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A FF body is the way to go because it allows a fuller rendition of the quirky bokeh from lenses such as 1.2-1.4/50 and similar lenses. APS-C and similar crop cameras tend to crop off the most ...

Correct me if I'm wrong, but isn't that thread specific to Oly cameras which have a weak UV filter on the sensor so therefore benefit from the types of filters discussed in the thread (it's a very ...

This pretty much matches my experience. I regularly use a lens with a little yellowing and simple wb correction from raw files doesn't fix it properly. I haven't tried a profile but suspect it may ...

FYI, I use about 5 contax lenses on K&F adapter with no problems but some Yashica ML lenses (not all) stick, so probably tolerance or QC differences with Yashica. Still not sure you can tar ALL ...

This is just a general search on Flickr for 'Hexanon 57 1.2' https://www.flickr.com/search/?text=hexanon%201.2%2057 This user has heaps of examples tagged with 'hexanon 57 1.2' https://www.flickr.c ...

There's a user there with hundreds of images but i can't search for him now, im on a phone at the 'mo.

Check Flickr. Just search by the lens. There are lots of examples.

I've considered buying a 1.2/57 but there seem to be many contradictory reports about image quality. Not sure what to think and i can't afford to buy several copies in an attempt to get a good ...

How do you get your return shipping refunded on ebay, do you have to start a formal dispute?

It's entirely possible, but is it true? There's a similar rumour that later Leica R 1.4/80's are different to earlier versions, and over a production run of approx. 25 years it's entirely possible ...

Unfortunately unsubstantiated rumours quickly turn into 'facts' on the internet.

If it wasn't useful then lenses like the Canon 0.95/50 'dream lens', and other similar lenses, wouldn't be so desirable and expensive. Are they good for everything, obviously not, but they have ...

'Re: Which old lenses at f1.2/1.4 are the sharpest?' Define 'old'. The Leica R 1.4/50E60 dates to mid 90's but is very sharp wo, as are Contax 1.4/50's. I have a Leica R 1.4 /35 (mid 80's) which is ...

I use the Sigma MC-11, which is perfect for the Canon TS-E 4/17 which is a manual focus lens and which I use way more than any other Canon lens, but the Metabones is a better option for AF and has ...

I bought an a7r2 a couple of years ago specifically for use with legacy lenses and had a canon ef system with a range of lenses. Ive never looked back and have even purchased a couple of new canon ...

As mentioned, I used an IKEA led desk lamp, probably not the best tool for the job, but I noticed a significant difference after several days of exposure. I sat the lens on a mirror so light was ...

I have the FL 1.2/58 and a couple of other 1.2's but TBH I've never directly compared their light transmission but have also noticed that the FL 1.2/58 certainly does have lower transmittance ...

Two lists from me, 1/ the optically best lenses (ie fewest aberrations, highest resolution etc.) I've personally used and 2/ favourite lenses, regardless of optical quality (aberrations are not ...

I think you've missed the point of the thread. It's about the lenses people have 'used' which is not always the very best in class but rather just limited to their own experience. Relatively few ...

M32.5x0.5 was a common thread size for some Rodenstock lenses of that period. You can get M32.5x0.5 to M39x1 adapters on Evilbay.