don_boyd3 Posted August 17, 2008 Share Posted August 17, 2008 Thank all who responded to my earlier request for info about this very interesting lens. I couldn't resist. So I just pulled the trigger on lens, hood, filter, case and manual on the bay. Got it for less than I thought would be needed. I'll be in study mode for some time. I'm pumped. Don B in Hampton Roads Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
don_boyd3 Posted August 17, 2008 Author Share Posted August 17, 2008 Oops, and adapter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pensacolaphoto Posted August 17, 2008 Share Posted August 17, 2008 This is a great lens, Don. Let us know how you fare with it. The first time I ever used my 35mm TS was in Italy, as I took photo of a high tower. I managed to avoid getting the "falling back effect". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
baris_john Posted August 18, 2008 Share Posted August 18, 2008 Samples! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
don_boyd3 Posted August 18, 2008 Author Share Posted August 18, 2008 You bet Baris, as soon as I get the lens. Just mailed payment in today and the lens has to come from California. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jtk Posted August 19, 2008 Share Posted August 19, 2008 fyi it's an anamorphic lens...it can stretch an image...sometimes (rarely) useful for that if used as a copy lens. Mine was exquisitely sharp. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
don_boyd3 Posted August 20, 2008 Author Share Posted August 20, 2008 Thank you John. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
philip_wilson Posted August 21, 2008 Share Posted August 21, 2008 Sorry I missed the first thread - I have the lens and like it a lot - I use the tilt function more than the shift as I rarely do architectural. Two tips for its use are; get a grid screen for your camera (I use an F1N or a T90 in both cases it is a D type screen) and meter carefully. In my case I find that the T90 tends to meter better with this lens than the F1N. I am not really sure why the F1N does not meter as well but especially in close up shots the meter is not really as accurate as I would like. This is not a camera issue as it is fine with all other lenses - it may be just that the T90 has a more modern (and more accurate) meter. In the case of the F1N I use the AD screen - it may be better with a PD screen. With print film the meter issue is not significant but with Velvia 50 I generally use the T90. I have not tried the lens on my A1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
don_boyd3 Posted August 21, 2008 Author Share Posted August 21, 2008 Thank you Philip. I have F-1n's (Second Edition). Got a Laser D screen then had it modified with the Brightscreen 20/20 upgrade. ((I also have a Laser G screen but Brightscreen didn't think their modification would make any difference). I am convinced the MLU function helps any camera between 1/30 and 1/2 second. I do not use the in-camera meters but use a Pentax 1 Degree Spotmeter with appropriate adjustments for different magnifications. Thank you for your insight. Don B in Hampton Roads Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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