JoshRoot
The NW will rise again.
So I think I've got my RD1 lens kit set up the way I want. Which is good, because I can't afford any more "current" lenses.
But I think it would be cool to find a couple of cheap FSU lenses, just as something fun to do.
What are a couple of good 35mm & 50mm lenses to start with? Any good ebay sellers or other places to buy? I'm hoping to not have to do much in the way of "adjusting" if I can avoid it. Which may not be possible with the FSU lenses I realize.
But I think it would be cool to find a couple of cheap FSU lenses, just as something fun to do.
What are a couple of good 35mm & 50mm lenses to start with? Any good ebay sellers or other places to buy? I'm hoping to not have to do much in the way of "adjusting" if I can avoid it. Which may not be possible with the FSU lenses I realize.
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wlewisiii
Guest
Well, there is only one FSU 35mm lens - fortunately it's one of, if not the, best lens they ever made. The Jupiter 12 is a 35/2.8 that I find to be excellent. With the crop factor, I'm not so sure how they'll work, but I really like mine on my Canon RF's.
Now as for 50's... then it get's interesting. What lenses that you have used do you prefer? A Jupiter 8 or an Industar-61 L/D are both very good lenses but they have a very different look to each other. I don't know what kind of clearance the RD-1 body has so I can't speak to being able to use collapsibles, but if it can, the Industar 22 50/3.5 Elmar clone is a very fun lens to use as well.
As for sellers, I always go to Fedka - http://www.fedka.com/catalog/ He is more expensive but I have always found the quality of his products and his exemplary customer service more than makes up for what little I'd save playing Ebay roullette.
Hope this helps,
William
Now as for 50's... then it get's interesting. What lenses that you have used do you prefer? A Jupiter 8 or an Industar-61 L/D are both very good lenses but they have a very different look to each other. I don't know what kind of clearance the RD-1 body has so I can't speak to being able to use collapsibles, but if it can, the Industar 22 50/3.5 Elmar clone is a very fun lens to use as well.
As for sellers, I always go to Fedka - http://www.fedka.com/catalog/ He is more expensive but I have always found the quality of his products and his exemplary customer service more than makes up for what little I'd save playing Ebay roullette.
Hope this helps,
William
JoshRoot
The NW will rise again.
I'd say that I'm looking for a fairly sharp 50, as opposed to a "glow" lens. But then again, since it becomes a 75, I would likely use it for portrait style shots.
The 35 becomes a 50ish on the RD1. 50 is a length that I don't use much, but I want to give it a bit more of a try. So an inexpensive FSU might be a good option.
As for collapsable, I have a 50/2 Summitar that fits into the body. Though the lens is a bit off due to an accident a few years ago. So it doesn't really get much use.
The 35 becomes a 50ish on the RD1. 50 is a length that I don't use much, but I want to give it a bit more of a try. So an inexpensive FSU might be a good option.
As for collapsable, I have a 50/2 Summitar that fits into the body. Though the lens is a bit off due to an accident a few years ago. So it doesn't really get much use.
captainslack
Five Goats Hunter
I'd be wary of mounting a Jupiter 12 on an RD-1. The J-12 has a large rear element and won't mount properly on many non-FSU cameras. Doing so might damage something inside the camera and I'm sure you don't want that!
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wlewisiii
Guest
He has a valid point, however some of the issues only apply to early versions of the lens. I'd search and see if anyone has practical experiance trying the lens with the RD-1.
Sharp. Hmm. Either the Jupiter-8 or the Industar-61 L/D are your best bets. The I-61 is excruciatingly sharp in most circumstances and cheaper
; in your situation I'd try it first.
Hope this helps,
William
Sharp. Hmm. Either the Jupiter-8 or the Industar-61 L/D are your best bets. The I-61 is excruciatingly sharp in most circumstances and cheaper
; in your situation I'd try it first. Hope this helps,
William