rick_drawbridge Posted May 21, 2022 Share Posted May 21, 2022 Mike, I've seen it quoted in several sources that the two lenses were indeed manufactured by Tokina for Minolta, to high specifications. I don't have the Minolta 35-105 MD but it seems to be highly regarded. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Gammill Posted May 21, 2022 Author Share Posted May 21, 2022 Rick, another lens from the time of the 35-135 was the 28-85 f 3.5-4.5 (another top performer). I picked up a 28-85 a few years ago for a good price. The 35-135 that I have was purchased new in the early 1980's. It was too expensive to stock at the family camera shop so we ordered one for me through the Minolta dealership. Even at dealer cost and rebate it cost 250 USD (and well worth it I might add). I think I'll be using it again soon. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Gammill Posted May 21, 2022 Author Share Posted May 21, 2022 For the next few days... XD5 with MD 35-135 f 3.5-4.5. I ordered lens through my family's store directly from Minolta. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rick_drawbridge Posted May 21, 2022 Share Posted May 21, 2022 Looking forward to your results, Mike. Yes, I have the 28-85mm f/3.5-4.5 Lens in the AF version, and I agree that it's an excellent performer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Gammill Posted May 26, 2022 Author Share Posted May 26, 2022 Same lens again but on SRT 102. Taking some photos with close focus setting. About mid roll I'll switch to MD 28-85. Film will be Kentmere 100. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john_cooper9 Posted May 26, 2022 Share Posted May 26, 2022 Canon IVSB with Nikkor 25mm f/4 antique from 1952 using old freezer stored 400ASA C-41. Had 2 enlarged to 10x18 on a automated Noritsu. Have not received my scans yet so can't post here. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rick_drawbridge Posted May 27, 2022 Share Posted May 27, 2022 I have some Kentmere 100 loaded into this fine old Canon FTb QL, fitted with the Canon FD 50mm f/1.4 Chrome Nose lens, one of my old favourites. I just hope the weather allows me to get out and about. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ralf_j. Posted May 29, 2022 Share Posted May 29, 2022 Wonderful combination there, James! This Yashicamat 124 G was included with a few TLR cameras I received a week ago. I don't like the 124G as much as it's predecessor, the Yashicamat 12, which had fewer plastic components and hadn't been "glamourised" with the black finish; they are basically the same camera with the 124G accepting both 220 and 120 film as opposed to the 12's 120 only, not a huge advantage in this day and age! I'm running a film but I'll probably move the camera on. [ATTACH=full]1426959[/ATTACH] Agree Rick, this camera commands pretty high prices for what it is. I bought a yashica 12 many years ago and in many respects it is a more solid camera 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Niels - NHSN Posted May 30, 2022 Share Posted May 30, 2022 Agree Rick, this camera commands pretty high prices for what it is. I bought a yashica 12 many years ago and in many respects it is a more solid camera I think the 124G went through a bit cost cutting over its 16 years production life. When I lived in Tokyo and often visited second hand camera shops, and drooled + fondled a handful of 124Gs - I seem to recall there were distinct varying feeling of plasticky in the samples I handled. 1 Niels Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ralf_j. Posted May 30, 2022 Share Posted May 30, 2022 Adding my toys for this weekend. A T90, a Fujica Half 1.9 and a re-dressed Exa with a xenon 1.9 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kmac Posted May 31, 2022 Share Posted May 31, 2022 Very nice clear pics Ralf, nice cameras as well. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ralf_j. Posted May 31, 2022 Share Posted May 31, 2022 This week (and next) it is “The Beast”, a Contarex that was my late father’s pride. I plan to use the Planar, Distagon 35mm and Sonnar 135mm. Loaded with last roll from FP4+ bulk. HI Julio - I am detecting rainbows in your planar - do you have a separation issue with this lens? Mine definitely has it but doesn't bother me that much. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ralf_j. Posted May 31, 2022 Share Posted May 31, 2022 I have some Kentmere 100 loaded into this fine old Canon FTb QL, fitted with the Canon FD 50mm f/1.4 Chrome Nose lens, one of my old favourites. I just hope the weather allows me to get out and about. [ATTACH=full]1428486[/ATTACH] Hope your weather is holding out Rick - Mrs. Ardern is a breaking a sweat in DC, 92F and humid today :-D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rick_drawbridge Posted June 1, 2022 Share Posted June 1, 2022 ralf_j saidHope your weather is holding out Rick - Mrs. Ardern is a breaking a sweat in DC, 92F and humid today :-D Ms.Ardern has left us with a weeks worth of unsettled weather...Thunder and lightning and heavy downpours as I type. Definitely not out and about weather! Still, I hear she and President Biden had a chat about the weather so some good may come of that... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick_van_Nooij Posted June 1, 2022 Share Posted June 1, 2022 Hopefully get round to shooting those 20 4x5" sheets of fomapan 100 I've had in the holders for over a month now. Looking to shoot them with my military Speed Graphic cameras at a living history event this weekend. Also got some film in a Voigtländer Bessa I with Skopar lens and will probably bring a Leica....IIIa...b...c. with some 'fast glass' 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Niels - NHSN Posted June 2, 2022 Share Posted June 2, 2022 From the rear of a cabinet, a pack of 5 120 rolls of Provia surfaced. 5 rolls is probably equal to 5 years worth of 120 slide film for me - I rarely shoot medium format slides. The film expires next month so I better get started. This Fujica GL690 with 8 frames pr. roll will help speeding up the process. Easy to shoot, a pain to carry. 5 Niels Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Gammill Posted June 2, 2022 Author Share Posted June 2, 2022 I found a roll of Rollei Retro 80S in my camera cabinet so I thought I'd take some photos. Apparently I bought it some time last year as it is still in date. Using this camera: I'll start with the 50mm but may utilize several focal lengths. Also, this film's sensitivity extends slightly into the near infrared region so I may try some filtered shots. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rick_drawbridge Posted June 3, 2022 Share Posted June 3, 2022 Time to exercise one of my favourite rangefinder cameras, the Ricoh Five-One-Nine, seen here with it's Ricoh accessory meter. It's interesting to note that the camera has "paddles" either side of the lens to aid focusing, in much the same fashion as the Ricoh Diacord TLR I featured in a recent thread. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glen_h Posted June 3, 2022 Share Posted June 3, 2022 Last weekend, it was a Canon VI with about 30 year old Tri-X and my favorite Xenogon 35/2.8 lens. Finally finished the roll that I started last month. 1 -- glen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chuck_foreman1 Posted June 4, 2022 Share Posted June 4, 2022 Lovely cameras Ralf.. are you importing from New Zealand? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Julio Fernandez Posted June 4, 2022 Share Posted June 4, 2022 HI Julio - I am detecting rainbows in your planar - do you have a separation issue with this lens? Mine definitely has it but doesn't bother me that much. Hi Ralf! Indeed, there is separation in the Planar. Did not affect pictures last time I used it, but let us see what happens this time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ralf_j. Posted June 4, 2022 Share Posted June 4, 2022 Lovely cameras Ralf.. are you importing from New Zealand? No need Chuck, plenty in the States :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kent T Posted June 6, 2022 Share Posted June 6, 2022 Wonderful combination there, James! This Yashicamat 124 G was included with a few TLR cameras I received a week ago. I don't like the 124G as much as it's predecessor, the Yashicamat 12, which had fewer plastic components and hadn't been "glamourised" with the black finish; they are basically the same camera with the 124G accepting both 220 and 120 film as opposed to the 12's 120 only, not a huge advantage in this day and age! I'm running a film but I'll probably move the camera on. [ATTACH=full]1426959[/ATTACH] If you dislike it that much, I do adopt Yashica TLR. And I miss mine so much it hurts. And yes, like you I like the older ones better. Enjoy yours. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kent T Posted June 6, 2022 Share Posted June 6, 2022 [ATTACH=full]1427171[/ATTACH] The more I use my example, the more I like it. My favorite rangefinder compact out of those I've owned. The perfect street camera for me. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kent T Posted June 6, 2022 Share Posted June 6, 2022 I think the 124G went through a bit cost cutting over its 16 years production life. When I lived in Tokyo and often visited second hand camera shops, and drooled + fondled a handful of 124Gs - I seem to recall there were distinct varying feeling of plasticky in the samples I handled. According to a well known Yashica repairman I knew, the 124-G tooling sustained a lot of wear and tear over that 16 year production run. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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