First Results with Bessa L + Canon Wideangle Lenses

[pensacolaphoto]

Recently I acquired a Bessa L camera here on PN, and I put it to use

with Canon wide angle lenses; in particular, I used the Canon FD

7.5mm/5.6 SSC fisheye and the Vivitar 19mm/3.8 (in FD mount). SSC

lenses allow you to manually control the aperture whereas newer FD

lenses don't [without a tiny adapter which I am trying to get]. I am

quite pleased with the results, showing me a new way of using Canon

FD lenses and Leitz lenses on the L.

 

Photos follow.

[pensacolaphoto]

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This is a photo taken in our backyard with the 7.5mm lens set at 8.0 with Konica 160 film.

[pensacolaphoto]

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Photo is taken with the Vivitar 19mm/3.8 wide open.

[shambrick007]

How do you like that 7.5 fish Raid? Can you please post some pix?<p>Those FD to LTM converters are great <p><img src = http://www.photo.net/bboard/image?bboard_upload_id=22072084>

[pensacolaphoto]

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Another shot taken with the fisheye lens.

[shambrick007]

I see I posted too soon ;-)

[pensacolaphoto]

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Vivitar 19mm/3.8 wide open.

 

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I love the 7.5 lens. You just have to be careful not to overdo it. It has built-in filters, and it can spectacular scenic/beach images. No need to watch "your horizon" since the image is round and everything is "leve".

[pete1]

How did you keep your feet out of the picture?

[pensacolaphoto]

Keep your feet out of the picture gets easy with age; as your eyes get weaker, you stretch out your rams when reading a newspaper. This is similar: stretch out your arm :-)

[bobatkins]

I have the Vivitar 19/3.8 and I've taken some fine pictures with it.

 

However from a strictly technical point of view, it's about what you'd expect from an under $100 (new) 3rd party lens. Not quite up to Leica sharpness standards....barely up to modern plastic consumer zoom lens standards.

 

I still like it, because it's small, light and convenient, but sharpness freaks should steer clear of it!

[pensacolaphoto]

God save us from freaks!

[icuneko]

The initial sky-gazing photo is like what people born outside first see when they enter this world and open their eyes.

[pensacolaphoto]

Well, "sharpness freaks" were mentioned.

[smooch]

<i>...Those FD to LTM converters are great....</i><p>Where might one get one?? Thanks.

[pensacolaphoto]

Earl: try www.cameraquest.com. Look for the Canon FD Adapter B.

[morthcam]

There are a couple on ebay right now, search on Canon Converter B.

[pensacolaphoto]

I will replace the Vivitar 19mm lens with the Canon 17mm lens in future Bessa adventures. The 17mm is sharper in my opinion.