Hi! Can you make a portrait session test Nikon or Sigma prime 1.4 lens with Monster Adapter LA-FE2 + Sony A7rIV ? Please
@apertureonepointfour3 күн бұрын
Hi, I only have a Sigma Art 1.4 40mm with Sony E mount. Unfortunately I only have a few lenses that I can use on the LA-FE2 and a fast focal length is unfortunately not included.
@randallstewart12246 күн бұрын
The Tamron SP lenses are all quite good optical quality and were bargains when new. This 28-80 zoom is excellent, however the 35-80mm zoom it replaced was even better. In fact, it was as good as the competing Nikkor at the time. The 35-80 was offered for less than two years. It was replaced by an inferior lens because the market demanded the wide zoom reach to 28mm, so all makers were making this change at the time.
@apertureonepointfour3 күн бұрын
Many thanks for your comment. I really liked Tamron lenses back in the analog days. I will definitely buy the Tamron SP 2.8-3.8 35-80mm, model 55B, at some point if I find a good offer and then present it here.
@v-g-z36898 күн бұрын
Bis Februar 2017 hat man vom Großlabor CEWE für dieses und das 126er Format sogar noch rein optische Abzüge bekommen, also ganz was Feines. Ich schätze mal, dass die das entweder in Handarbeit gemacht haben (die Abzüge hatten hinten keinen Aufdruck und waren wirklich gut) oder für diese selten angefrageten Formate noch eine alte Maschine betrieben haben weil sich die Umrüstung auf eine digitale Abzugsmaschine nicht gelohnt hat. Leider wurde der Service im März `17 eingestellt, mangelnde Nachfrage war die offizielle Angabe, was sein kann, vlt ist ihnen aber auch einfach die Maschine kaputt gegangen. Übrigens, Pixelnet mach das Format noch, die Abzüge sind zwar nicht toll aber in Ordnung. Foto Labor Service Görner in Dresden auch, ebenfalls das Frankenlabor in Erlangen, Foto Sofort Tetzel in München und Foto Leutner in Wien. Alle nehmen auch alte Filme, sofern es sich um C-41 handelt. E-6 und SW machen Görner und Leutner auch, ungeachtet des Alters. Görner nimmt ALLE Entwicklungsprozesse, auch die alten Agfa, Orwo und Kodak Vorschriften. Das nur zur Info, ist vlt etwas komfortabler als das Ganze nach England zu senden.
@v-g-z36898 күн бұрын
Tolle Kamera, hab die auch, als Super mit 3 Wechselobjektiven, Blitz und Winder, bin aber mittlerweile auf eine Minolta 110 Zoom SLR umgestiegen. Gerade mit Diafilm eine geniale Sache! Nur Diarahmen für das kleine Format sind extrem schwer zu bekommen...
@v-g-z36898 күн бұрын
Tolle Kamera, hab die auch, 2016 für kleines Geld gekauft, erst letzte Woche wieder einen Film (genau den gleichen Porst wie aus dem Video, hab da mal eine größere Menge davon gekauft vor einigen Jahren, der geht noch gut!) zum entwickeln abgegeben. Macht Spaß das Ding! Und wenn man auf einen positiven Fortschritt von Ferrania hoffen kann, dann gibt es vlt. irgendwann auch wieder 126er Film, denn die entsprechenden Maschinen haben die noch, vermutlich als einzige Firma.
@justusgovaert10 күн бұрын
I hope I can find this lens somewhere for not to expensive so I can also use it on my Canon eos 70D because I think it's also a pretty good lens on aps-c cameras. But I guess a pretty similar but slightly upgraded version of this lens would have been interesting. A slightly better, faster, more accurate and more silent autofocus with maybe even a basic image stabilisation would be appreciated and I would like a little higher aperture with the same image quality. If a lens like that would have existed and would have been the same in the rest of the design I would definitely have bought it for a few hundred euros new or also second hand
@apertureonepointfour8 күн бұрын
Unfortunately, what you want comes at a price. You probably know the lens, Canon EF 4.5 - 5.6/70 to 300 mm L USM IS seems to me to be what you described. This 70 to 300 mm L is a fantastic lens.
@jwhs11 күн бұрын
For the eos 1n, when using with a Super Takumar m42 lens and a m42-EOS adapter with no AF chip the film won't advance. Do you know if this is related to the adapter or how it can be resolved?
@apertureonepointfour3 күн бұрын
Hmm, strange. The Canon EOS 1 series also transports films without a lens attached. I have just checked this with my EOS 1 models. An adapter without a chip is as if I were shooting without a lens, at least the camera thinks the same in both cases. So I don't think this is due to the adapter. Does anyone else have an idea? Or am I wrong?
@KelvinChanMcSquared12 күн бұрын
Amazing minolita color, still better then phone camera, thank you
@paulgood221819 күн бұрын
If it works good ! with the Nikon 105mm f2 DC then I will buy it right away . It's the one lens I can not stop using it's my favorite
@apertureonepointfour16 күн бұрын
Yes, this is a fantastic lens. Unfortunately, I don't own it and therefore can't test it. I would gladly buy it if the autofocus would work. Maybe someone can say something about it. Greetings Stefan
@LesJoee21 күн бұрын
is that confirmation chip work on EOS 600? i got few negative answers saying the won’t work on analog EOS camera.
@apertureonepointfour16 күн бұрын
Yes, at least with my Canon EOS 600 and a lens adapter from a photo buddy, the acoustic and optical signal (green LED lights up) works when the subject is in focus.
@LesJoee16 күн бұрын
@@apertureonepointfourmay i have the link of adapter with confirmation chip? huge thanks for the reply.
@schildzilla22 күн бұрын
Tested the Monsteradapter (newest firmware V2 was installed by me) with the Sony a7R V and the Nikon 135mm F2 DC (in perfect condition) and it hunts like crazy (when DC is set to 0, so the sharpest setting). No matter what focus field I've set and it happens in both AF-S and AF-C. It doesn't even nail the focus once, not even stopped down. Rarely you can see a green focus box somewhere for a millisecond, but it's unusable and continues hunting. It's like the focus is jumping over the target because the focus motor is just too fast and rough. If I prefocus perfectly manually, not even then it will nail the focus. It starts hunting like crazy. I would therefore say, at this time the LA-FE2 with firmware V2 is incompatible to the Sony a7R V and at least the Nikon 135mm F2 DC screwdriver lens, even if the website says the opposite. This should also apply to all camera models from the a7R V generation, so all models that uses AI processors for autofocus.
@timothyduvernet271124 күн бұрын
The guy never needs to take a breath! Amazing.
@ondrej4625 күн бұрын
Thank you for this video
@RogerMunoz-ci7it27 күн бұрын
Wonderful video! Enjoyed it very much. Pentax cameras were awesome when I was a young teenager. You would see them everywhere.. But, When the medium format Pentax 645 came out it wad s game changer. I love this camera dearly. Thank you for this wonderful video. It was very detailed and learned a thing or two which I didn't know as well. God Bless, you.. Roger
@hpwan228 күн бұрын
got mine today, it's heavy and feels solid.
@rogeryoung3587Ай бұрын
The commentary sounds suspiciously artificial - I stopped watching part way through the introduction.
@apertureonepointfourАй бұрын
As English is not my first language, could you please explain what you mean? Then I could work on it if necessary. Thank you very much!
@imgreen42334 күн бұрын
@@apertureonepointfour He means he doesn't really like the voice being used, it sounds to fake. I understand what he means but it's not really that big of a deal.
@samwang5831Ай бұрын
Thanks for the good work, I have some old Nikon AF lenses which I want to use on a Sony body.
@nostalgix8430Ай бұрын
Nur 2 Likes und noch kein Kommentar?! Schräg. Aber ich kann das so nachfühlen, wie gemein Algorithmen sein können. Ich fand das Video jedenfalls sehr informativ und hilfreich. Ich schleiche nun schon seit gut 4 Jahren um die Intrepid Kameras herum und kann mich immer noch nicht durchringen, ob das mein Einstieg ins Großformat werden soll...
@luigiscarpelli74Ай бұрын
In teh Contax RTS - Quick User Setup Guide I read that "Before film loading, turn the shutter control dial off the 'AUTO' setting.". What does it mean? Do I have to place the "A" (aperture) or in manual mode on the shutter speed index?
@apertureonepointfourАй бұрын
When I load 35mm film, I always proceed as follows - even with the Contax RTS: if possible, select the fastest shutter speed, such as 1/1000, 1/2000 or whatever the camera offers, select the smallest aperture and release with these settings, cock the shutter, release and so on until the frame counter is at 0 or 1.
@luigiscarpelli74Ай бұрын
@@apertureonepointfour Very kind of you to give me this tip. I will try as soon as possible.
@JurgenStrauss-ow2geАй бұрын
Was ist denn ein "analoges" Objektiv ? Der Sensor in den Kameras ist "digital" , aber auch ein Film ist nicht analog !
@apertureonepointfourАй бұрын
Vielleicht hätte ich sagen sollen "für die analoge Fotografie gerechnete Objektive", so wie ich diese Beschreibung in diversen Fotozeitschriften gelesen habe. Aber ich denke, jeder weiß, was mit dem Begriff "analoges Objektiv" gemeint ist. Grüße Stefan
@ohjajohhАй бұрын
Sehr schön!
@batex3Ай бұрын
Brilliant! Just what I needed to know. I purchased a similar Rolleicord (Police model) and much is different from my other TLRs
@checkeredflagfilmsАй бұрын
Can you simply leave the lens securely screwed into the adapter, loosen the set screws and then rotate the lens to the desired position, then tighten the three set screws?
@apertureonepointfourАй бұрын
Thank you for your comment. Yes, it should work with the adapter shown here. I also wanted to show the structure of the adapter in the video.
@checkeredflagfilmsАй бұрын
@@apertureonepointfour What is the make/model of the adapter? I have one that I'm unable to remove the set screws. Thanks. I see you show 2 different brands ( Fotga/K&F). Which do you recommend for the procedure?
@apertureonepointfourАй бұрын
The adapter I recommend is made by Fotga, M42 to Sony E Mount. Greetings Stefan
@SKoval56Ай бұрын
It seems to me it is better to loosen one screw out of three, turn the lens to the correct position and fix it. By unscrewing the three screws, you can shift the optical axis of the lens.
@EquilionАй бұрын
Schnittbildentfernungsmesser ist das Übereinanderbringen der Bildausschnitte in Suchern, die das können.
@apertureonepointfourАй бұрын
Ja, Schnittbildentfernungsmesser können gut verwendet werden, wennsie Objekte teilen können, z.b den Mast eines Schiffes. Wenn die geteilte Linie zur Deckung gebracht wird, dann ist das Bild scharf gestellt. Ähnlich wie beim Mischbild-Entfernungsmesser müssen beim Schnittbild-Entfernungsmesserzwei eingespiegelte Teilbilder im Okular übereinander gebracht werden, um bei korrekter Entfernungsmessung ein Vollbild zu erhalten. Bei diesem System kann auf teildurchlässige Spiegel verzichtet werden. Auch hier kann das optische Messfenster im Sucher eingespiegelt sein. Mischbildentfernungsmesser,: Über ein System von z. T. teildurchlässigen Spiegeln, bei dem ein zusätzliches Prisma drehbar angeordnet ist, werden zwei identische Bildausschnitte des Aufnahmeobjekts optisch zur Deckung gebracht. Häufig sind diese direkt in den Sucher eingespiegelt. Oder anders gesagt: Beim Mischbildentfernungsmesser muss ein neben dem Sucherbild eingespiegeltes Messbild des Objekts/Motivs zur Deckung gebracht werden. Teile der Antworten habe ich einfach mal aus Wikipedia kopiert, dort ist es recht gut erklärt. Grüße Stefan
@shang-hsienyang12842 ай бұрын
Recent firmware improved things quite a bit.
@apertureonepointfour2 ай бұрын
Unfortunately, I was unable to determine this with the lens tested here. I was already using firmware 2.0. I also did not get satisfactory results with other tested lenses and another adapter. You can see this in the first update video. I hope for further firmware updates, but that's what the Monster adapter is known for.
@diazmark502 ай бұрын
does it go up to 2020?
@apertureonepointfour2 ай бұрын
What do you think? There are no longer any new original accessories for the FD system. Greetings Stefan
@OttoLP2 ай бұрын
the concept seems really cool, too bad its so hit and miss with the support
@raimon21full2 ай бұрын
Very nice vidéo, thanks a lot 👍 Witch number part of Linhof ground glass with markings have you put please ?
@alejandroestrada26372 ай бұрын
great review, i just got one of this lens and i'm waiting for do some test with my A7S
@alexandre_debieve2 ай бұрын
Hi ! I'm looking for an adaptater for my Nikon Z8 since sooo long ! Thanks for your video ! May you share the direct link to the adapter. I have clicked on your link but didn't find the good one. Thanks, have a great week end !
@apertureonepointfour2 ай бұрын
Hello, thank you for your comment. The seller is from Germany, his name on eBay is fotohansi0172. At the moment he seems to have sold all these adapters, maybe you could write to him. Have a nice week too, Stefan
@alexandre_debieve2 ай бұрын
@@apertureonepointfour thank you so much, can't wait to watch your other videos !
@TonyVuolo2 ай бұрын
This is a great video, thanks for sharing. I was always wondering how this could be done.
@davidmarquesneves2 ай бұрын
No samples?
@apertureonepointfour2 ай бұрын
Hi, I just wanted to use the video to show you how this works. It's true, normally my videos always have sample images, but unfortunately not this one. Maybe I'll do that in the future. Best regards, Stefan
@rzlorlnd2 ай бұрын
Thank you very much! This is the review that I was waiting for. Too bad the 80-200 f/2.8 is not supported because is one of my favorite lens. I can imagine the Sigma 28mm f/1.8 will not work, right? I guess I have to wait until more firmare updates come.
@johnirby4932 ай бұрын
Pound, not ounce!
@apertureonepointfour2 ай бұрын
Thanks for the correction!
@sunlbx2 ай бұрын
komisch ahahah AFD drive
@apertureonepointfour2 ай бұрын
Ja, hier in Deutschland wird die Abkürzung anders verwendet... AFD stands for Arc Form Drive. Some early Canon EF lenses use an arc form drive for focusing. This is a conventional small motor unit, shaped to fit inside the curved barrel of a lens. A tiny micro motor has replaced the AFD in some later lenses.
@Ichijoe21122 ай бұрын
Thanks for the Video, I'm not sure I would have thought to have taped the inside the Headstock Tube, instead of the actual Headstock Rod. (Save the fact that, that never seemed to work, or in fact work TO WELL!) anyhow I didn't have any Packing / Gaffers Tape on me so I used some Cotton (Woven), Gauze Tape, this held up till it eventually didn't. But unlike OP I suspect my rig is heavier what with the Gimbal Head / 5D Mk II, and the Tamron 150-600 G2 I'm at least 6kg if not a few grams more. So I will just have to see how that goes. Nothing's more permanent than a temporary solution, as they say. Any way as to the Legs? Yeah not so much! Not sure if OP had the idea or not, but removing the Lynchpin(s) that hold the Leg Clamps is a totally uncomplicated affair, with the use of a Punch, or just a plain old Swiss Army Knife, and a pair of Pliers. Once removed there you will find the Shoe Pad by which OP wanted to apply more Pressure to by inserting those dangerous pointy, and sharp wires. When all ya had to do was to put a bit of the same Gauze Tape (For me it was 3 layers that seemed to do it), and then close up shop the Pins on my Tripod just about went back in with normal Finger pressure, I might have used a broader tool (i.e. The Pliers), to fit the last 3mm in, and the legs are quite stable again. And the best part, your NOT F'ing up the clamps (i.e. the Green Bits), by doing that.) Going OT: The 29xx being Made in Western Germany, should be a clue as W. Germany kinda fell into history in 1989/90 so The Tripods in question are getting on around 30 years now. The fact they are still able to hold up that long is in, and of itself a testament to German Quality. At least when that was still a thing. Chances are if Cullmann are indeed still 'round, their stuff is likely pouring out of some Factory in China. Along with some others I could mention, like Carrera (Slot Cars), or Märklin (Model Trains). Needless to say the stuff of today, has nothing on the 'Vintage' (Homemade) stuff. /rant.
@apertureonepointfour2 ай бұрын
Thank you for the reply and the new ideas for repairing the tripod. The company Cullmann still exists, but I am sure that what you write is true and that the products can no longer compete with the quality products of the past, which, as you rightly write, came from West Germany. I wish you continued success and most of all fun with your photography!
@tommyvan20 күн бұрын
@lchijoe2112 @apertureonepointfour Hi both, I found this video and your comments and wondered if either of you could help! I have borrowed a Cullmann 2904 from my Dad. It was missing the quick release and also one of the green leg clamps has snapped. I have sourced a 2903 which I can use for parts, but I’m struggling to remove the green leg clamps. Could either of you help? Thank you!
@Ichijoe211220 күн бұрын
@@tommyvan Sure, the trick is to open the clamp, to take the pressure off. Then use a aue / punch / small screwdriver (about the same size as the Pin), and using that tool to press the Pin out the other end. Just enough as to be able to grab the end of said Pin with the Pliers. Like I said it was, at least on my copy an uncomplicated affair. Not sure if this could be done under tension. In the case of the broken Clamp. I'd say you have nothing to loose by forcefully unlocking it. I'm guessing that might be your trouble. There has to be something left to pry under it to open / unlock it. It's not like your going to break it more.
@tommyvan20 күн бұрын
@@Ichijoe2112 that’s brilliant - thank you so much! I have sorted it now! The pin was very tight, but I expect that’s what 40-odd years of being left in place after West-German engineering will do! 😂
@Ichijoe211220 күн бұрын
@@tommyvan Well if the Clamp is closed it's going to be tight, by design, and probably not great idea to force it. For that idea I work, the clamp(s) should be released (e.g. in the open position) to make the pin more agreeable to be pressed out. But, I probably can't stress the Pliers enough as the trick is to expose enough of the Pin, to get enough purchase on the Pin to. give it a gentle dental style yank. Also for the same reason, when you get back to the reassembly the clamp also has to be open to align the holes.
@payammotamedi67172 ай бұрын
model number battery thankyou
@apertureonepointfour2 ай бұрын
PX625 with 1,35 Volt, today you can use zinc air batteries with 1,35 Volt
@payammotamedi67172 ай бұрын
hi my frind please tel me about model number of battey tnakyou
@apertureonepointfour2 ай бұрын
The light meter requires a 1.35V mercury battery type PX625, which has not been allowed to be produced or imported in Europe and North America for several years. If you search the Internet, you are sure to find a source of these batteries from Russia. WARNING! Import is prohibited by law and can be punished... If you don't want to act illegally, set the light meter to a voltage of 1.5 volts and use standard silver oxide SR44 or alkaline batteries. There are also zinc-air batteries, which also deliver almost 1.35 (1.4), but lose energy continuously after activation and are used up after approx. 6 months even when not in use.
@LauraTolbert-mk3fc3 ай бұрын
How or where did you have the battery part repaired?
@apertureonepointfour3 ай бұрын
I have already bought this camera model repaired in this way. Alternatively, you can also use a winder to push the fastener of the holder into the correct position.
@gabrysiasobieraj6073 ай бұрын
thank you so much for that video! it really helped me a lot<3
@godsakes3 ай бұрын
Love to hear someone's results with a nikon DC 105mm or 135mm f2? (My favourite portrait lenses and I hate the fact I can't use them on a nikon mirrorless body) Update - I've since got this adapter and I'm happy to confirm it works with the following screw drive lenses: 60mm f2.8 Macro 105mm f2 DC 135mm f2 DC 180mm f2.8
@apertureonepointfour3 ай бұрын
Yes, a review of these lenses would be great! These are two first class lenses that I have not yet had the pleasure of owning.
@ChrisTheKid832 ай бұрын
Megadapt makes a ETZ21 pro from Sony E Mount to Nikon Z mount adapter, me and a few other people have been wondering if you can put them together and then mount on a Nikon Z mount camera and maybe it will all work!
@schildzillaАй бұрын
Techart LM-EA9 Leica M to Sony E Autofocus Adapter works with any manual lens. But with most lenses you'll get only the mid frame focused well, even with Eye-AF. The Techart adapter has own motors and focuses by pushing the lens away from the body, just like the focus within the lenses work, but with more limited travel distance. If you prefocus manually, AF can do the rest.
@schildzillaАй бұрын
I will soon be able to test the Commlite ENF-E1 PRO adapter with the Nikon 135mm F2 DC and the a7R V. So far I can say, that if the lens is used normally and you're not using DC too much, the universal Techart LM-EA9 manual lens AF adapter focuses perfectly in the middle frame if you prefocus (because the adapter cannot extend that far and the 135mm F2 has a too shallow DoF) in both, AF-S and AF-C photo mode only. The lens is razor sharp on the 60MP sensor so you would have been able to see any out of focus, even if it was only slightly. If Defocus Control is used too heavily, the image becomes so soft, that the Techart autofocus adapter will focus, but not hit the target accurately. This is by the way also the case for a Canon EOS R5 and the RF 100mm 2.8 Macro which also has a "DC" ring which is called SA-Control there. Not even the R5 will hit the target with the native lens, when using the SA-Control on the highest settings. So these are technical limitations. The Commlite ENF-E1 PRO was confirmed to me by users to work with newer Sonys like the a7 IV and even the ZV-E1, so it should also work with similar models with AI autofocus processor like the a7R V. Also the Eye-AF was confirmed to work with the ZV-E1. But there are limitations for this adapter. It works only slowly, only in AF-C and only in photo mode. I'm curious if it will work with my 135mm DC as I couldn't find anyone who tested this lens and not even the 105mm DC on any available adapter. Even if the AF is slow and only AF-C is available, it will still be good for portraits and everyday use. DC on max settings will require manual focusing anyway but at least I'll get the correct EXIF, eventually aperture control and up to 8 stops of IBIS then. If I forget about reporting back, just comment below this comment and I'll give feedback. The adapter should be available to me by the end of this week.
@schildzillaАй бұрын
@@apertureonepointfour The Techart LM-EA9 Leica M to Sony E Autofocus Adapter works with any lens on Sony bodies with limitations (it's designed to adapt small and short manual lenses and make them able to autofocus), as long as they are sharp enough, which the 135mm F2 DC is (tested in that combination). Due to the shallow DoF of the 135mm F2 DC you need to prefocus the lens, the adapter then does the rest. Eye-AF is also working, but focus will only work in the center frame, not at the edges and corners. I will receive the Commlite ENF-E1 PRO Nikon to Sony E adapter this week. Remind me about it and I can tell you about the results with the 135mm F2 DC then. So far it was confirmed to me to work with newer Sony bodies like the a7 IV and the ZV-E1 which is almost identical to the a7R V. But it would only work slowly, only in photo mode and only with continuous AF-C, not AF-S on modern Sony bodies. Older bodies that are officially supported should work better.
@FernandoRamirez-gc8oz3 ай бұрын
Thanks for your review, I think they need more time to make it work.
@Ente42993 ай бұрын
Super Video. Habe mir letztens die AF1 Twin auf eBay geholt um in die analoge Fotografie einzusteigen. Perfekte Einleitung. Danke dafür <3
@aztech8653 ай бұрын
Thanks i was clearing out my fathers home and found this i had no idea what it was for . Fabulous. And it still works.
@Wisconsin.pikachu3 ай бұрын
Just talk into a mic, a shit voice or poor English is better than AI voices. I was interested in the video for the camera but 2 seconds in I had to pause to comment that I can't watch this
@johnarmstrong57273 ай бұрын
i bought my copy last year and have found it to be excellent when used on a nikon fx body and have recently purchased another tokina lens since.
@geofff66713 ай бұрын
I appreciate the video but the robo voice is a bit off-putting.
@apertureonepointfour3 ай бұрын
Sorry for that. I have no problem understanding and reading English. Only speaking is not my strength...
@Ham-yj1od3 ай бұрын
I think the vignetting in your photos came from your lens hood.
@apertureonepointfour3 ай бұрын
Hello and thank you for your comment. But why would an original Leitz lens hood cause vignetting?
@Ham-yj1od3 ай бұрын
@@apertureonepointfour if that's the case, you're totally right and that came probably from your camera itself.I use this lens and got not vignetting though. I checked on the internet to make sure but I couldn't find any severe vignetting as well. Anyway, thanks for your clips they're awesome, keep it up 👏
@ShaggNasty-yk1ie3 ай бұрын
I expected better from this lens. Lacking sharpness and excessive fringing. It's sibling, the 80-200mm LD f2.8 on the other hand, is very good indeed!
@apertureonepointfour3 ай бұрын
Yes, I had also hoped for more as I own some tamon lenses that offer very good imaging performance...