images: legacy lenses on the Fuji X-Pro and X-E cameras

[Leica0Series]

Nice shot! What is this - "Rainbow adapter"? Never heard about it.

It's Rainbow Imaging ... here's the link to where I got it. It's actually very sturdy. Probably could have done OK with it instead of the Fuji, but I figured I would try some of the lens corrections Fuji offers, although I haven't yet.

http://www.amazon.com/Rainbowimaging-Fujifilm-X-Pro1-Camera-Adapter/dp/B007YPJMAI

 

[RS2]

Taken this evening with a 50 Summilux on my X-E1.


20130804 102b by Ronald S. Smith, on Flickr

 

[semilog]

Photos from 2013 NACC, Seattle by Semilog, on Flickr


all hail the rock by Semilog, on Flickr



conductor by Semilog, on Flickr

All three: 35 Summilux ASPH.

 

[elvispreasley]

All three: 35 Summilux ASPH.

Third shot is absolutely GREAT!

 

[elvispreasley]

It's Rainbow Imaging ... here's the link to where I got it. It's actually very sturdy. Probably could have done OK with it instead of the Fuji, but I figured I would try some of the lens corrections Fuji offers, although I haven't yet.

http://www.amazon.com/Rainbowimaging-Fujifilm-X-Pro1-Camera-Adapter/dp/B007YPJMAI

Oh, I see. Thanx! Never heard about this brand name. Looks pretty much solid and well build. Also price is more than Good. Hopefully it's not gonna give any focus shift for m-leses (known issue for cheap "noname" adapters). I'm using Voigtlander adapter - working without any problem, but kind expensive.

 

[elvispreasley]

Summicron 50mm with Iridient Developer adjusting


DSCF1067 by Andrii Radevych, on Flickr

 

[RS2]

21/2.8 Elmarit-M on X-E1


201308011 046a by Ronald S. Smith, on Flickr

50/2.0 Summicron Collapsible on X-E1


201308011 063a by Ronald S. Smith, on Flickr

 

[GaryLH]

Some shots from Nikon 85f1.8 via speedbooster on Fuji XP1

40% crop

100% crop

Shot wide open (f1.8 becomes 1.2 on a speedbooster) converted to BW using SEP2

Pano crop - fountain in front of local library

From a walk around the local reservoir using the Nikon 24-85f2.8-4.. It is kind of nice having a zoom which is now a f2-2.8 due to the effects of the speed booster.

Pano crop shot at 24f5.6

@24 wide open f2

@85 macro mode 50% crop (don't remember the f stop)

@85f5.6 50% crop

@around 35f4 pano crop

Gary

 

[39per1]

Voigtlaender 15 mm f4,5 Super Wide Heliar screw mount, via Voigtlaender LTM to M / Fuji X to M adapters:


American Gothic vs Italian Romanesque... di Davide _non so cos'è l'AccaDiErre, su Flickr

 

[KEH]

Shot with new to me Summaron 35/3.5, X-E1. Here's the little beast:

http://www.rangefinderforum.com/rffgallery/gallery/1632/med_U1632I1376087012.SEQ.0.jpg

And the photo:

I was commenting recently that the XF35/1.4 in particular is so good that there is not a lot to be gained by using modern Leica glass on the X-E1. But there is lots of fun to be had with lenses that have 'character' - hence the new Summaron. As you can see, lots of flare at the top owing to the bright sky.

But then the question is how to process the digital file to preserve the old school look - in the end I opted for fairly low contrast and very little 'clarity' adjustment, plus a bit of grain. Otherwise you just end up with another sharp contrasty image which could have come from any other lens...

Any thoughts about processing?

Cheers,
Kirk

 

[RS2]

Looks great Kirk! You've definitely retained the character of the lens.

 

[Jamie Pillers]

Nikkor Ai-S 50/1.8

Nikkor Ai-S 50/1.8

Hollyhock

Post processing: Silver Efex

 

[Jamie Pillers]

Flektogon (Exakta) 35/2.8

Flektogon (Exakta) 35/2.8

Last of the summer's crop

Post processing: Silver Efex

 

[Jamie Pillers]

Nikkor Series E 100/2.8

Nikkor Series E 100/2.8

Last of the summer crop #2

 

[back alley]

Last of the summer crop #2

i like this...

been trying to figure out the title...last of the summer crop...wondering just how you cropped the image...doh!!!
sometimes i amaze myself with my dimwittedness!

 

[Camtography]

Recently purchased a Helios 58mm just after the firmware update. I should have done this sooner!


Helios-7 by Camtography, on Flickr

I'm looking to add the Nikon 105 2.5 (non IS) to the list.

 

[GaryLH]

Some shots today's walk around the local reservoir taken with the 50f1.4 AFS G using Metabones Speedbooster..

Pano crop shot about f2 (2.8 setting).

Converted to B&W using SEP2

Gary

 

[GaryLH]

Two more from the Nikon 50f1.4 AFS G

Gary

 

[Jamie Pillers]

i like this...

been trying to figure out the title...last of the summer crop...wondering just how you cropped the image...doh!!!
sometimes i amaze myself with my dimwittedness!

Good thing I didn't use a Summar to make the image! 😛

 

[Jamie Pillers]

Recently purchased a Helios 58mm just after the firmware update. I should have done this sooner!


Helios-7 by Camtography, on Flickr

I'm looking to add the Nikon 105 2.5 (non IS) to the list.

Check out images on Flickr made with the Nikon Series E 100/2.8... you might be able to save yourself some $$. 🙂