Discussion Forum for various Lenses of different major labels in a shared environment at Photography In Malaysia

1. From : Guadalupe.MX (privata@noSPAMMMING.pls)
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Date : 04:51 PM Wednesday 09 July, 2008

Heelo. Why Nikon has not re-introduced some of yheir good lenses such as 35/1.4 in autofocus mount ? I like the 105/2.5 too .. best site !

2. From : JWoods (centurywoods@noSPAM.com)
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Date : 04:47 PM Wednesday 09 July, 2008

Personally, brother - I am quite against using this section for SALE/TRADE of equipment as this is a forum, I do know your offer is a rare and pricey piece of super-telephoto (dying to have one for me..if I can afford it), leo has another section which is more specific and should consider the other section: http://www.mir.com.my/rb/photography/ftz/index.php

3. From : Schneider (schneider@ss-it.de)
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Date : 01:36 AM Wednesday 09 July, 2008

Hello collectors,

I want to sell my Nikon AI-S 8,0/180-600mm lense.
The lense is in very good condition (8,5 to 9 from 10 points) and the technic is completely fine.
Lense will be sold included an original L37c Nikon 95mm filter.
Please send fair offers to my mail address:
schneider@ss-it.de

Best regards
Sven

4. From : Jessen (Private@prefernoSpam.com)
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Date : 03:01 PM Tuesday 08 July, 2008

Andrew, just perform a SEARCH at the message board, I remember this topic has been asked/answered before, just type in search box with "D40"

5. From : Andrew (andaroopudin168@gmail.com)
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Date : 02:06 AM Tuesday 08 July, 2008

I have an old Nikon FG-20 SLR camera (from the '80s?) that came with a Nikkor f/1.8 50mm lens. I also just ordered a new Nikon D40 dSLR camera and, autofocusing incompatibility aside, I would like to know whether the old 50mm f/1.8 lens would fit and work with the D40.

Thanks in advance,
Andrew

6. From : rick oleson (rick_oleson@yahoo.com)
Url : http://rick_oleson.tripod.com
Date : 08:35 AM Saturday 05 July, 2008

Hi Tony:

You have an "MX Automat", dating from 1951-1954. These came with either a Zeiss-Opton Tessar or a Schneider Xenar lens; both are of the same design and should perform comparably, but the Zeiss was priced about 10% higher and is a little bit more highly regarded. The same lenses were used from the X model of 1949 up until the 3.5E was introduced in 1957 with a Zeiss Planar or Schneider Xenotar lens. The Tessar is not quite up to the standard of the Planar, but it is an excellent lens, and there are probably no TLRs that can top it other than the later Rolleis.

You may find a case on eBay to fit your camera. I believe a case from any earlier Automat model will probably fit it; they changed slightly with the MX-EVS in 1954, which had a larger focus knob.

The Rolleis are very robust mechanically in addition to their excellent optics, and you can expect good service from your 50+ year old example - it probably has more life left in it than many newer examples of other brands. A CLA is, of course, probably a good idea.

I have a number of TLRs; my best one is an MX Automat, serial number 1247345.

7. From : Tony MAson (tm174@aol.com)
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Date : 04:38 AM Friday 04 July, 2008

I have just acquired a Rolleiflex 3.5. The serial number is 1242863 and the Zeiss Opton lens number is 751850. Can someone tell me a little about the equipment and where it fits in the scheme of things? I have pretty much been dedicated to 35mm photography and I am looking forward to trying out the larger format (in addition to working with a legendary piece of equipment!). I suspect a thorough CLA is in order and recommendations would be welcome. Any thoughts as to where I might obtain a Rollei case?

8. From : rick oleson (rick_oleson@yahoo.com)
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Date : 10:45 AM Thursday 03 July, 2008

Hi Camilla:

1. Yes, the lenses from the X-370 and X-700 will fit the XG-M.

2. You are likely to encounter 2 series of manual focus Minolta lenses: one marked "MC", and the other marked "MD" on the front identification ring (if the lens is a different brand made to fit a Minolta camera, the MC or MD marking is usually on the back end). For manual and "aperture priority" automatic (you set the lens, the camera sets the shutter speed), both series are perfectly interchangeable. If you have a camera with "shutter priority" automatic (you set the shutter, the camera sets the lens opening) or "program" (the camera sets both the shutter and the lens opening automatically), you will need the MD lenses to use these settings. These cameras will still work with MC lenses in the manual and aperture priority modes.

If you have "MD" lenses, they can be used on all models without exception.

9. From : Camilla (camillapenelope@hotmail.com)
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Date : 12:22 AM Thursday 03 July, 2008

Hi all,

I have been searching around for an answer to the following 'rookie' questions;

1) Are all the lenses on Minolta's manual cameras interchangable? Specifically: I have a Minolta XG-M and trying to buy compatible lenses, and looking at lenses formerly used on f.ex. X-370 and X-700. Will I have success?

2) I have read that all the Minolta lenses have the same mounting, and I have read that if you put an old lense on a new camera (or vice versa) some features might not be available. Is there any limitations to what lense fits what camera body without running into 'trouble'?

Thanks for reading through my queries. Do you have any suggestions? I have read so many postings and articles now, but still find myself lost in all the abbreviations and (for me) lack of basic information. This might of course be due to not being a native English speaker.....

Camilla

10. From : rick oleson (rick_oleson@yahoo.com)
Url : http://rick_oleson.tripod.com
Date : 11:58 AM Wednesday 02 July, 2008

Hi Jose:

There are adapters, but in order to focus to infinity with your MD lenses the adapter has to have a glass focus correcting element. This is not an ideal condition and I expect you will be disappointed in the results.

The only DSLRs that can accept Minolta MD lenses (via an adapter) without a glass correcting element are the Olympus models. The DSLR viewfinders are not designed for best manual focusing performance, and you will lose the automatic diaphragm operation in the lens as well. Look over your options; you may decide the Olympus is a good choice, or you may decide it's better to cash in your old lenses and commit to the new system you choose (which still might be the Olympus system, if you like it)

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