alexander_krasotkin

Lisa, go for 140/2.8. Great lens, light enough and focuses very fast. I had one, but sold to finance Leica equipment and regret now. If I have a chance would buy it back.

Here are examples from shooting in Israel with this lens:

http://www.krasotkin.com/portfolio/?photo=339

http://www.krasotkin.com/portfolio/?photo=320

http://www.krasotkin.com/portfolio/?photo=304

http://www.photoline.ru/photo/1152168210

http://www.photoline.ru/photo/1152605297

best regards,

Guys, I need your help:

1) My recently bought GX has a focusing screen with Central Split-Image Wedge,

Microprism Ring and gridlines, which I do not really like. It constantly

confuses me, while shooting.

I got used to focusing with a plain screen without any additional features and

advancements. Can you suggest on which type of screen I should buy? Certainly

I want it bright, or even superbright...) Does Rollei have one?

2) I am also looking to buy 45 degree prism. 90 degree is really awkward to

use. Can you share your experience with using 45 degree prism? It looks

lighter and smaller then 90 and sounds like more convenient to use.

Thank you very much in advance.

Regards,

Alexander

Joe, as I understand the build-in-meter will not work in this case? Is it a better option then to buy Rollei 45 degree prismfinder and why?

thank you very much in advance.

regards,

Alexander

Konica Hexar AF is great! If you have a chance - buy it! Have a look:

http://www.krasotkin.com/portfolio/?photo=313

http://www.krasotkin.com/portfolio/?photo=173

http://www.krasotkin.com/portfolio/?photo=129

http://www.krasotkin.com/portfolio/?photo=54

http://www.krasotkin.com/portfolio/?photo=69

regards,

Alex

I use Contax 645 for more then 3 years. It's just wonderful camera with great lenses!

Here some examples:

Sonnar 140/2.8

http://www.krasotkin.com/portfolio/?photo=304

Planar 80/2

http://www.krasotkin.com/portfolio/?photo=276

Distagon 45/2.8

http://www.krasotkin.com/portfolio/?photo=180

I really enjoy using it!

regards,

Alexander

I shoot with Contax 645 AF with 80/2 and 45/2.8. Have a look at pictures on my web-site:

http://www.krasotkin.com

P.S. Also I have recently purchased 55/3.5 and 140/2.8, which will be delivered to me soon.

regards,

Alexander

I own Contax 645 AF with 45/2.8 and 80/2. Recently I have additionally invested into 55/3.5 and 140/2.8. The system is great, especially for landscape work. You can see examples at my web page.

regards,

Alexander Krasotkin

www.krasotkin.com

Collegues,

What are the reliable stores that sell used digital backs for medium

format cameras? I am considering to buy used Kodak DSC Pro Back or

Phase One P20/P25.

thanks & regards,

Alexander

"Fourth, by f/16 or f/22 your lens (again, if properly designed and manufactured) will return diffraction limited results (90 l/mm at f16 and 60 l/mm at f/22)."

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Christopher, I thought, that maximim sharpness for the majority of Contax lenses are af f/16 and perhaps f/22 for 120/4, which represent exactly the midpoint for aperture range. And f/11 is a midpoint for 35 mm lenses. Am I right?

Dear coleagues, thank you very much for your support and detailed suggestions.

I wonder why Kodak E200 at 320 is push+1? My experince was setting it at 400 ICO and developed push +1. Here is an example: http://www.krasotkin.com/portfolio/?photo=153&lang=2

I will stick to Kodak E100G & 200 combo, Velvia 50 (I wonder why no one mentioned about Kodak 100VS?)and perhaps some rolls of Provia 400F.

Thank you very much again!

regards,

Alexander

Colleagues,

I am wondering what slidefilm will be the best for travelling (Asia:

Nepal, Tibet, China) especially as the exposure latitude is

concerned. My equipment is Contax 645 with a few lenses and 2 backs.

My scanner is Nikon Coolscan 8000ED.

From my personal experience, I have found out that Kodak Ektachrome

E200 is the one that is not so bad.

I know that exposure latitude for slidefilm is very narrow to

compare with negative, but would like to hear your suggestions?

Thank you very much in advance,

Alexander

Gary, thank you very much for your detailed comment. I really did not want to offend anyone, but by picture itself, I was meaning "character of the lens". I truly belive that this is a very nice lens, which will fit to my setup.

Alexander

Colleagues,

I am looking to buy 140/2.8 lens for my Contax 645. At present I

have 45/2.8, 55/3.5 (just about to get), 80/2. I am very happy with

this setup. However I want a portrait lens for my Contax. What is

your impression about this lens? Appreciate if you can share some

images made by it. As I understand from the reports, focusing is ok

and boke is really nice, although nothing really outstanding as far

as the picture itself is concerned.

Thank you very much in advance.

Alexander

www.krasotkin.com

Guys,

I am just about to purchase 55/3.5 to fill the gap between 45/2.8

abd 80/2. The initial plan was to go for 35/3.5, but after analysing

my photo archive, I have found out that very rarely use superwide

angle, so I have decided to get 55/3.5. What is your opinion re

sharpness, resolution, bokeh and focusing speed? Does it give a

different picture then 80/2? From what I have read on the web, this

lens is highly regarded by users.

thank you very much in advance.

Alexander