Very much so. hahaha.
12 years ago
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loganimlach
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definitely pumped on my super tak 28mm 3.5. learning how to focus manually on the fly is so fucking hard though, but it definitely makes you appreciate when you get it right. 2 pictures with it that i like so far:

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12 years ago
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Laurent.
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I love thrift shops:

For 4 bucks this 700gr weighing block of glass and metal from Sigma (80-200 f.3,5-4):

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(Not sure what mount)

And two perfectly operating Canonet 28's for 3 bucks a pop:

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12 years ago
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Lwaghorn
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So looking at picking up first piece of used glass and was hoping you guys could help me out. Wanted to get a 135 prime. Just making sure I don't waste my money here do these look like good deals? Since it doesn't say post AI they should work on D3200?

http://www.ebay.com/itm/CHINON-135mm-1-2-8-LENS-FOR-NIKON-CAMERA-F-FG-FE-FREE-SHIPPING-/281060434789?pt=Camera_Lenses&hash=item417081e365
 
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Nikon-NIKKOR-QC-Auto-1-2-8-F-135mm-Lenx-with-Front-Rear-Lens-Caps-/390538559318?pt=Camera_Lenses&hash=item5aede97f56

Or point me in another direction I'm not in a hurry to purchase anything so feel free to tell me to hold off and keep my eyes open.
12 years ago
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PacificRimJob
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I actually have the Chinon. That's a pretty nice lens, but considering I got mine for 9 bucks, I wouldn't spend anything close to 40$ on that. It's very sharp, but not at f2.8

Haven't used the Nikon one, but I hear it's also pretty sharp, and just about as soft wide open.

Honestly, if you're looking for cheaper with equal if not better sharness, look at the f3.5 135mm lenses... You lose like half a stop of light - big deal. Olympus' 135mm f3.5 is really nice. Same with the SMC takumar from pentax.

If I was going to spend decent money on a 135mm, i'd go for an F2 lens like the Nikkor AIS 135mm.

Otherwise, make your max spend about 20-25 bucks unless you get something faster than f2.8


SMC Takumar 135mm F3.5 m42 screwmount lens (10-37$)

http://www.keh.com/camera/Pentax-Screwmount-Fixed-Focal-Length-Lenses/1/sku-PS060108005620?r=FE

Pentax Takumar 135mm F2.5 Kmount lens (45$)

http://www.keh.com/camera/Pentax-Manual-Focus-Fixed-Focal-Length-Lenses/1/sku-PK060107000190?r=FE



12 years ago
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Lwaghorn
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So to get this onto a Nikon all I need is a Pentax to Nikon adapter and its good to go? Or is their modification I need to do.
12 years ago
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PacificRimJob
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AH. crap.. yeah, no... on Nikon you're kinda screwed there. Pentax doesn't work well with Nikon F. I was assuming you were canon since most Nikon users stick to Nikkor.

If you're on Nikon, Nikon F mount legacy lenses are really the way to go from what I understand. M42 lenses will also work, I suppose.


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123+ski
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m42 i have heard varying reports, depends on lens sometimes, but usually adapter. Also, lets not forget leica R, though they have been going up in price because they are leica and relatively future proof
12 years ago
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TijmenDal
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Just stick with old Nikkor lenses if you're using Nikon. The old Nippon Kogaku lenses are great I think. 135mm's are to be had for real cheap
12 years ago
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Laurent.
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Came across this bunch today.

If anyone is interested I will test them thoroughly and acquire these and pass them on for a little finders fee, I have them on hold so I can aquire them in an instance. Will part lenses and body.

Carena Micro RSD

Tiny little 35mm SLR with TTL metering.
M 42 mount.
Everything seems functional,
Metering not tested.
A bit dusty but free from any dents or even major scratches, with half-case and neckstrap.

Carenar 45mm f2.8 lens.

M 42 mount.
Lens is in pretty decent shape,
Clean glass - no marks  
No haze, fungus or separation  
diaphragm works properly  
Smooth focus

Ricoh KR-5

35mm SLR with TTL metering.
K-mount.
Looks like it spend several weeks underground, everything seems functional do.
Metering not tested.
Pretty clean half-case, just a sticker mark on the right.

Pallas 28mm f2.8

K-mount
Looks like it's ruined
focus is smooth.
Filter mount took some beating
Only the front element is covered in dust and some black gunk.


Sigma zoom 100-200mm f4.5

Very nice condition.
Clean glass - no marks  
No haze, fungus or separation  
diaphragm works perfectly
Zooms smooth
Smooth focus
lens and ass cap.
Not sure what mount.

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12 years ago
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PacificRimJob
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Found one of these on craigslist for 10 bucks.

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Should do me well as a decent tele zoom lens...

12 years ago
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CrotchKiller
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Will be selling my Tokina 17mm 3.5 in the near future. Comes with a m4/3 adapter for all of you gh2/gh3 users.
12 years ago
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loganimlach
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i needed something around 50mm for the spotmatic i have coming so i broke down and got a helios 44. managed to snake it for ≈$35 too
12 years ago
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PacificRimJob
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Not a bad option at all. True standard focal length there. Pick up something around 90mm for portrait/short tele, and maybe a 28 and you're set.
12 years ago
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PacificRimJob
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fack. i always forget the helios 44 is a 58mm not a 44mm haha.
12 years ago
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loganimlach
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already have a super tak 28! i'm gonna hold off for a while and learn how to shoot film before i invest in another lens though.
12 years ago
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PacificRimJob
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Yeah, starting out with a wide and a long standard is actually an absolutely awesome way to learn landscape and street photography.


12 years ago
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j-cal
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looking to get a new kens. I currently have the fd 24mm 2.8 like it allot. Looking for something some what fast in the 50 range and the 100-200 range. Any one know of any sharp good iq vintage lenses in this range? Preferably nikon mount or fd mount (i just have those adapters already)
12 years ago
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Mag
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50 tak 1.4 I see recommended alot, but the dof at 1.4 on a 2x body will be completely useless I reckon, but that's just for me. And there's a lot of good 135mm 2.8's dirt cheap.
12 years ago
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PacificRimJob
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Sooo pumped on these.

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especially this one.

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12 years ago
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TijmenDal
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You should be. It's a great lens. I've had two copies, the Vivitar (Tokina made) and the Tokina RMC. Both are really great. I'm not entirely sure as to if it's the same lens. They look 98% the same, but the optics seem to be a little different.
The Tokina RMC was super sharp in the center, it was a little soft in the corners. The Vivitar made one was a little less sharp, but much better in the corners.
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loganimlach
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was dicking around looking for furniture at an antique shop with the old lady and stumbled across this. my first rangefinder.

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12 years ago
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PacificRimJob
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It's so fucking awesome. Took it around shot some landscape in the park with it this morning, and then shot some video with it this afternoon, just dicking around town. It's a little soft in the corners wide open, perhaps, but I didn't notice any issue when i stopped down to 5.6 and beyond. f8 was as perfect looking as you're going to get.
12 years ago
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TijmenDal
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Had any problems with flare? That's the only shortcoming of the lens as far as I'm aware. It flares quite beautifully, but it flares FAST.
12 years ago
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PacificRimJob
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I really haven't tested it without filters on it. I have a full 67 filterset, so right when I got it, I had no reason not to use them. Skylight and polarizer filters definitely made it less likely to flare, I'd say, because I didn't get much, really.
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terraclot
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Just picked up an Olympus 24mm 2.8 with an EOS adapter. As well as an Olympus 50mm f2 macro. So far the bokeh on the 50 is immaculate. So pumped about those purchases.
12 years ago
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PacificRimJob
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Also, this is a real good one. I have a Minolta 7s, and I love the feel and size of Minolta rangefinders. Awesome stuff.
12 years ago
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Randy_Quench
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any suggestions on a 28mm? Im shooting on a t2i and am trying to spend 100 or less. I love my helios 44, but want something significantly wider than 58mm.
12 years ago
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TijmenDal
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Check the vintage glass guide, I'm sure I've written good suggestions for a 28mm...
12 years ago
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TijmenDal
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And the link, whoops:

https://www.newschoolers.com/ns/forums/readthread/thread_id/706023/
12 years ago
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rlee
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So, I don't know how I haven't managed to find these before but my dad has just given me three of his old Pentax lenses. Even after discussions with him about buying some old glass it didn't even occur to him that he had any any... and then yesterday he manages to pull them out. Ha, oh well.

Anyway all the lenses are Pentax-A and here below:

SMC 50mm 1.7
SMC 28mm 2.8
SMC 70-210 f4

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Anyone have any experience with them or know how good they are?
12 years ago
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TijmenDal
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All those are based on Asahi Takumar designs, so you know they're going to be good. I don't know if you have a Canon, but if you do, pick up a PK-EF adapter and you're ready to go.
12 years ago
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rlee
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Awesome thanks! Ive had a look at some adapters on ebay and amazon, etc and people say that they only work on crop bodies and not full frame? I cant seem to find any but are there any which work on both? I have a 7D and 5D?

Thanks, so stoked to try these out!
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