steinheil 85/2 -- xp2 tests

[triplefinger]

I'm gonna post a few test shots from my first roll, shot with my ZI and a $99 Steinheil 85/2...

I'm pleased.

not the first roll i ever exposed... the first with this lens.

 

[triplefinger]

first batch...

first batch...

here's batch number 1

all at f2.8

 

[triplefinger]

and batch number 2

all at f2.8

 

[triplefinger]

and batch number 3

f2.8
f4
f5.6
f8

 

[amateriat]

You're on your way. Keep working.


- Barrett

 

[triplefinger]

i wonder what that means...

 

[amateriat]

i wonder what that means...

It's a good thing. I'm liking a good deal of what I see. Keep on keeping-on.


- Barrett

 

[lubitel]

really nice photos! I especially like the portrait from the side.

I am getting some test prints from my new J-9 today, I hope they are anywhere near this quality.

 

[Nick R.]

RFF: land of the $1200 body and $12 lens.

 

[Marc-A.]

RFF: land of the $1200 body and $12 lens.

LOL 😀 😀 😀

 

[lubitel]

Thats one thing I like about RFs 😀 everything is possible

 

[triplefinger]

I'm sure the shot would not look nearly as nice had i put the lens on a cheaper body... i'm sure of it. absolutely... uh. ok, maybe it would be fine on my M2, but then i'd have to THINK more! 😉

RFF: land of the $1200 body and $12 lens.

 

[triplefinger]

Please do let us see the J9 shots!

really nice photos! I especially like the portrait from the side.

I am getting some test prints from my new J-9 today, I hope they are anywhere near this quality.

 

[pshinkaw]

I use my $40, 85mm Culminar on my $750, M2.

In fact, that's why I bought the lens.

What's the big deal?

-Paul

 

[triplefinger]

I think the $40 lens is a big deal. I really like mine even tho i paid $99... very nice glass.

 

[Marc-A.]

I use my $40, 85mm Culminar on my $750, M2.
In fact, that's why I bought the lens.
What's the big deal?
-Paul

Paul, that was just a joke by Nick. 😉

The Culminar is a great lens, and I would be happy to have one.
Triplefinger, very nice pictures!! I'm looking forward to more portraits with that lens.

Best,

Marc

 

[Nick R.]

As Marc says, just winding you guys up a little 🙂

 

[Trius]

I'd love to see more shots with this lens on different film. I like the tonality and grainlessness of C41 b&w, I don't think it provides highest resolution. Not that I'm a resolution freak, but it would be interesting to have some test shots to demonstrate resolution. Also, my impression of C41 is that matching tonal range of a medium speed film such as APX 100 is difficult with with XP2 or TN400. It seems like you have to nail the exposure exactly to do that, though I could be wrong due to limited experience.

The reason I'd love to see more is that I found the Steinheil Cassar 50/2.8 on a Tower 19 to be really, really sharp. I have only shot it on Kodak c41 b&w and Eckerd/Fuji C41 200. Now I'd like to run some APX 100 through it and see the results. Once you dial in the best combo with a Steinheil, it could be a one of those magic combinations.

 

[raid]

Trius: This photo was taken with Tmax 3200:

http://www.rangefinderforum.com/photopost/showphoto.php?photo=46616&cat=500&ppuser=3565

 

[Trius]

Raid:

I saw that ... it's very nice, and the grain gives it a moody atmosphere. The expression is wonderful.