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Most Russian 135's used a T2 mount. See if there are 3 small screws 120deg apart that will release the Contax mount. If so just but a replacement T2 'K' mount off ebay for about £5

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Comment by Algernon posted on Can't identify this mount on a Jupiter 4/135mm lens at 18/12/2015 - 08:25

I used to have one with my Spotmatic in the 70's. Very impressed at the time. I still have the later 'K' version.

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Comment by Algernon posted on Well Done Gareth! at 16/12/2015 - 17:53

And congrats from me I've seen a lot of expensive lenses showing green edges on the OOF highlights. The Super Takumar seems well controlled. Is it an f1.4 or f1.8?

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Comment by Algernon posted on Well Done Gareth! at 16/12/2015 - 09:01

Just heard on a TV add that people these days are "Time Poor"

My drinking buddy used to say that time was money to him ........ So I told him to pull half-an-hour out of his pocket and get the drinks in

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Comment by Algernon posted on Another pointless thread at 15/12/2015 - 09:31

That's their NORMAL price. From memory I think it was the same at most dealers. Now an old lens.

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Comment by Algernon posted on DA 16-45 f/4 for £165.69 at 08/12/2015 - 09:06

This shows you how to do a proper test....

https://photographylife.com/riddle-intermediate-iso-settings

I'm off to drink some beer in FULL PINTS smaller measures aren't as satisfying

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Comment by Algernon posted on ISO & Noise at 06/12/2015 - 20:28

A big advantage of the Sigma OS (Optical Stabilizer) function at 500mm and beyond is that the view through the viewfinder is absolutely steady handheld or on a tripod.

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Comment by Algernon posted on Pentax DA 560 or SIGMA 500 APO - which one at 06/12/2015 - 19:46

I can't remember the tech sites I saw this on, but this site does mention it as well so it must be somewhere. See No:2 in 'Tips to Combat Noise Generation' keep your ISO setting to the industry standard numbers – 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200, etc.

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Comment by Algernon posted on ISO & Noise at 06/12/2015 - 19:40

It's a pity the lens hasn't got Sigma's OS (Optical Stabilizer) function. It's almost impossible to hold a 500mm or longer lens steady on a tripod. I tried a 2x TC on DA*300mm and the only way I could steady it was with another tripod supporting the front of the lens with one of these...... Forked_support_ebay

The Pentax SR switches itself off when you select remote + delay.

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Comment by Algernon posted on Pentax DA 560 or SIGMA 500 APO - which one at 06/12/2015 - 18:07

Leave the in lens SR turned ON even if using a tripod. From memory I think it's position 1 position 2 is for panning.

Turn off the Pentax body SR.

Try to use a remote shutter release with mirror up for the tests.

Use f/8 to f/11 on the lens. ISO possibly 800 until you sort the lens out.

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Comment by Algernon posted on Pentax DA 560 or SIGMA 500 APO - which one at 06/12/2015 - 16:08

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