http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kWc8DEiGC_A As I said in the video, I really wanted a more sophisticated auto-focusing on my Sony NEX cameras and in theory Sony LA-EA2 adapter was suppose to give this feature by adding phase detection auto-focusing to my 5N and FS100, which is much more sophisticated auto-focusing system than standard contrast-detection auto-focusing on my 5N and FS100. Here is a video that explains Phase-detection better that I p… Continue Reading
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sdkqG6IMR0c Ricoh Rikenon f/2.0 is quite an interesting lens. It’s probably one of my smallest and lightest vintage lenses, it’s probably just over 2” long. The reasons for it being light are obviously the size and also the fact that it’s plastic. No the later part is not something that I am a fan of. That is one of the reasons why I generally like vintage lenses more than many modern photo lenses. Saying that, at l… Continue Reading
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c_ru6sdAno0&feature=player_embedded After doing 2 separate tests on 2 of my better long lenses, Tokina AT-X 80-200mm f/2.8 and Pentax SMC 200mm f/2.5 I decided to put them against each other at 200mm to figure out which one is better. As I expected Tokina is much softer wide open. Pentax is sharp even wide open., which is probably the best thing about this lens. The problem with the Pentax thought is that there is a… Continue Reading
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jRtKvQgm8PU&feature=player_embedded I’ve tested both of these lenses before, so the individual write-ups and opinions can be found here (for Olympus) and here (for Helios). Someone on the website asked me which one based batter based on image quality Olympus Zuiko OM 50mm f/1.4 or Helios 44m 58mm f/2, so I decided to do this quick test with my Olympus and the Helios I’ve used in my previous test. I think the results… Continue Reading
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A0DZfCisYe8&feature=player_embedded This is not a vintage lenses, but I love absolutely love this lens and highly recommend it, no matter what interchangeable lens camera use use. It’s not incredibly cheap, but it offers a great value for money, comparing to the similar alternatives from the high-end companies.My lens is the video version”, the one with the fluid aperture adjustment, which is absolutely amazing feat… Continue Reading
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qV2ctwb2Jrs&feature=player_embedded It is time for my second test so far. This I quickly tested 4 very cheap 200mm primes, all 4 in very easily adaptable M42 mount. 200mm is a nice long focal length for video, anything longer and camera starts go become very shaky, so for the long shots 200mm is one of the best choices. Back in a day, 200mm along was found any every big camera manufacturer’s range. There are so many… Continue Reading
…ive PL mount). Unfortunately, the options are limited to Arri Standard/Bayonet and LOMO OCT18 mount lenses with not much else to choose from, at least not without a professional conversion. If we look at the cheap vintage photo lenses, then there is even less to choose from. RAFcamera makes the M42 to PL mount/adapter which looks more or less like the ARRI B/S to PL ones, so in theory M42 lenses can be used with it, but unfortunately, the options… Continue Reading
