graywolf wrote:
>
> Why a brick wall. The grid of bricks allows you to see barrel or
> pincushion distortion very easily. You can see if all corners and the
> center are in focus at the same time. The rough edges of the bricks show
> how well the lens resolves macro-detail (Macro-detail is deta
I do not figure the dog M1.4 came from the factory that way. I do figure
the differences between #2 and #3 were sample to sample variation. On the
other hand many companies now seem to feel it is cheaper to use their
customers for the final quality control check.
No double, I am the authorized o
> I have had 3 of this lenses. One was very sharp at all f-stops, one was
> good wide open and excellent at all other stops, and one was absolutely
> bad wide open and ok at the other stops. That means either that there
> was quite a bit of difference lens to lens new, or that at least one of
> the
-Original Message-
From: graywolf [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
Sent: Thursday, September 25, 2003 3:38 PM
To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Subject: Re: M 1.4 50mm question
Can I ask a few questions? How do you know the history of your 30+ year
old lens
I think I need to add, you want to use a tripod for these shots.
graywolf wrote:
Why a brick wall. The grid of bricks allows you to see barrel or
pincushion distortion very easily. You can see if all corners and the
center are in focus at the same time. The rough edges of the bricks show
how we
"Chris Brogden" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> Sent: Wednesday, September 24, 2003 9:08 PM
> Subject: Re: M 1.4 50mm question
>
>
> >
> > If you want to try mine out for a couple of weeks, let me know and I'll
> > send it down to you.
> >
> > chris
> >
> >
> > On Wed, 24 Sep 2003, William Johnson wrote:
> >
> > > I'd sure like a K50/1.2 to evaluate though!
> >
> >
>
Factor in the usual shipping and I think the lens you're looking
at is in the ballpark. You can spend wait too much time waiting for
bargains.
frank theriault wrote:
Thanks Bill, and everyone else who answered/commented on my post.
The concensus seems that it's a nice lens, but the price is a bit
t: Wednesday, September 24, 2003 9:08 PM
Subject: Re: M 1.4 50mm question
>
> If you want to try mine out for a couple of weeks, let me know and I'll
> send it down to you.
>
> chris
>
>
> On Wed, 24 Sep 2003, William Johnson wrote:
>
> > I'd sure like a K50/1.2 to evaluate though!
>
>
At 10:29 PM 24/09/2003 -0400, you wrote:
>
> Saw one of these for sale at a reduced price at a local camera shop.
> They were selling it for about $127 Cdn, which the Bank of Canada Quick
> Currency Convertor tells me is $93.78 US.
>
> Is that anywhere near a decent price (considering this is a rep
This is an amazing community.
Someone off list has made a similar offer to me WRT his M 1.4 50mm, to the
one you make to William WRT the 1.2.
Lenses flying all over the place!
cheers,
frank
Chris Brogden wrote:
> If you want to try mine out for a couple of weeks, let me know and I'll
> send
If you want to try mine out for a couple of weeks, let me know and I'll
send it down to you.
chris
On Wed, 24 Sep 2003, William Johnson wrote:
> I'd sure like a K50/1.2 to evaluate though!
Yeah, $15US is about $20Cdn.
Mind you, when I said I got the MV and the M 2.0 50 mm for $20, I meant $20US.
It was an eBay purchase, and they're all in US dollars, since I log into
eBay.com rather than eBay.ca.
Mind you, our dollar has been creeping up on yours lately! They're talking
about an 8
decent lens.
William in Utah.
- Original Message -
From: "frank theriault" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Sent: Wednesday, September 24, 2003 8:26 PM
Subject: Re: M 1.4 50mm question
> BTW,
>
> My M 2.0 50mm is indeed the cheapest lens I've ever
Ease of focusing for one. Fast lens = brighter viewfinder. Not to
mention the coolness factor. I probably won't shoot my K50/1.2 at 1.2
*that* often, but focusing is super easy and I get to carry around a big
honkin' piece of glass. Please, no jokes about compensating... :)
Somehow I have foun
BTW,
My M 2.0 50mm is indeed the cheapest lens I've ever bought. I paid $20 for it -
including an MV as a rear lens cap! I know they generally go for under
$20 (lens alone) on eBay.
Really, though, I think it's a pretty good lens! Sharp enough for my
undiscriminating standards. Nice bokeh.
No, William,
You said it right. I read it wrong.
Thanks for your patience in explaining it to me again.
cheers,
frank
William Johnson wrote:
> Hi Frank,
>
> Thanks for the kind comment. I kinda like her too
>
> Um.. that said I think I must have a communication problem. I said "I
> rarel
To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Sent: Wednesday, September 24, 2003 7:24 PM
Subject: Re: M 1.4 50mm question
> Hey, I remember that shot, W in U! She's a real cutie, and that's one
terrific
> photo of her.
>
> Funny (and I don't mean this as a criticism of your post
If I want the coolness factor from a big honkin' hunk o' glass, I'll throw the
Viv S1 24-48 on my MX (the small body makes the glass look even bigger. 77mm
filter ring. Big hunk o' glass and metal. A manly lens, to be sure.
But, seriously, Chris, your comments are well-taken. I wouldn't have t
Ease of focusing for one. Fast lens = brighter viewfinder. Not to
mention the coolness factor. I probably won't shoot my K50/1.2 at 1.2
*that* often, but focusing is super easy and I get to carry around a big
honkin' piece of glass. Please, no jokes about compensating... :)
chris
(P.S. Ok,
Hey, I remember that shot, W in U! She's a real cutie, and that's one terrific
photo of her.
Funny (and I don't mean this as a criticism of your post), but I'm always amused
when I hear, "I rarely use the lens wider than [insert an aperture here]". Why
buy a fast lens if you aren't going to use
frank theriault" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Sent: Wednesday, September 24, 2003 4:29 PM
Subject: M 1.4 50mm question
> Hi,
>
> Saw one of these for sale at a reduced price at a local camera shop.
> They were selling it for about $127 Cdn, which the Bank o
Thanks Bill, and everyone else who answered/commented on my post.
The concensus seems that it's a nice lens, but the price is a bit steepish.
I'll see if I can get them down a bit. If they won't, I know they're not a
rare lens, so I can wait.
thanks again,
frank
William Robb wrote:
> I think t
- Original Message -
From: "frank theriault"
Subject: M 1.4 50mm question
> Hi,
>
> Saw one of these for sale at a reduced price at a local camera shop.
> They were selling it for about $127 Cdn, which the Bank of Canada Quick
> Currency Convertor tells me
Hi,
Saw one of these for sale at a reduced price at a local camera shop.
They were selling it for about $127 Cdn, which the Bank of Canada Quick
Currency Convertor tells me is $93.78 US.
Is that anywhere near a decent price (considering this is a reputable
shop, so I'll get a warranty and all)?
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