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Why use 'old' glass?
I can't add anything to the eloquently expressed views above. So I'll just endorse them! The only real drawback is the lack of a true wide angle for landscapes on a cropped-sensor camera. My widest is 24mm. I love using old lenses. Mind you, it's great when I switch back and put everything on ...
Posted by bwlchmawr on 12/01/2013 - 07:41
Why use 'old' glass?
Well, we go on about how cheap they are but I didn't get any decent results until I invested in a Katzeye split-prism focusing screen. Before that, focusing with manual glass was too difficult and yielded poor results. An M50/1.7 in good condition might go for 30 quid but a Katzeye will set you ...
Posted by Jonathan-Mac on 12/01/2013 - 10:22
Why use 'old' glass?
Well, we go on about how cheap they are but I didn't get any decent results until I invested in a Katzeye split-prism focusing screen. Before that, focusing with manual glass was too difficult and yielded poor results. An M50/1.7 in good condition might go for 30 quid but a Katzeye will set you ...
Posted by darkskies on 12/01/2013 - 13:51
Why use 'old' glass?
I did buy a split image screen for my K200D for use with a M50/1.7 and other manual focus lenses. It was very effective and useful. I don't think I'll need one for the K30 - Live View and Focus Peaking are, I think, even more accurate, though perhaps a bit more fiddly in use. I don't understand...
Posted by andrewk on 12/01/2013 - 14:38
Why use 'old' glass?
what does a katzeye actually do? is being unable to focus properly more to do with your eyesight and less to do with the lens? i have pretty crap eyesight but i don't struggle to focus manually
Posted by ocatoro on 12/01/2013 - 17:25
Why use 'old' glass?
Wow. Looks like I opened a floodgate there! Thanks far all the replies. I will certainly keep a look out for some 'interesting' lenses now. The manual focusing element did make me concerned as I often find it difficult with modern viewfinders. However once Jonathan-Mac mentioned the Kats ...
Posted by RalphHardwick on 12/01/2013 - 18:04
Why use 'old' glass?
All K-mount lenses will work with the K5. HOWEVER, there are two things you need to be wary of: 1. Extra long aperture lever protection flanges. I have a Sigma lens with one of these. In order to mount it on a DSLR the flange needs to be cut back to avoid damage to the inside of the camera. ...
Posted by Jonathan-Mac on 12/01/2013 - 18:58
Why use 'old' glass?
what does a katzeye actually do? is being unable to focus properly more to do with your eyesight and less to do with the lens? i have pretty crap eyesight but i don't struggle to focus manually It gives the "old fashioned" split semi circles in the centre of the screen. These are out of line unt...
Posted by Father Ted on 12/01/2013 - 19:58
Why use 'old' glass?
The Heilos 44 actually comes in K-mount as well, but it's pretty rare. The later Zenits (which used the Helios 44 as their standard lens) used K-mount, specifically on the AM, AM2 and APK. Less rare is the MC Zenitar-K2, which is a REALLY nice lens. Looks trippy as hell though, it's rounded-off f...
Posted by mdc on 13/01/2013 - 21:07
Why use 'old' glass?
Slightly of topic but I have a number of manual focal lenses and wonderd if some of the members might point out the best use of the lens. 135mm 50mm 35mm and a 28mm all old manual focus look forward to any feed back. Regards Ian
Posted by philstaff on 14/01/2013 - 14:18
preparing for patagonia
Hi there everyone, been a while. My wife and I are going to Patagonia in 6 weeks time. To accompany my K5 I am taking with me my 16-50 lens for landscapes etc which will suit me finely. Being more of a landscape photographer I have never had the opportunity to dive into Wildlife. I have an old sigma...
Posted by mattox on 11/01/2013 - 10:28
preparing for patagonia
To suggest and alternative - I've always liked the Tamron 70-300 in the past. Don't need it now as I have the 55-300, which ever so slightly trumps it but it used to give great results, and a decent macro mode too which may give you more options that the 55-300. Purple fringing appeared in high c...
Posted by Snootchies on 11/01/2013 - 12:20
preparing for patagonia
To suggest and alternative - I've always liked the Tamron 70-300 in the past. Don't need it now as I have the 55-300, which ever so slightly trumps it but it used to give great results, and a decent macro mode too which may give you more options that the 55-300. Purple fringing appeared in high c...
Posted by mattox on 11/01/2013 - 18:05
preparing for patagonia
Good advice. I will bite the bullet and go for 55-300. Currently bidding for one on ebay now in Italy. Its got 3 days to go and so far settling in at 150 euro. Lets hope the bid doesn't go over 200. So....in Patagonia I am going for 15 days. 4 in Buenos Aires, 4 in Usuhaia, 3 in Calfate, 2 in Ba...
Posted by mattox on 15/01/2013 - 10:14
DA 16-45 or 16-50
I personally would say they are very close. However, the 16mm to 50mm is f/2.8 and weather sealed. The 16mmm to 45mm is f/4 and not weather sealed. The 16 -45 has quite good close focusing capabilities for a zoom in this price bracket. The manual focus operates smoothly for an AF lens, and I think t...
Posted by Fletcher8 on 13/01/2013 - 18:31
Your favourite M42 screw mount lens on Digital
So, for all you who have and use M42 screw mount lenses on your DSLR, which is your favourite(s) For me, it is tough. But having said that my Takumars are probably my favourites. However I do have some others which would be considered just as good. So, the Taks SMC-Takumar 35mm F3.5 - This is...
Posted by Offertonhatter on 13/01/2013 - 21:05
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Posted by col55555ine on 14/01/2013 - 10:44
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Posted by stub on 14/01/2013 - 10:57
Best use
Following on from the topic Old Glass and trying to stretch the topic a little more. I have a number of manual focal lenses and wonderd if some of the members might point out the best use of the lens or may be a use genurly not thought of that may have worked out well. I agree by the way these lense...
Posted by philstaff on 14/01/2013 - 14:59
Best use
I'm not sure it's a question of best use, after all a 50mm lens is still a 50mm lens regardless of whether it's old or new. If we want to we can even manually focus our AF lenses. I would see it more a matter of satisfaction. Maybe in the old traditional manufacturing techniques, something reassu...
Posted by johnriley on 14/01/2013 - 15:33
