Picture with a CV Heliar 12mm?

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Dear Folks,

does anyone have some picture taken with a CV 12mm Heliar lens to share? I would particularly appreciate pictures of architecture to judge the distorsion it produces on straight lines. Of course, I also appreciate any comment from people who own the lens!

Tnx!

GLF
 
The 12mm f5.6 is a stunning lens. It is, however, a lens that takes some time to get used to. Image quality is astounding and for something that gives you 127 degree diagonal image, it is surprisingly rectilinear. I dont use mine on tripod and with a level (I know I should) so any "falling" images are due to my inability to hold it straight.
If you get one, you will find yourself shooting a lot, just to get the hang of it. The medical term is "wideitis" I think!
 
This is one wide lens! Such high quality, too.

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For this shot, I was standing on the sideway right in front of these houses, but it looks as if I'm across the street:
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R-D1 + Heliar 12/5.6. Photos taken handheld.

Location: Wanchai, Hong Kong
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Location: Causeway Bay MTR, Hong Kong
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Location: Central, Hong Kong
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Location: Central Ferry Pier, Hong Kong. These two guys are RFF members.
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Location: Admiralty, Hong Kong
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OK.

Couldn't resist this one...

I sold mine because it was so extreme, but as you can see, when it gets it right, Wow!

Regards

Andy
 

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Here is a shot with the 12. I am more of a 50mm guy, so this lens is quite extreme for me and takes some getting used to.

Ben Marks

Oops. My JPG was not compressed enough. Take my word for it?
 
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