who is going to line up for the new Thambar?
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benmacphoto
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I would love to try one out and get some sample images with it.
Out to Lunch
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People with a lot of loose change.
raid
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What is the anticipated cost for such a lens? I did not see the price listed. I may have missed it.
my guess: $7000?
my guess: $7000?
f16sunshine
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No Thanks, I have a Domiplan.. 😀
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Pioneer
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A diffusion filter on my 90/2.8 Tele-Elmarit will likely provide a very similar effect.
I will have to pass on this one.
I will have to pass on this one.
raid
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My guess was very close to the true price.
Once I will win zillion of Dollars somehow, I will get one. It looks like a cool lens to get and use if you have tons of money to burn.
Once I will win zillion of Dollars somehow, I will get one. It looks like a cool lens to get and use if you have tons of money to burn.
Huss
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If Lomo made this and sold it for $700, people would lay an egg.
I'm waiting for the 7Artisans version for $29.99.
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I'm waiting for the 7Artisans version for $29.99.
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jarski
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this thread brought the news for me. interesting lens, I will try once have that winning lottery ticket 😀
B-9
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Bump for 7artisans making a 30$ clone! IDE buy that.
mdarnton
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Lensbaby made a pretty good version--their "soft focus optic"---they're about $50 on ebay. The rendition beats the Thambar, I think. It's interesting that Leica's sample pix showcase some of the worst effects you can get with this type of lens if you haven't shot one before. If you want to spend a bit more for a fancy mount, there's the Lensbaby Velvet 56.
No, the effect is not the same as a soft focus filter. The thing that draws people to real soft focus lenses is the increased depth of field at larger openings.
No, the effect is not the same as a soft focus filter. The thing that draws people to real soft focus lenses is the increased depth of field at larger openings.
Emile de Leon
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Would luv to have one..but at $6500..for a 1 trick pony...
I wonder what it will do to the used Thambar market..those HK dealers...sittin on them..suddenly aint worth what they used to be..
For that kind of bread..I could get a Cooke SF for 4x5...the recent model used..for about 1/2 the price..
I wonder what it will do to the used Thambar market..those HK dealers...sittin on them..suddenly aint worth what they used to be..
For that kind of bread..I could get a Cooke SF for 4x5...the recent model used..for about 1/2 the price..
Timmyjoe
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Vaseline on the UV/haze filter on my 90mm Elmarit-M, same thing, cost, $.05
I guess some people with massively disposable income need new toys.
Best,
-Tim
I guess some people with massively disposable income need new toys.
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Like many, I wish I had enough free cash to even think about it. no.
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PhotoMat
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If I had that much cash in my camera gear slush fund, I'd rather pay $4 more and get the Fuji GFX medium format body. I can always put a nose print on my Leica glass for much less.😉
ruby.monkey
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The sample photos give me a headache.
ptpdprinter
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This is just a lens for collectors.
mpaniagua
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I suppose most of them will end up as collectible items, never to be used. Although I suppose that was the aim to begin with.
Its a good lens but like Pioneer said, there are better alternatives to get the effect.
Will pass.
Marcelo
Its a good lens but like Pioneer said, there are better alternatives to get the effect.
Will pass.
Marcelo
