This is so good job)))) And for me more interesting to listening in translate then in english cause at the beginning video has little action(excuse for my english)
@christopherward50656 күн бұрын
It makes great images! Your photographs are beautiful!
@red_codeКүн бұрын
Thanks for your comment & thank you so much!
@seoulrydr12 күн бұрын
tyvm for the vid! Looks great wide open but I am not a fan of hexagonal bokeh. The Domiron has the same issue, but as a 50mm it can somehow be forgiven.
@red_code11 күн бұрын
Thanks for your comment. Yes, many aren't a fan of pentagons and "ninja stars", but I do use pentagons bokeh to support flowers show photography.
@skygarden21 күн бұрын
great history and example shots!
@red_code11 күн бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it and sorry for the late reply.
@jawasakilee23 күн бұрын
喜欢看到历史讲解,棒!
@red_code11 күн бұрын
你喜觀那就好啦。謝謝你。
@seoulrydr28 күн бұрын
tyvm for the video. I must admit - I prefer the rendering of the Mir for these specific images - very wild. However for real world shooting, I would probably prefer the Zeiss, go into post and make the necessary adjustments.
@red_code27 күн бұрын
Thank you for the comment. I got the two worlds but I 100% prefer the Zeiss. If you shoot a vast land with the low-resolution MIR, even with "focus assisting" or "peaking" turned on, assisted lines may not be visible.
@focaldreamer28 күн бұрын
Very cool!
@red_code27 күн бұрын
Thanks for your comment.
@jawasakileeАй бұрын
Nice test!
@red_codeАй бұрын
Thank you!
@belivmiАй бұрын
there is an old guy in italy doing little batches every year of this lens for m mount with RF coupling, super cheap too, i'm lucky to have one, is an amazing lens.
@red_codeАй бұрын
Here in Asia, the same thing happens and this rangefinder is now being "wanted" by many photographers, just to have the lens, killing a workable camera. I'm concerned about this just like, cutting off the shark fins (to eat) leaving that creature to die slowly. Thanks for your comment.
@belivmiАй бұрын
@@red_code nice point of view
@red_codeАй бұрын
@@belivmi 🙏
@PitNeexАй бұрын
Gorgeous lens ! 2:09 lonely shot, shows the quality of the lens, loved the night shots too. I would love to have this 85mm but it's too expensive, like all the 85s
@red_codeАй бұрын
Hi @PitNeex. Save-up something and have this lens. Ironglass has this lens in their rehoused range and I have it too, bought during Covid times. Price have rocketed. Jump to Ironglass, compare their set with mine and then, do the maths. Thanks for your comment.
@MrKissmassАй бұрын
中文字幕简直太让人惊讶了!bravo!👏
@red_codeАй бұрын
謝謝你。我是盡我的能力。
@seoulrydrАй бұрын
very nice silver set!
@red_codeАй бұрын
Thanks for your comment.
@kaneda8625Ай бұрын
Do you think this is better than the 44-2? (as image quality and bokeh)
@red_codeАй бұрын
Thanks for your comment. According to my research, in resolving power from center to edge, the 44-2 has 38/20 lines/mm, and light transmittance of 0.82. The 44 has 35/14 lines/mm, and 0.81. The 44 is single layer and 44-2, chemical. No such big difference🙂
@sclogse1Ай бұрын
The 57mm 1.2 came up on a Facebook group. Then I saw what people were paying for it. So, back to reality at 1.4. Hope you figured out a way to get the moisture out of your lens.
@red_codeАй бұрын
Thanks for your comment. It was easy to remove that moisture, keeping it inside the dry cabinet. Here in Asia, a dry cabinet is a must. This lens, I bought by luck.
@seoulrydrАй бұрын
you've warned us too late - the lens is gone! this is an excellent way to do a comparison. at first, I thought you were skipping between lens examples too quickly, but then I realized I could pause and scroll in 5 second intervals to make it easier to see each one. brilliant.
@red_codeАй бұрын
Thanks for your comment, and I'm sorry to be late😱
@aqueminteressarpossa34452 ай бұрын
boa noite amigo, você fala portugues? saudações do Brasil
@red_codeАй бұрын
Obrigado meu amigo. Falo e sou portugues residente aqui em Macau ou, melhor dito, sou macaense. Obrigado por encontrar interessado no meu canal. Saudacoes.
@sclogse12 ай бұрын
As I mentioned in another very recent post on another of yours, my Minolta 55mm only focusses to around 16 or so feet when on an adapter for Fuji X. Something going on I don't know? You don't have this problem.
@red_codeАй бұрын
Sorry for the late reply. Which model do you have? I'm using Sony Alpha 7R IVA and everything goes well.
@sclogse12 ай бұрын
Informative and pleasant to watch. I can't tell if you're using a short rail, or doing it hand held, or have a couple friends with a rod...
@red_codeАй бұрын
Sorry for the late reply. I was using a short rail to achieve that pleasant effect. This lens deserves, and thanks for your comment.
@sclogse12 ай бұрын
Nice room to hang out in..
@red_codeАй бұрын
Yes indeed, and thanks for your comment.
@sclogse12 ай бұрын
I'm.on a roll tonight..one more before I pass out..
@sclogse12 ай бұрын
Second of your goods watching tonight. fist was the Meyer Gorlitz 1.9. That was classy. I think this was a bit too short. Back troubles have kept me around home in the Mission district of San Francisco, and just talking pics with my various Minolta vintage lenses of the unusual objects I have in late afternoon light coming through wood venetian blinds. Fuji X body, Fotasy adapters on all my lenses so i don't have to switch around. Have some goodies from Ukraine, and you can guess what they are...lots of blades. But a Minolta on an adapter seems to only focus as far as..well, let's say, 14-17 feet. And I only just noticed that. Find for indoors, but very limited for outdoors. And as the Minolta Rokkor numbers go up, from 50 to 58, even less distance. I don't have your longer lens. But I do have those longer Ukraine lenses...Looking forward to more of your uploads tomorrow night..and viewing them on a 27" 5K retina Imac...that I traded one pair of shoes for. Not kidding.
@red_codeАй бұрын
I'm sorry for the late reply. Maybe try this lens adapter. Most of my lens adapter are from this brand that I trust. www.kentfaith.com/KF06.060_minolta-md-to-fuji-x-mount-adapter. Thanks for your cooment.
@sclogse12 ай бұрын
First class upload. I really like your "rail" shots in video with the subtle moves. You picked a smooth background score, and just let things happen. Looks like you're ready to make your own Kar-Wai Wong style film...
@red_codeАй бұрын
Thank you very much!
@simonc47642 ай бұрын
I'm aware there are actually two versions of the early 8 element lens. The early version produce softer image but the later version has thorium and is sharp just like the 7 element lens.
@red_code2 ай бұрын
Wow, if you found something, just let me know and thanks for your comment.
@sloep2 ай бұрын
Some comparison shots seem to have missed the focus? The bokeh comparison is great!
@red_code2 ай бұрын
Yes. Very good yes. Focusing at that shallow D.O.F., plus constantly in the change os lenses... Thanks for your comment.
@lildooma2 ай бұрын
this is absolutely my dream lens, but i cant seem to find one
@red_code2 ай бұрын
Yes, this one is really old. In their genealogy, TAKUMAR is the 1st. generation. By understanding their genealogy, you know what you are buying. TIPS: Take a look at the titles. Thanks for your comment.
@seoulrydr2 ай бұрын
tyvm for the video. imo, the J3 is the 'better' lens concerning bokeh, but i prefer the J8 for a little bit more bite in its out of focus rendering.
@red_code2 ай бұрын
Thanks for your comment. Just wait for the Jupiter 3 Encore, where I will compare, flares (if it is not raining here for more than 50 days), d.o.f. and their bokeh. And why I prefer Jupiter over Helios.
@ektar_1002 ай бұрын
I like your work, so I comment 😊, thanks for the video mate !
@red_code2 ай бұрын
Much appreciated!
@ClickClickComrade2 ай бұрын
A great update and yet another great video! There are a few thousand early prototype Helios 44 models with an aperture value of f/2 to f/22, up 6 stops from the f/16 of ALL other Helios 44 and 44-2 lenses. They are relatively rare and may contain non-Soviet glass left over from World War II reparations taken from the Zeiss factory in Jena, Germany during Operation: Osoaviakhim. I'd be happy to send you one for review in your next update video if you promise to ship it back!
@freeman5002 ай бұрын
Can I do this in Helios 44-7?
@red_code2 ай бұрын
Thanks for your comment. This Old Zebra version, it has a long front thread. You need to unscrew the ring that secures the first lens then invert it from concave to convex. Your 44-7 has to have enough thread to secure the front lens, otherwise, the first element will fall off. Do this carefully and have fun.
@Tele-fk4cu2 ай бұрын
Great videos, thanks! My understanding of the red numbers were that these would indicate the best settings for hyperfocal filming.
@red_code2 ай бұрын
Glad it was helpful!
@seoulrydr2 ай бұрын
I'll keep my silver 13 blade version, tyvm. and tyvm for the video.
@red_code2 ай бұрын
The next Silver, can you guess?😁
@seoulrydr2 ай бұрын
@@red_code You cannot own the silver Helios-44 and remain satisfied until you also own its big sister, the silver Helios-40. since you already have the Mir-1, this is the next logical step. Bokeh diva, indeed.
@red_code2 ай бұрын
@@seoulrydr By logic yes, Biotar's brother. However, the len's value in a short time reached an exaggerated limit and, to avoid repeating the symmetry, I chose another lens, the Jupiter 9. Wait for the review of this, and tanks for your comment.
@johnmoore9013 ай бұрын
Why do people put irritating music in the background?? 😮
@stephanweiskorn67603 ай бұрын
Excelente video 😊!
@red_code3 ай бұрын
O prazer é meu, se voce o achou excelente.
@umac763 ай бұрын
You do a lot of night photography. I really like it. It's something I need to do more of myself. Do you use a tripod?
@red_code3 ай бұрын
Sorry for the late reply. I use a tripod @95% rate, no matter day or night, to avoid undesired shake and to keep ISO as low as possible. Night photography shows you the lens abilities, with extra attention to the bokeh, as it come first. Bokeh can be noted carefully, from centre to edges. Thanks for your comment.
@xe1zlgg3 ай бұрын
Hi.. the rehoused version has new coatings ? And where you did the rehousing?
@red_code3 ай бұрын
Hello, I don't know if the rehoused version has new coatings but adjustments have been made. You can find them here (ironglassadapters.com/rehoused-soviet-lenses/rehoused-soviet-lenses/).
@seoulrydr3 ай бұрын
TYVM for the video. I have collected the Mir-1, Helios 40 and 44 all in silver. I also found the Jupiter-9 in gloss black. I have a few others, but I think this is my 'set'.
@red_code3 ай бұрын
😁😁😁😁
@area51pictures3 ай бұрын
Thanks for dispelling the Cold War bullshit at the front about Russian glass.
@red_code3 ай бұрын
You are welcome and, more are to come, in a neutral way.
@miguelangelromero21303 ай бұрын
👌🏼📷👌🏼
@sclogse13 ай бұрын
Is that Compur a lens for 16mm cameras?
@red_code3 ай бұрын
Sorry for the late reply. Yes. it's a compur shutter.
@sclogse13 ай бұрын
Classy review. I wanted more.. This lens on apsc becomes an 87mm 1.4. Try buying an 87mm 1.4 for less than 700 dollars. The prices on these Minoltas are now creeping up. Which makes the 1.7 versions of the 50, 55, and 58 lenses the best deal on ebay.
@red_code3 ай бұрын
Sorry for the late reply, and thanks for your comment. This piece of glass is a gem, and I encourage you to have a full-frame camera, where the feelings for the D.O.F. are more noticeable. Have you noticed in my channel I never approach for the lens price, and why? It's to protect all of us - photographers/video makers from the snippers. 😄. They used to raise prices if we all promoted the lens at an affordable price. I respect my viewers and commentators most and hope @sclogse1 doesn't get the wrong side of my writing😉😊.
@Narsuitus3 ай бұрын
I own and use eight Takumar lenses. The 105mm f/2.8 is my second favorite. The 8-element 50mm f/1.4 is my first favorite.
@red_code3 ай бұрын
Sorry for the late reply. Indeed, the 8 element version of the 50mm f/1.4 is a gem. Before this series, I was owning only ONE Takumar. The just-said lens.
@jonnyem.88593 ай бұрын
I bought a Tomioka Auto Tominon 55 1.2 new when it first came out and seldom used it. I still have it and was pleasantly surprised as to all the attention it is getting. I use it now on My D750 by holding it against the lens flange. It is a wonderful lens that gives me awesome photos. Thank you for your informative video. I also have a Mamiya Deluxe with the 48mm lens, that you say is also a Tomioka. The photos I take with it are very beautiful as well. It is the smoothest rangefinder I have in my collection.
@red_code3 ай бұрын
Sorry for the late reply. Yes, Tomioka lens has it's distinctive flare, and when the day I'm fully loaded with cinematic eyes, these two lenses are to follow in my camera bag. Thanks for your comment.
@edward98403 ай бұрын
Thank you for posting. I always learn something from your videos. 👍
@red_code3 ай бұрын
Thank you very much😊
@mike_lambert4 ай бұрын
Some great ethereal images, not sure if that's down to the lens or the photographer! (maybe both? :))
@red_code3 ай бұрын
😄I don't do magic, I search for them. Thanks for your comment.
@mitarristanovic22994 ай бұрын
Wat camera you se with yupiter12?!
@red_code3 ай бұрын
For this video, I'm using a Sony Alpha 7C with an adaptor from K&C concept but it's out of the market. The "RAF" here mentioned, I don't know how good it is, that's why, I'm appointing L39 mount.
@seoulrydr4 ай бұрын
very nice. how many and which soviet lenses do you want to make a set complete to your satisfaction?
@red_code3 ай бұрын
😊Excellent question. Not many lenses. I'm "suspicious" that ironglassadapters are paying close attention to editors who play with vintage Russian lenses and decide whether to rehouse it for video use. Click on their website and search for "Soviet rehoused".
@nicusorapostol4 ай бұрын
Thank you for the video ❤
@red_code3 ай бұрын
You welcome and the pleasure it's mine.
@lensman57624 ай бұрын
Just get a cheap filter and put a coat of vaseline on it.
@red_code4 ай бұрын
Wow, I remember this trick very well when my mentor was teaching me photography. Thanks for the comment.
@mitarristanovic22994 ай бұрын
back element lens is flat (Tomioka)?!
@red_code4 ай бұрын
Yes, it's a Tomioka made lens. Tomioka lenses have their distinctive flare as shown in this and other videos about Tomioka. Thanks for your comment.
@bramwb85154 ай бұрын
Thank you for the informative videos. Love the videos on the Takumars!