Awesome! I knew I wasn't alone in admiring this wonderful lens! I found my copy for an amazing price of about $2.50. Its' blur is definitely the best feature!
@@VintageOptiks l've been using a pentacon 135mm f 2,8 for a while now and it's really great. You could do a review on it since there aren't many on CZcams
Scott Fly Yeah, the Pentacon 135mm f2.8 is great lens for sure! I would definitely review in the future. I just need to catch up on so many lenses that are waiting their turn. 😄
This lens, if I am not mistaken, was based on a Tomioka design which was also used by Rikenon, auto Sears, Yashica and Mamiya to name a few from that era. I have it, great lens and pretty sharp wide open, nice color rendering and great character.
Just discovered your channel today and subscribed 😄. The bokeh in that tomato shot is unreal! If you could make a comparison with the new version of this lens, that’d be great. I love the style of your video but one nitpick would be the intro is slightly long. After 5 consecutive videos, I stary wishing for a Netflix-like button to skip intro.
Thank you so much for subscribing. I appreciate it. And thank you about the nice comment on the tomato photo. I was also surprised by the amazing bokeh that this humble little lens can deliver. I'll try to make the intro shorter. I appreciate your honest input.
Your reviews are EXCELLENT. I like your emphasis on bokeh and colour. Resolution and fast aperture is way overrated. I do also like a straight lens and dislike distortion
Wow, some awesome images here, especially the one with the caterpillar....I assume that was shot with extension tubes? I'm going to check out this lens! I really love most of your images BTW. Thanks for the video.
Thank you so much! Actually the caterpillar was shot without an extension tube, but on a cropped sensor which gives you a bit of a magnification compared to full frame. The Sony a7III can switch between the 2, and sometimes if I need the extra crop I switch to cropped sensor. It's a great feature! Thank you also for the kind words about the images. I try to post as many interesting photos as I can with each lens. It's a pretty fun challenge. :) Thank you for watching.
@@VintageOptiks Thanks. Very interesting. I have a Sony A7Riii so I do have access to the APSC feature too. I do think you must be a fairly talented photographer to get such stunning results..... BTW, I must stay out of Ebay for a while. I've already bought a camera with this lens......hope it lens will be ok! 😁
Diane Cotton Thank you so much! I hope I do a decent job with these photos of mine :) I know the feeling about eBay. I’m constantly getting packages with lenses. :) I would love to hear your opinion about this lens once you try it out. Have fun!
I own the 1.4 version, and from the pics, they're very similar lenses. The unique bokeh is very similar to the 1.7, and at 1.4 it's very dreamy. Not the sharpest wide open, but quite sharp by f4. The 1.4 version also has a very long focus throw, as do the 35mm and 135mm Chinons that I also shoot. Stopped down, out of focus point light sources are sharply hexagonal. My copy produces cool colors, with greens going a bit teal, especially in the shadows. A hood is highly recommended as it loses contrast quickly.
@Imrul Khan I've heard that Tomioka designed both lenses, but that later copies were manufactured my Cosina. I have a later f1.4 copy, so it may have been outsourced.
Would be a good idea to put the name of the lenses in the description, so that we can search them. I have a couple of Auto Chinons, 28mm and 35mm and wonder why people don't talk about them more… I love them to bits.
Thank you for the suggestion. I completely agree - Auto Chinons are phenomenal and more people need to check them out. I also have the 35mm which is a fantastic lens!!
Hi ! It would be nice if you can add another short section to your videos, if the lens is or is not radioactive. I think a lot of people are interested in this subject and would appreciate this info. Best Regards !
I am not sure. I haven't seen anyone mention anything about this lens being radioactive, but also I don't have a way of testing it, so...I don't really know.
@@VintageOptiks tnx for the reply.great video as always.. I have this lens, and i am not sure.. i have only found out that f1.4 version is radioactive.
Thanks again for another cool and useful video👌 You convinced me, and the auto Chinon 55mm f1.7 a n d 35mm f2.8 are on their way from Ebay. I have one question though, the melodies your are playing, the intro and further on, could you please tell me what melodies it is? They are stuck in my brains for days after every time l watch one of your video’s. Many thanks in advance👍
You are welcome! Glad to hear that the videos are useful and enjoyable. I hope you'll have fun with the Auto-Chinons you got from eBay. Unfortunately I don't know who is the author of the short little tracks I have in my videos. I only have those little clips and not a whole song. Anyhow, have fun with your newly acquired vintage lenses and thanks again for the feedback! Cheers!
@@VintageOptiks I finally managed to identify one of the clips, its called «Funky Fanfare» by which must be said is quite fitting😀 Its made by Keith Mansfield, the other clips l could’nt identify even though l used several music reckognition app’s
Thanks, I recently received as a gift the Chinon CS with 3 lenses and I wasn't aware how good it is :)
Yeah it’s a great little lens. I’m sure you’ll enjoy it.
Thank you for the video! I forgot I even had this lens, now it's back on my camera.
You are welcome! It's a great little lens often overlooked. Enjoy it!!
Thanks , you’ve helped me make up my mind to get one !
You are welcome! I hope you’ll enjoy it.
We love your videos👏🤗😘
Thank you!!
Awesome! I knew I wasn't alone in admiring this wonderful lens! I found my copy for an amazing price of about $2.50. Its' blur is definitely the best feature!
Glad to hear you also appreciate this great vintage lens!Wow you got it for such an amazing deal!! The blur is phenomenal!!
instant sub! i love the quality of the videos, this one was really enjoyable.
Scott Fly Thank you so much! I really appreciate it.
@@VintageOptiks l've been using a pentacon 135mm f 2,8 for a while now and it's really great. You could do a review on it since there aren't many on CZcams
Scott Fly Yeah, the Pentacon 135mm f2.8 is great lens for sure! I would definitely review in the future. I just need to catch up on so many lenses that are waiting their turn. 😄
Just bought one for peanuts! Big vintage lens fan for film and on my OMD. Beautiful lens as you say! Thanks and subscribed.
Phil Whitfield That’s great you found one for cheap! Have fun with it and thank you so much for subscribing to the channel. I appreciate it.
I have found mine cheap as well... Great little lens, and most perfect smooooooth focus
@@lazarkebic4869 Glad to hear you were able to find a copy. The focus is indeed incredibly smooth!! I love it!
I have this and forgotten it. Haha! Will try and play again.😁
Ryan Billy It’s a nice little lens for sure. Humble but special.
Nice review!
Thank you!!
👏very interesting videos 👍tank you 👏
Thank you!!
This lens, if I am not mistaken, was based on a Tomioka design which was also used by Rikenon, auto Sears, Yashica and Mamiya to name a few from that era. I have it, great lens and pretty sharp wide open, nice color rendering and great character.
Thanks for the info! Yeah it’s a great lens for sure!
Just discovered your channel today and subscribed 😄. The bokeh in that tomato shot is unreal!
If you could make a comparison with the new version of this lens, that’d be great.
I love the style of your video but one nitpick would be the intro is slightly long. After 5 consecutive videos, I stary wishing for a Netflix-like button to skip intro.
Thank you so much for subscribing. I appreciate it. And thank you about the nice comment on the tomato photo. I was also surprised by the amazing bokeh that this humble little lens can deliver. I'll try to make the intro shorter. I appreciate your honest input.
Your reviews are EXCELLENT. I like your emphasis on bokeh and colour. Resolution and fast aperture is way overrated. I do also like a straight lens and dislike distortion
Thank you so much!! I totally agree that fast apertures and resolution are way overrated.
Wow, some awesome images here, especially the one with the caterpillar....I assume that was shot with extension tubes? I'm going to check out this lens! I really love most of your images BTW. Thanks for the video.
Thank you so much! Actually the caterpillar was shot without an extension tube, but on a cropped sensor which gives you a bit of a magnification compared to full frame. The Sony a7III can switch between the 2, and sometimes if I need the extra crop I switch to cropped sensor. It's a great feature! Thank you also for the kind words about the images. I try to post as many interesting photos as I can with each lens. It's a pretty fun challenge. :) Thank you for watching.
@@VintageOptiks Thanks. Very interesting. I have a Sony A7Riii so I do have access to the APSC feature too. I do think you must be a fairly talented photographer to get such stunning results..... BTW, I must stay out of Ebay for a while. I've already bought a camera with this lens......hope it lens will be ok! 😁
Diane Cotton Thank you so much! I hope I do a decent job with these photos of mine :) I know the feeling about eBay. I’m constantly getting packages with lenses. :) I would love to hear your opinion about this lens once you try it out. Have fun!
Good video. I have this lens and it's older leather focusing ring cousin.
Thank you! That’s great you have one of the wonderful lenses. Enjoy it!
Great, concise review. I wonder how this fairs against the F/1.4 version.🤔
Prince Hαrbinger Thank you! Glad you enjoyed it. Not sure how it will compare to the F1.4 version. I’m sure I’ll review it sooner or later 😬
I own the 1.4 version, and from the pics, they're very similar lenses. The unique bokeh is very similar to the 1.7, and at 1.4 it's very dreamy. Not the sharpest wide open, but quite sharp by f4. The 1.4 version also has a very long focus throw, as do the 35mm and 135mm Chinons that I also shoot. Stopped down, out of focus point light sources are sharply hexagonal. My copy produces cool colors, with greens going a bit teal, especially in the shadows.
A hood is highly recommended as it loses contrast quickly.
Nathan Davis Great comment! Thank you so much for your input!
@Imrul Khan I've heard that Tomioka designed both lenses, but that later copies were manufactured my Cosina. I have a later f1.4 copy, so it may have been outsourced.
Would be a good idea to put the name of the lenses in the description, so that we can search them. I have a couple of Auto Chinons, 28mm and 35mm and wonder why people don't talk about them more… I love them to bits.
Thank you for the suggestion.
I completely agree - Auto Chinons are phenomenal and more people need to check them out. I also have the 35mm which is a fantastic lens!!
Hi ! It would be nice if you can add another short section to your videos, if the lens is or is not radioactive. I think a lot of people are interested in this subject and would appreciate this info. Best Regards !
Hi! Thank you for the suggestion. I’ve definitely thought of adding something about this subject. Hopefully sometimes in the near future. Take care!
this is not a radioactive lens. i have personaly checked mine..
@@kainbre Great to know! Thank you!
Bought this lens today... and it's your fault ☝🏻😁 I like to test it with my old m42 mount camera. Greetings from Berlin, Denis
Haha! Nice! I hope you’ll enjoy it Denis! Greetings from USA!
Haha! Nice! I hope you’ll enjoy it Denis! Greetings from USA!
what lens are you using to film this?
I use Tokina ATX 90mm macro most of the time
how dose this compare to takumar 8th edition?
Are you asking about the Takumar 55mm f1.8?
is this lens radioactive?
I am not sure. I haven't seen anyone mention anything about this lens being radioactive, but also I don't have a way of testing it, so...I don't really know.
@@VintageOptiks tnx for the reply.great video as always.. I have this lens, and i am not sure.. i have only found out that f1.4 version is radioactive.
@@lazarkebic4869 Thank you. Glad you enjoy the videos. At some point I need to get a Ginger counter device and start measuring their levels.
@@VintageOptiks If you do.. Please let us know :) And keep bringing great reviews :)
@@lazarkebic4869 Will do! :)
bokeh is nice on this lens, just not my favorite for shooting, its not very sharp, at least with my copy
My favorite shot is taken by this lens: 500px.com/photo/208193737/sun-is-there-by-tomasz-kowalski
Great shot! Thanks for sharing.
Thanks again for another cool and useful video👌
You convinced me, and the auto Chinon 55mm f1.7 a n d 35mm f2.8 are on their way from Ebay.
I have one question though, the melodies your are playing, the intro and further on, could you please tell me what melodies it is?
They are stuck in my brains for days after every time l watch one of your video’s.
Many thanks in advance👍
You are welcome! Glad to hear that the videos are useful and enjoyable. I hope you'll have fun with the Auto-Chinons you got from eBay.
Unfortunately I don't know who is the author of the short little tracks I have in my videos. I only have those little clips and not a whole song.
Anyhow, have fun with your newly acquired vintage lenses and thanks again for the feedback! Cheers!
@@VintageOptiks
I finally managed to identify one of the clips, its called «Funky Fanfare» by which must be said is quite fitting😀
Its made by Keith Mansfield, the other clips l could’nt identify even though l used several music reckognition app’s