MS Optics on Film

[bayernfan]

I have this sneaking suspicion that a few RFF members are using their MS Optics lenses on film. I thought we might dedicate a thread to sharing the photographs we make with these silly lenses. Please list the lens and film used.

I've been shooting my 35/3.5 Perar for a few weeks, but my film backlog is, well, sizeable. So I'll be sharing soon. :angel:

 

[Dante_Stella]

Been shooting a Sonnetar with a CLE. Which should not work but somehow does!

Dante

 

[yorda]

Been using both the 24mm Perar et 35 Apoqualia on film, will post some photos as soon as i will understand how to

 

[music_healing]

been using sonnetar for years ever since it came out

have 2 apoqualia .. one for backup

shot > 50 perhaps almost 100 rolls with msoptics

beautiful lens esp the apoqualia


Sincerely
William Jusuf

 

[jamin-b]

I use my 28mm triplet as a second wide angle lens on my Leica CL. The whole viewfinder is more or less equivalent to the 28mm view.

 

[bayernfan]

Been using both the 24mm Perar et 35 Apoqualia on film, will post some photos as soon as i will understand how to

please do. looking forward to seeing images from everyone.

 

[Stephen G]

I've shot the MS Optics 35/1.4 Apoqualia on film & digital..

Here's some film

Kodak Pro 100

kodakpro100_20170520_18 by Steve, on Flickr

Kodak Tri-X

kodak400tx_20170614_16 by Steve, on Flickr

Kodak Tri-X

m7_trix_20180422_08 by Steve, on Flickr

Fuji Superia 1600

superia1600_20170311_6 by Steve, on Flickr

Kodak Portra 160

portra160_20170226_10 by Steve, on Flickr

 

[FrozenInTime]

Tmax 400
MS Apoqualia 35/1.4 both at f/1.4

Also Sonnetar 50/1.1

 

[bayernfan]

Kodak Portra 160

portra160_20170226_10 by Steve, on Flickr

This has such a vintage feel. Very nice.

 

[bayernfan]

Tmax 400
MS Apoqualia 35/1.4 both at f/1.4

it's very moody at f/1.4 on B&W, isn't it?

 

[Corran]

35mm f/3.5 Perar, on TMX pushed 2 stops:

Can't say I like the 35/1.4 at all from the pics above. The Perar is a great lens to fit my M6 in a small pocket. That and an Elmar 50/3.5 is about as small a kit as you can get.

 

[jonmanjiro]

Here's a few from the archives, snapped back in early 2012. One thing that made quite an impression on me during my brief ownership of a little Perar 28mm F4 was its, ummmmm, unique flare control (or lack thereof ).


Perar 28mm F4 by Jon, on Flickr



Perar 28mm F4 by Jon, on Flickr

 

[jonmanjiro]

I don't miss it but it was an interesting little lens.


Perar 28mm F4 by Jon, on Flickr


Perar 28mm F4 by Jon, on Flickr

 

[jonmanjiro]

Mad genius Miyazaki-san, the man behind MS Optics, snapped by me on September 3rd, 2010 - the day I first met him. I'd dropped by to get an S-mount W-Nikkor 35/1.8 he'd just converted to M-mount for me adjusted. He had just finished assembling his first Perar 35mm 3.5 on that bench right there when I walked in, and he handed it to me to try. This pic was taken with that lens on an Epson RD-1s. Yes yes, digital, and this is a film photo thread, but since its a pic of the man himself I'm sure you can make an exception!

I took that Perar home that day without paying for it. Miyazaki-san said I could wire the money to him later if I liked it, or just send it back if I didn't.

Interestingly, he practically begged me to become a dealer for him that day. I declined, but his offer certainly surprised me, as one particular dealer at the time seemed to think he had an exclusive arrangement with Miyazaki-san. Something must have gotten lost in translation between them as Miyazaki-san certainly didn't think so, and he was taking on new dealers left, right, and center soon after...


MS Optical Miyazaki-san by Jon, on Flickr

 

[Godfrey]

I'd like his MS Optics 28mm f/2 lens, but it's a bit pricier than I want to spend for another 28mm lens.

 

[bayernfan]

Mad genius Miyazaki-san, the man behind MS Optics, snapped by me on September 3rd, 2010 - the day I first met him. I'd dropped by to get an S-mount W-Nikkor 35/1.8 he'd just converted to M-mount for me adjusted. He had just finished assembling his first Perar 35mm 3.5 on that bench right there when I walked in, and he handed it to me to try. This pic was taken with that lens on an Epson RD-1s. Yes yes, digital, and this is a film photo thread, but since its a pic of the man himself I'm sure you can make an exception!

Thanks for sharing your personal story with the Miyazaki-san. And the pics are great as well.

 

[yorda]

Here we are, 2 Portraits and a Self from my last TriX, a Leica M7 ALC and the 35 Apoqualia.
Shot around f2.

 

[yorda]

and Some older photos that i Like from the apoqualia.

 

[Steve M.]

Thanks for posting these shots, Honestly, I am having difficulty seeing the attraction to lenses that, apparently, give the Holga like bad image quality I see in most of the photos, but to each their own. Why not just buy a Holga? The occasional 3-D effect is cool. I see that in some of the shots. It's a real head scratcher why some shots look like that, while others are blurry, flarey and out of focus.

 

[yorda]

Hey Steve, I understand, those lens are not easy to master.

You can use their wickness to give a certain "look/mood" to your photos but they are definitly not Holgas.

Here are some shots with the 24Perar.

MP/24Perar/Portra160

MP/24Perar/Natura1600

And they looks pretty damn good!