P. Lynn Miller
Well-known
At least, we cannot accuse you of being hasty! The RD1 with the 40 sounds like a very nice set-up.
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i think i waited, saving the best for the last...
f16sunshine
Moderator
Congrats Joe 
looking forward to seeing the results you get. It's an nteresting lens for sure and a safe investment should you not like it.
looking forward to seeing the results you get. It's an nteresting lens for sure and a safe investment should you not like it.
OK I'm quoting you, if you buy anything else, you'll need to do it under an assumed name.
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OK I'm quoting you, if you buy anything else, you'll need to do it under an assumed name.
i don't think those quotes would hold up in a court of law...
squirrel$$$bandit
Veteran
this is SO not the last lens you buy...
can't wait to see your images! please post a report on handling, too.
can't wait to see your images! please post a report on handling, too.
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it could be...yeah, really, like it COULD BE...
monochromejrnl
Well-known
ha, RFF members know Joe better than he does himself... who knows, maybe you can teach an old monkey new tricks
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in fact...i could even sell some more...
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monkey?
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monochromejrnl
Well-known
your avatar = monkey or guerilla? ;P
zleica
Established
Joe,
The next specialty lens is Konica 50/2.4 LTM.
Cheers,
The next specialty lens is Konica 50/2.4 LTM.
Cheers,
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ok, makes sense now...
bennyng
Benny Ng
I am quite a fan of the Rollei 35RF system. Besides the 40mm Sonnar, the 80mm Planar is also a stellar lens although it's often overlooked. On the R-D1, I find the 50mm frameline to be more accurate than the 35mm frameline for the 40mm Sonnar.
Cheers,
david.elliott
Well-known
Grats on your purchase.
noimmunity
scratch my niche
Congrats, Joe!
This is one of my most used lenses. I use it for backpacking. The center of the image is incredibly sharp, less so towards the corners. Extremely compact, it appears to have the same build as the CV 28/3.5, with which it shares the same filter size (and would make an excellent two lens pair).
When Joe gets a thread up I'll post some pics too.
This is one of my most used lenses. I use it for backpacking. The center of the image is incredibly sharp, less so towards the corners. Extremely compact, it appears to have the same build as the CV 28/3.5, with which it shares the same filter size (and would make an excellent two lens pair).
When Joe gets a thread up I'll post some pics too.
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looks as if the lens will be delivered tomorrow!!!
of course i will be at work but might be able to get it after work if the local postal station gets it into the computer quickly. (they usually do)
and i have next week off...
of course i will be at work but might be able to get it after work if the local postal station gets it into the computer quickly. (they usually do)
and i have next week off...
kermaier
Well-known
Interesting observation - the original hood for the Rollei looks a lot like the LH-2 hood for the CV 50/2.5 and 35/2.5 LTM Skopars.
Ari
zleica
Established
There are few of them available lately from Japan on the big auction site. The price seems came down somewhat. It's certainly a very special lens. I enjoy using mine on M8 and Panasonic GH1.
Cheers,
Cheers,
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it's here
it's beautiful
it's starting to rain...
but that's a sign of good luck on the prairies (for weddings anyway)
now to finally decide what to partner it with...
it's beautiful
it's starting to rain...
but that's a sign of good luck on the prairies (for weddings anyway)
now to finally decide what to partner it with...