I used to have an A7R3 and two manual Voigtländer lenses, the 40mm f1.2 and the 65mm f.2 macro. I got a couple of beautiful portraits out of both of them, and the colours from the 65mm were beautiful. I'm now starting again with a Canon 6D and the 50mm f1.8, largely thanks to you :)
I really enjoy the old Canon 35mm f2 (not the IS version) from 1990, as well as the 24mm f2.8 from 1988. They are tiny, light, and have loads of character.
@@campbells0ups incredibly sharp. Unless you need to shoot 35mm wide open, this is just about as good stopped down as the 35 f1.4L ii at equivalent apertures (and costs a tenth as much).
Went out straight after work this evening to a nearby common/woodland area. D700 with my micro-Nikkor 55mm f2.8……5000 steps and two hours later…totally de-stressed and engaged with my photography. Something about wide open, manual focus with that lens. The look is beautiful to my eyes ,especially in the golden hour etc. Has to be wide open because it’s too sharp stopped down. Another really interesting video Martin , lovely pics - Thankyou!
I use the Voigtlander 40mm f2 on my Nikon D800 for street photos because it is easier to zone focus with a manual lens than it is with an AF lens. As well as this, I also really like the rendering of this lens. It is quite low in contrast but the colours come out really well and it has a level of sharpness that I like. The added bonus is that because it is the latest version, it has the chip so you can change the aperture with the camea controls and it retains Exif data. Definitely recommend it if 40mm is your focal length.
I actually only have one lens ATM, the Laowa 100mm. Manual focus, 2x macro, APO, insane optics. It's great on the lower res 6D. I strap 30-50mm of extensions on it for extra close working distance and magnification.
I actually have 2 lenses for this sort of thing. Nikkor 35 1.4 pre AI and the Nikkor 105 f2.5 AIS. The 105 is pretty special, good for older women as it tames the wrinkles and produces buttery smooth backgrounds. 35 does as well but has a neat micro contrast and unique line draw. I used to use the Nikkor 43-86 f3.5 Late AIS and it was a notoriously bad lens, review wise, but very unique rendering. I adored that lens for all its slightly nervous backgrounds, low contrast, and funky compression. I was robbed at gunpoint in downtown Detroit alley photoshoot, they got my Nikon F, light setup, and wallet as well. The model set me up apparently. They caught them because of my cooperation but I didn't get anything back. I now carry and conceal.
Great images as usual, really a great lens! Vintage lenses are really funny and opens a new world. I own a 1967 Helios (44-2 58mm f2.0 - MMZ zebra) and a Carl Zeiss Jena Tessar 50mm f2.8 (same year I suppose) both M42 used with adapter ring on my Canon 6D Mk2. Very happy with this lenses.
I have an old, from the 1960s from my Dad's kit, Nikkor 50mm 1.4 S auto, that has a yellow coating to enhance black and white film. My pro photographer friend says I should buy the $30 adapter and shoot it on my 5d2 in monochrome!
I have the Minolta 45mm f2.8 manual focus lens. I have not used it a lot but that lens has a strong cult following. Some people have even got the adapter and use it on Fuji medium format cameras.
I have a Petzval 80.5/f1.9 by Lomography. Made of solid brass, it's difficult to focus, often soft but gives a wild array of effects dependant on aperture, distance to subject & background, and lighting. I'll never sell it. It also garners more attention from passers by than any other piece of kit I use.
Lenses I attach to my A7iii to get a certain look, CZJ 35mm Flektogon 2.4 M42, Nikkor 105mm 2.5 or 2.8. I recently picked up the 50 1.8D, flares to be tried :-) I envy the A7R5 evf for focusing though. I should use a tripod more, but that restricts me for portrait shooting.
Wooh, the Zenit 85mm f1.5 is my go-to "every now and then" portrait lens. Weighs about the same as a small dog, but the results are proper tasty. Thanks for another great video, all the very best.
I love the Canon EF 100 f2 usm and the 28 f1.8 usm, they have both a nice rendering, produce warm colours and are more than fast and sharp enough for me, pared with the 5D mk ii
I like my vintage Porst 55mm f/1.4 lens. It's really soft (or dreamy) wide open, but it renders very nicely and with a nostalgic feel when stopped down a little. Helios 44-2 is nice too.
i have the adapted lens bug, so many lenses are compatible with EF mount with a small adaptor. Pentax, Nikkor, M42, Olympus, Contax, Exakta etc many old lenses are easily adapted
I use a canon 100 to 300 F/5.6 non L lens from the late 1980’s sometimes for portraits and landscapes about 135mm on my 77D. Lots of new timers could not believe it. LOL
With that 9.4 milion dots viewfinder being the best viewfinder out there right now compared to others that have around 2-5 milion dots. Dream camera for vintage lenses lovers. I have the a7rii (2.3M dots) and Eos R (3.6M dots) and I can tell the difference. I also love the look of 5d combined with vintage lenses, but 8-9 of the 10 are hit and missed focus. I think is a struggle and at the end of the session you're exhausted. But I think the ones that are in focus are the prize that makes you proud of. It's a slow process and challenging but well worth it. Thanks!
Great images and shoot Martin! I have some old Pentax K-mount & screw-mount lenses that I used to shoot with Fuji bodies and an adapter but I’d definitely like to try them with full frame. I believe the a7Rv electronic viewfinder is the same as the one in the a1. My understanding is that it’s the largest, highest res EVF currently available on any system. That’ll no doubt help focusing these old lenses!
The Artra lab 1.1 renders beautifully Martin, pity they don't make one for the EF mount! I've just bought a K&F adaptor to use my vintage 1974 Nikkor 50mm f/2 pre-AI lens on my Canon 6D. The lens and Nikkormat FT2 were given to me by my Dad, so hold a special significance. Unfortunately the Nikkormat is beyond repair, but the lens is fine even though it is 50 years old! The vintage lens has a nice, "natural" rendering on the 6D sensor, which is consistent across the frame. It's fun to see the DSLR viewfinder go darker as the lens is stopped down, and I agree with Martin about manual focussing being more engaging...
"Do you have any lenses like that ?" Yes, although I primarily use modern Sony mirrorless cameras nowadays, I still bring my old NIKKOR 50mm f/ 1.2 Ais relatively often. I love its rendering. It's almost like a paradox because my 50mm GM 1.2 performs better on every optical metrics... but for some reason the old glass gives character to the pictures. I have the same type of render with a few Voigtlander lenses. These old lenses have many optical problems, yet their rendering is very interesting and aesthetically pleasing.
I think I've commented about this lens before, I love my Helios-44M 58mm F2 lens, it's an M42 mount that produces stunning pictures and a good one will cost you around £50. Possibly a little harder to focus than the one in your video, but I cannot say for certain as I've not used it. Apparently, they filmed a lot of the new Batman movie using this lens.
Hi Martin. Thanks for the video. Question: Are you aware of any good budget big aperture lenses for the EF mount? All I was able to find was the Mitakon Speedmaster. Thanks!
Hi Martin, a recent lens that has been described as having the vintage, simple optical formula like this one is the new Nikon Z 40mm f2. I'm a huge fan of 40mm for story telling, and I'm wondering if you ever shoot with 40 and if you do, would you mind making a video about the focal length and if possible try out the new Nikon 40mm f2. I personally use the Canon EF 40mm f2.8, which is just about the most misunderstood and overlooked quality lens I know of.
I’ve got a good few and love em…Simons Utak is someone I’ve followed for years… he goes into great detail about them on TH-cam.. I expect you’re aware of him.. they’re generally cheap as are the adapters.. The one you’ve got is about £300 or around .. I think thats because it’s 1.1? What you do is brilliant.. I’ve come to the conclusion that you could take a photo with a pork chop and absolutely murder anything that I can do ..!! Brilliant!!
Just FYI if youy have a problem with a lens from this company, good luck, they will not respond for any reason. This company as far as Im concerned is crap
I used to have an A7R3 and two manual Voigtländer lenses, the 40mm f1.2 and the 65mm f.2 macro. I got a couple of beautiful portraits out of both of them, and the colours from the 65mm were beautiful. I'm now starting again with a Canon 6D and the 50mm f1.8, largely thanks to you :)
I really enjoy the old Canon 35mm f2 (not the IS version) from 1990, as well as the 24mm f2.8 from 1988. They are tiny, light, and have loads of character.
second this, lens is great to use, sharp too
@@campbells0ups incredibly sharp. Unless you need to shoot 35mm wide open, this is just about as good stopped down as the 35 f1.4L ii at equivalent apertures (and costs a tenth as much).
I love this lens on the Canon 5Dc.
Went out straight after work this evening to a nearby common/woodland area. D700 with my micro-Nikkor 55mm f2.8……5000 steps and two hours later…totally de-stressed and engaged with my photography. Something about wide open, manual focus with that lens. The look is beautiful to my eyes ,especially in the golden hour etc. Has to be wide open because it’s too sharp stopped down.
Another really interesting video Martin , lovely pics - Thankyou!
I have a 100mm f2.8 Canon SSC breach mount FD on my 5d Classic at the moment, it's epic.
My manual Voigtlander 35mm 1.2 Nokton rarely leaves my camera. I love the rendering, and the manual engagement.
I use the Voigtlander 40mm f2 on my Nikon D800 for street photos because it is easier to zone focus with a manual lens than it is with an AF lens. As well as this, I also really like the rendering of this lens. It is quite low in contrast but the colours come out really well and it has a level of sharpness that I like. The added bonus is that because it is the latest version, it has the chip so you can change the aperture with the camea controls and it retains Exif data. Definitely recommend it if 40mm is your focal length.
I actually only have one lens ATM, the Laowa 100mm. Manual focus, 2x macro, APO, insane optics. It's great on the lower res 6D. I strap 30-50mm of extensions on it for extra close working distance and magnification.
I actually have 2 lenses for this sort of thing. Nikkor 35 1.4 pre AI and the Nikkor 105 f2.5 AIS. The 105 is pretty special, good for older women as it tames the wrinkles and produces buttery smooth backgrounds. 35 does as well but has a neat micro contrast and unique line draw. I used to use the Nikkor 43-86 f3.5 Late AIS and it was a notoriously bad lens, review wise, but very unique rendering. I adored that lens for all its slightly nervous backgrounds, low contrast, and funky compression. I was robbed at gunpoint in downtown Detroit alley photoshoot, they got my Nikon F, light setup, and wallet as well. The model set me up apparently. They caught them because of my cooperation but I didn't get anything back. I now carry and conceal.
I can vouch for the Nikkor 105 f/2.5 as I’ve got a copy of it as well. Beautiful lens
Reminds me of the Ttartisan 50mm 1.2 I love to use.
Great images as usual, really a great lens! Vintage lenses are really funny and opens a new world. I own a 1967 Helios (44-2 58mm f2.0 - MMZ zebra) and a Carl Zeiss Jena Tessar 50mm f2.8 (same year I suppose) both M42 used with adapter ring on my Canon 6D Mk2. Very happy with this lenses.
I have an old, from the 1960s from my Dad's kit, Nikkor 50mm 1.4 S auto, that has a yellow coating to enhance black and white film. My pro photographer friend says I should buy the $30 adapter and shoot it on my 5d2 in monochrome!
Hi Martin. My favourite lens is permanently fixed to my DSC-F828. Ellie's a good model. Cheers mate, thanks for the video.
I have the Minolta 45mm f2.8 manual focus lens. I have not used it a lot but that lens has a strong cult following. Some people have even got the adapter and use it on Fuji medium format cameras.
I have a Petzval 80.5/f1.9 by Lomography. Made of solid brass, it's difficult to focus, often soft but gives a wild array of effects dependant on aperture, distance to subject & background, and lighting. I'll never sell it. It also garners more attention from passers by than any other piece of kit I use.
Lenses I attach to my A7iii to get a certain look, CZJ 35mm Flektogon 2.4 M42, Nikkor 105mm 2.5 or 2.8. I recently picked up the 50 1.8D, flares to be tried :-) I envy the A7R5 evf for focusing though. I should use a tripod more, but that restricts me for portrait shooting.
Occasionally I like to play with my Helios 44-2. I've gotten some interesting images with it.
Indeed!
That would be a fun lens! Beautiful images!
Wooh, the Zenit 85mm f1.5 is my go-to "every now and then" portrait lens. Weighs about the same as a small dog, but the results are proper tasty. Thanks for another great video, all the very best.
I love the Canon EF 100 f2 usm and the 28 f1.8 usm, they have both a nice rendering, produce warm colours and are more than fast and sharp enough for me, pared with the 5D mk ii
I like my vintage Porst 55mm f/1.4 lens. It's really soft (or dreamy) wide open, but it renders very nicely and with a nostalgic feel when stopped down a little.
Helios 44-2 is nice too.
i have the adapted lens bug, so many lenses are compatible with EF mount with a small adaptor. Pentax, Nikkor, M42, Olympus, Contax, Exakta etc many old lenses are easily adapted
Hi, I'm trying to learn about this. Can you recommend a good adaptor? Woild I need multiple adaptors? Thanks!
I use a canon 100 to 300 F/5.6 non L lens from the late 1980’s sometimes for portraits and landscapes about 135mm on my 77D. Lots of new timers could not believe it. LOL
With that 9.4 milion dots viewfinder being the best viewfinder out there right now compared to others that have around 2-5 milion dots. Dream camera for vintage lenses lovers. I have the a7rii (2.3M dots) and Eos R (3.6M dots) and I can tell the difference. I also love the look of 5d combined with vintage lenses, but 8-9 of the 10 are hit and missed focus. I think is a struggle and at the end of the session you're exhausted. But I think the ones that are in focus are the prize that makes you proud of. It's a slow process and challenging but well worth it. Thanks!
Great video! The Minolta rokkor 58mm f/1.2 comes to mind
Samyang 135mm f/2 manual focus lens for f mount which I use on my z body with and adapter. Beautiful
Great images and shoot Martin! I have some old Pentax K-mount & screw-mount lenses that I used to shoot with Fuji bodies and an adapter but I’d definitely like to try them with full frame. I believe the a7Rv electronic viewfinder is the same as the one in the a1. My understanding is that it’s the largest, highest res EVF currently available on any system. That’ll no doubt help focusing these old lenses!
The Artra lab 1.1 renders beautifully Martin, pity they don't make one for the EF mount!
I've just bought a K&F adaptor to use my vintage 1974 Nikkor 50mm f/2 pre-AI lens on my Canon 6D.
The lens and Nikkormat FT2 were given to me by my Dad, so hold a special significance.
Unfortunately the Nikkormat is beyond repair, but the lens is fine even though it is 50 years old!
The vintage lens has a nice, "natural" rendering on the 6D sensor, which is consistent across the frame.
It's fun to see the DSLR viewfinder go darker as the lens is stopped down, and I agree with Martin about manual focussing being more engaging...
"Do you have any lenses like that ?"
Yes, although I primarily use modern Sony mirrorless cameras nowadays, I still bring my old NIKKOR 50mm f/ 1.2 Ais relatively often. I love its rendering. It's almost like a paradox because my 50mm GM 1.2 performs better on every optical metrics... but for some reason the old glass gives character to the pictures. I have the same type of render with a few Voigtlander lenses. These old lenses have many optical problems, yet their rendering is very interesting and aesthetically pleasing.
I think I've commented about this lens before, I love my Helios-44M 58mm F2 lens, it's an M42 mount that produces stunning pictures and a good one will cost you around £50. Possibly a little harder to focus than the one in your video, but I cannot say for certain as I've not used it. Apparently, they filmed a lot of the new Batman movie using this lens.
I have this lens and don’t use and I have no excuse for that 🤣
@@MartinCastein I'd love to see you use it and do a video.
@@andrewcroft2570i need to i know, i really should
@@MartinCastein Well there's no time like the present. 😄
Hi Martin. Thanks for the video. Question: Are you aware of any good budget big aperture lenses for the EF mount? All I was able to find was the Mitakon Speedmaster. Thanks!
Hi Martin, a recent lens that has been described as having the vintage, simple optical formula like this one is the new Nikon Z 40mm f2. I'm a huge fan of 40mm for story telling, and I'm wondering if you ever shoot with 40 and if you do, would you mind making a video about the focal length and if possible try out the new Nikon 40mm f2. I personally use the Canon EF 40mm f2.8, which is just about the most misunderstood and overlooked quality lens I know of.
Absolutely fantastic pictures Martin!
I’ve got a good few and love em…Simons Utak is someone I’ve followed for years… he goes into great detail about them on TH-cam.. I expect you’re aware of him.. they’re generally cheap as are the adapters.. The one you’ve got is about £300 or around .. I think thats because it’s 1.1? What you do is brilliant.. I’ve come to the conclusion that you could take a photo with a pork chop and absolutely murder anything that I can do ..!! Brilliant!!
Thank you John, my next video ill be taking photos with a pork chop and we will find out, you better be right....
25mm 1.4 cheap cctv lens on mft camera for portraits.
No L mount version :(((((
Is this lens a full frame?
yeah it is
I'll stick with the EF50mm f/1.2L. :)
The bokeh of this lens is delicious!!!
Forza cucciolo!
Just FYI if youy have a problem with a lens from this company, good luck, they will not respond for any reason. This company as far as Im concerned is crap
Good to know this, im tempted to buy the novturne from them too, expensive lens.