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Here's a couple of Leitz R mount lenses I converted to Nikon F with a mount kit from Dragonfly Optical:-
I’m happy to start off a list
Known on here as Phiggy or Phiggys
located in Shropshire Telford is my hometown
And willing with notice to travel to most of the U.K.
I started buying legacy lenses about 5 years ago and to begin with I must confess that I became a little obsessed with the whole radioactive thing.
As time has gone on, I’ve realised that there are probably more important things to worry about.
no-one’s mentioned the Helios 44m yet!!!!
I have one of those plus the later AI-S version.
I hope you enjoy yours.
I have a very nice Cosina 28 –210 lens. It is AI but also has the 'rabbit ears' so it will work on my non-AI Nikon F2 (which is what I bought it for) but will also work with my Nikon F601 which is AI. Cost me £50 from Japan and appears flam new.Would be interested in hearing some of your top choices for lenses in the 80/100-200/300 range. The old Nikon 80-200 AF-D springs to mind but it's a brute of a lens.
Would be interested in hearing some of your top choices for lenses in the 80/100-200/300 range. The old Nikon 80-200 AF-D springs to mind but it's a brute of a lens.
If you're considering primes, the superb Nikon 105 DC f/2, a 'vintage' lens from the early 90s that I think is still in the range. Or probably any Nikon 105mm lens (the f/2.5 AI is mentioned a lot, supposedly the lens Steve McCurry used to take the famous portrait of Sharbat Gula, the 'Afghan Girl'). For zooms, the original 70-210 f/4 constant max aperture from the 80s is an interesting and often overlooked option. Slow AF but very nice optics and solid construction: http://www.dantestella.com/technical/70210.htmlWould be interested in hearing some of your top choices for lenses in the 80/100-200/300 range. The old Nikon 80-200 AF-D springs to mind but it's a brute of a lens.
Minolta MD 70-210 F4. fully manual lens. Been with me on a couple of motor racing days. Will never get rid of this lens (and I have a Canon 80-200L FD F4).Would be interested in hearing some of your top choices for lenses in the 80/100-200/300 range. The old Nikon 80-200 AF-D springs to mind but it's a brute of a lens.
Well I did recently get a Helios 44-2 which I am having fun with
Would be interested in hearing some of your top choices for lenses in the 80/100-200/300 range. The old Nikon 80-200 AF-D springs to mind but it's a brute of a lens.
Would like a macro lens in the 100mm range if there are any suggestions for good ones to look out for
Just snapped up a Tokina 28mm for Minolta MD mount to try as a first vintage lens for the price of 2 London priced G&T's. Not going to break the bank if I dont get on with it and can go on the office shelf as a dust collector.
Would like a macro lens in the 100mm range if there are any suggestions for good ones to look out for
My research this afternoon has shown that, some are the same price as a used modern AF version.Tamron used to make some of the best, although they aren't usually cheap.
I've been on the lookout for a macro lens in that range too. Vivitar have one, and there's a Canon FD, but both only do 1:2 without the extra macro extension which can be harder to find. Tamron did a bunch or 90-100mm macro and some of them are also 1:2, but they did have some 1:1, just be wary of this when searching.
Just had a quick search, the Tamron 52b 90mm 2.5 is the 1:2 variant, some say it's better quality than the later 90mm 72b 2.8, which does 1:1 without the need for an adapter.
I had a Tokina 28mm a couple of years ago, but at the time it was one of four 28mms in my collection and so I sold it on. Possibly one of the worst decisions I’ve made because looking back at some of the photos, it was one of the sharpest lenses I’ve owned.Just snapped up a Tokina 28mm for Minolta MD mount to try as a first vintage lens for the price of 2 London priced G&T's. Not going to break the bank if I dont get on with it and can go on the office shelf as a dust collector.
Would like a macro lens in the 100mm range if there are any suggestions for good ones to look out for
Proof, if needed, that these are still well thought of.My research this afternoon has shown that, some are the same price as a used modern AF version.
Yes I have seen that, the 18F is the part that extends it to 1:1. Want to try and keep to an MD mount so only need the one mount adaptor, several Tamron 90mm with PK mount.
Minolta made a 100mm F4 macro in MD mount. Fairly hard to find these days, though.........
Would like a macro lens in the 100mm range if there are any suggestions for good ones to look out for
Although I’m 90% certain that I got rid of all my surplus/unused adapters, I’ve just realised I can’t see mention of what mount you’re adapting to. Assuming it’s Sony/Fuji/micro43 orOn the advice of some in this thread I've just bought this Minolta MD 70-210 F4. Looks in good shape and comes with the case. Never used a Minolta lens before so this should be fun. Just need an adapter now. Anyone got a decent one they don't need like a Fotodiox?
On the advice of some in this thread I've just bought this Minolta MD 70-210 F4. Looks in good shape and comes with the case. Never used a Minolta lens before so this should be fun. Just need an adapter now. Anyone got a decent one they don't need like a Fotodiox?
With my Contax CZ 80-200mm I bought a new adapter with a tripod mount. Made a big difference for me using it on the A7.
Although I’m 90% certain that I got rid of all my surplus/unused adapters, I’ve just realised I can’t see mention of what mount you’re adapting to. Assuming it’s Sony/Fuji/micro43 or
mirrorless from C or N?
On the advice of some in this thread I've just bought this Minolta MD 70-210 F4. Looks in good shape and comes with the case. Never used a Minolta lens before so this should be fun. Just need an adapter now. Anyone got a decent one they don't need like a Fotodiox?
Nice, there's one for sale local in similar condition [€75 he wants though] that I'm watching, the adapter I don't have has stopped me thus far, cannot find one less than 30 smackers :/ don't really want to spend over 100 on a lens I just want for fun/casual use, may as well add the extra for a cheap AF tele for the Fuji. Let us know how you find it, particularly at 210mm wide open
I had a Tokina 28mm a couple of years ago, but at the time it was one of four 28mms in my collection and so I sold it on. Possibly one of the worst decisions I’ve made because looking back at some of the photos, it was one of the sharpest lenses I’ve owned.
I share your views on this.Me too. I find that of the 'main' focal lengths of prime manual lenses that were popular back in the day (28,50 and 135mm) there wasn't a lot of difference between the top independent lens makers and the camera maker lenses, but were cheaper of course. I sold my Tokina for buttons and bought the Pentax version for 5x the money I received, and it was just a tiny bit sharper up to f4, and equal after that.
It’s something I’m thinking of. I have Fuji lenses with the Raynox 250 and don’t get on with it want to try a proper macro lens but keep toying with extension tubes.Minolta made a 100mm F4 macro in MD mount. Fairly hard to find these days, though.
Assume you’ve considered, say, a cheaper 50mm with extension tubes? In saying this, I do appreciate the differences/limitations.
It’s why I want to keep to on mount type so I only have the one adaptor. If the tokina 28mm works out ok I’ll have a prime for £55 including the adaptor.Yep, I'm the same. 100-200mm is not a range I use very often. I've held off ordering an adapter until I see if anyone here has one going cheap or until I've had chance to inspect the lens and make sure internally its all good.
It’s something I’m thinking of. I have Fuji lenses with the Raynox 250 and don’t get on with it want to try a proper macro lens but keep toying with extension tubes.
Which one did you get, Lee?
i saw lenses on ebay being sold as suitable for parts as not working so guess setting up a search and saving it so that you get alerts would be the best bet.I share your views on this.
I’m currently sitting here with a Kiron 70-150 F4. Having done some research, I was surprised to see the list of companies that Kiron made for.
Compared to others, it’s as light as a feather but really well built.
What it might lose in contrast can easily be rectified in post.
My biggest upset so far has been a Petri 28mm F2. Again, I knew nothing about the manufacturer until I read up about it. Well regarded, I understand. Anyway, sent it off for professional refurb and the front element smashed at some stage on the return journey.
So I have an otherwise lovely lens sitting here, doing nothing. All that it needs is a donor/broken lens - I suppose no[one knows where I might find one????? (Some hope!!)
Oh, and a broken Carl Zeiss Jena 35mm F2.4 PB mount version of the Flektogon. One day, perhaps!