one of the best lens that i owned. I used this all the time. Great results when you use this lens in the sunlight with vibrant colorful backgrounds. super Bokeh!
@fistfulloflensesКүн бұрын
Absolutely agree, love the way the lens renders colours, must be down to the minolta coatings ? I don't think I'll ever part with my copy, looking forward to using this lens more in the future
@raydavies8464Күн бұрын
Another lovely production Karl and I loved the flamingo story 😂. Beautiful photos, keep them coming.
@fistfulloflensesКүн бұрын
@@raydavies8464 thanks ray, always good to hear from you 😊
@JillCavanagh-ui8ehКүн бұрын
Had no idea the company went back that far!😮
@alanboyd24132 күн бұрын
Why not get extension tubes for the camera mount eg Sony, then you can use them for any vintage lens for which you have an adaptor?
@fistfulloflenses2 күн бұрын
@@alanboyd2413 very good suggestion, will do 👍
@campbells0ups2 күн бұрын
the colors of this lens are outstanding to me. perfect balance of pleasing and punchy
@fistfulloflenses2 күн бұрын
Yes totally agree, love this lens, Minolta lenses handle colour beautifully, they were early adopters of lens coatings and used magnesium fluorite and other ingredients, they seem consistently good in this regard, such a shame they no longer are in the business
@campbells0ups2 күн бұрын
the zeiss jena colors are truly legendary-some of the highest rated among vintage lenses. the thorium in the Pancolar 1.8 adds something even extra on top of that. love these images
@fistfulloflenses2 күн бұрын
@@campbells0ups there's a certain quality to Zeiss jena lenses that can be hard to quantify, I'm definitely a fan , thanks for your comments, very much appreciated
@campbells0ups2 күн бұрын
the colors of the Pancolar's are deep in vibrancy, as well as high in saturation. the tone is magenta and warm and the character is like a romantacized version of reality. very strong and pleasing.
@campbells0ups2 күн бұрын
this is the dream lens, the final 50 that will be added to my collection. i own two of its contemporaries- the Meyer Oreston and the Pancolar f/2. both are two of my all time favorite fifties; i am sure the Pancolar 1.8 will not dissapoint!!
@fistfulloflenses2 күн бұрын
@@campbells0ups haven't tried the oreston yet, hope to soon and not tried the f2 pancolar, that looks like a beautiful lens
@campbells0ups2 күн бұрын
@@fistfulloflenses absolutely love both of these, i believe the Pancolar 1.8 will be middle ground between them. also, careful with Exakta-mount versions of f/2 Pancolar, they have a bottom lip on aperture arm that will need modified to adapt.
@fistfulloflenses2 күн бұрын
@@campbells0ups thanks for the tip, I was looking at an exacta adapter just recently
@campbells0ups2 күн бұрын
@@fistfulloflenses the modification on the Exatka version is a small filing job. the F2 Pancolar also came in M42 mount but is rare. the Exakta mount are more affordable, but they are tricky to mount and use on my FF Canon's
@campbells0ups4 күн бұрын
this lens is very nice and underrated. i own the DS model M42 with rubber ring. the colors are exceptional, cool, deep, paintedley. just keep away from bright lights bc it flares like crazy. besides that the only weakness i see is barrel distortion. the bokeh is also unique-twisted, whispy and silky at the same time. gentle yet energetic
@fistfulloflenses3 күн бұрын
I was surprised , at how nice the lens was,definitely underrated , part of the fun for me is finding these hidden gems that are underappreciated, and undervalued
@simonc47647 күн бұрын
Cogratulation you have the more sought after thorium version. I think based on the serial number your lens is later than 1965 probably 1967 near the end of production before it switched to the non throrium 6 blades.
@fistfulloflenses7 күн бұрын
Thanks for the extra information, found conflicting information on the web . Thanks for the comment
@shy-guy55448 күн бұрын
Very nice video and lovely photos. What adapter do you use with your Fuji? Thanks
@fistfulloflenses8 күн бұрын
@@shy-guy5544 thank you,with that lens I used a fotga ,md- nex it's okay but others I've used feel better made
@shy-guy55448 күн бұрын
@@fistfulloflenses Thanks
@fistfulloflenses8 күн бұрын
@@shy-guy5544nice to hear from you, it's the comments I get that make KZfaq worth the effort
@sputumtube9 күн бұрын
I've got this exact same lens mounted on a Ricoh camera. The front lens surround is coming loose though (easily wobbles and rattles when gently shaken) by at least 2mm. Would it be more economical to get it repaired or simply buy another? (UK prices are around £50 - £70)
@fistfulloflenses9 күн бұрын
@@sputumtube Hi , my version is in excellent condition, I paid £40 in 2023 from eBay, often go for a little more as you have mentioned, I took a chance as the description was poor and the photos of the lens weren't clear, so I messaged the seller directly, asked if the lens had fungus and if there were any mechanical issues excetra, I often try my own repairs on lenses with various results usually good but not always, personally I've never paid for a repair, but that's partly because i don't know if anyone local , let me know how you get on with the lens, as a side note I've just recently put a roll of film through a Ricoh SLR very nice camera, thank you for the comment
@pdtech452413 күн бұрын
Beautiful photos, I just picked up a mint carl zeiss jena ddr 135mm f3.5 in a case for just £10..😲😳 I'm looking forward to using it on my old m42 screw mount slr film cameras and with an adapter on my Lumix g3 m4/3 mirrorless system.
@fistfulloflenses13 күн бұрын
Great, the bargains are still there to be found, I still shoot film occasionally, I've got a roll to develop at the moment, thanks for the comment
@aquablue849715 күн бұрын
Beautiful photos yet again
@fistfulloflenses15 күн бұрын
@@aquablue8497 thank you aquablue, it certainly is a very nice lens
@brugj0315 күн бұрын
Love the colors. The rendering full open has some impressionistic quality to it. Soft and sweet. Easy on the eye.
@fistfulloflenses15 күн бұрын
Thank you, great to hear from you, and welcome to the channel
@brugj0315 күн бұрын
@@fistfulloflenses I subscribed.
@photographyforenjoyment15 күн бұрын
Stunning images Karl from a classic lens and this fellow Yashica enthusiast would certainly buy a copy. Excellent work!
@fistfulloflenses15 күн бұрын
@@photographyforenjoyment thank you Alan, I've only recently been looking at yashica lenses , they have an interesting history, good to hear from you. Loving your channel also
@JillCavanagh-ui8eh16 күн бұрын
Beautiful impressionist images Karl.
@fistfulloflenses16 күн бұрын
Thank you Jill, glad you like it , and thanks for the comment
@AndJohn-vm9dq16 күн бұрын
Nice as always x
@fistfulloflenses16 күн бұрын
@@AndJohn-vm9dq thanks John
@fistfulloflenses16 күн бұрын
Thank you Jill, glad you enjoyed it, more to follow 😊
@b.walter664616 күн бұрын
I dislike this lens at 1.4. Soft subject and lousy bokeh. But at f2, it's outstanding. The subject gets sharp and the bokeh becomes soft and gorgeous. Forget 1.4 and go right to f2 and you'll have an outstanding portrait lens.
@fistfulloflenses16 күн бұрын
Sound advice, I found it a challenge at f1.4 , and needed to stop down a little
@carljordan451520 күн бұрын
I have this gem, and I can’t believe how great it is ,considering it’s not a series 1 lens!!
@fistfulloflenses20 күн бұрын
@@carljordan4515 yes totally agree, it's sharp as well, it could easily have been a series 1
@aquablue849727 күн бұрын
Loving the B&W’s here.
@fistfulloflenses27 күн бұрын
@@aquablue8497 thank you, nice to hear from you again aquablue
@gerryhardman906028 күн бұрын
Nice review and pictures to go along with it as well as video. Just wondering if this is the same lens as the Pentacon 50 mm 1.8 lens? Didn’t Zeiss Jena make them both for both companies?
@fistfulloflenses28 күн бұрын
@@gerryhardman9060 thank you, much appreciated, the pentacon 50 mm f1.8 is a different lens design ,I have one here in the praktica pb mount ,a nice lens that I hope to review,one day
@peterdavies916629 күн бұрын
Nice review! I don't have this lens but I did find an ML 50/2.0 lens for a similar bargain price at a charity shop here in Canada and it has become my favourite 50mm for everyday use. By the way, nice to see the stepping stones at Ogmore castle and your shot of Southerndown beach. I was born and raised in Bridgend so I have good memories of these places.
@fistfulloflenses29 күн бұрын
@@peterdavies9166 thanks for the comment, love that you recognised ogmore castle, did you ever go across the stepping stones and see candleston castle?
@mulatto92829 күн бұрын
Had this lens since I started photography in 2013. This is the only other lens I got aside from the kit lens for my NEX-6. This lens introduced me to manual and characterful lenses. Cant use it now because of molds. Hopefully I could get it cleaned.
@fistfulloflenses29 күн бұрын
@@mulatto928 what are your thoughts on the lens , have you Found it to be a good lens?
@BriansPhotoShow29 күн бұрын
Like many camera collectors, from time to time I find it necessary to pare down my overgrown collection. A few years back this meant getting rid of my Minolta gear, a decision I agonized over simply because of this lens. It has a look I've never seen replicated by any other. A contemporary review I ran across in one of the old photography magazines described it as primitive and outdated. Of course, this was long before Western photographers discovered the concept of "bokeh" in the early 2000s.
@fistfulloflenses29 күн бұрын
@@BriansPhotoShow thank you, I find that very interesting, this particular lens certainly has a unique character to it, that's what encourages me to try out different vintage lenses for myself.i have a few good modern lenses , but I feel that many modern lenses are technically very good but lacking in character
@brugj0315 күн бұрын
Bokeh never was a thing before because it didn`t come out very well with low quality analog film. Once the step was made to much better digital it became apparent to do something with it.
@fistfulloflenses15 күн бұрын
@@brugj03very true, when I started photography in the late 1980s early 1990s nobody talked about bokeh
@brugj0315 күн бұрын
@@fistfulloflenses You`re right. My GM lenses are outstanding but a bit to clinical. They do everything well but lack a little expression. I also shoot voightlander, it`s got loads of expression and popping dynamics. But many things go wrong if you pixel peep. I don`t pixelpeep anymore.
@fistfulloflenses15 күн бұрын
@@brugj03 pixel peeping is for amateurs 🤣only joking
@janedaggerАй бұрын
Thank you very much for a nice little review... and yeah, I found a few on ebay for so cheap I'm going to probably snag one. Not that I need another 50 cos I've got the Hexanon, but... it really does look like I'd be pleased.
@fistfulloflensesАй бұрын
@@janedaggeryou can never have to many fast fifties😊,I've recently got a few Konica hexanon lenses ,I'm very impressed by them, beautiful colour palette and great build quality.
@janedaggerАй бұрын
@@fistfulloflenses Well, I'm a yankee and on the dole (social security) and skimping is not just an idea, its a need I constantly ignore. At least there's beans. ROFLMAO!
@janedaggerАй бұрын
And... in 1978 Punk was pissing everyone off !!! And we scared.... everybody.
@fistfulloflensesАй бұрын
@@janedagger I remember it well
@photographyforenjoymentАй бұрын
Absolute bargain of the century Karl! I always was a lover of Yashica cameras and lenses.
@fistfulloflensesАй бұрын
@@photographyforenjoyment I never really tried them before this lens , but since trying this one I've added another, that I'm looking forward to testing
@perin99Ай бұрын
Seems a nice lens. I've got two copies of the Yashica DS-M - a 1.7 and a 1.4. They look very similar to yours so should be just as good. To my shame I haven't ever used them so I need to do something about that. Great video, thanks for uploading.
@fistfulloflensesАй бұрын
@@perin99 yes try them out, let us know how they perform 👍
@creepyoldhouseexplorersclubАй бұрын
Yes! Shoot some fall colors with it 😊
@fistfulloflensesАй бұрын
Hoping to, I've got a place in mind 😊
@44messierАй бұрын
From one vintage lens reviewer to another. Love the presentation and relaxing commentary. Keep up the good work
@fistfulloflensesАй бұрын
Thank you, I will check out your channel
@cameraprepper7938Ай бұрын
Aperture 3.5 for a 135mm Lens are alright !
@fistfulloflensesАй бұрын
@@cameraprepper7938 yes I agree, because of the focal length you still get quite a bit of background blur, at f 3.5
@coin777Ай бұрын
1:50 Its to lessen the chromatic aberration while reducing weight not to add sharpness.
@fistfulloflensesАй бұрын
Partly right, Chromatic aberration also called, chromatic distortion, colour aberration etc , is a failure of the lens to focus all colours to the same point, in short, causing the light to be dispersed, chromatic aberration manifests itself as fringes of colour along boundaries, so in theory if you can eliminate chromatic aberration you can make the image appear sharper , of course the other benefit of using thorium is that it reduces the necessary curvature of the glass allowing the lens elements to be thinner and therefore lighter, phew a long winded explanation 😊
@kbqvistАй бұрын
Any opinion on the Pentax Super-Takumar 1:2.5/135, produced in Japan, with M42 mount? I believe it was on the market in the 1970ies..
@fistfulloflensesАй бұрын
@@kbqvist only that I've read that it is an excellent lens , unfortunately I haven't as yet had an opportunity to review one .
@jonford611921 сағат бұрын
I have one of these, and as @fistfulloflenses says, it is indeed an excellent lens. I've used it on a Canon 6d, and it has a fantastic colour rendition, great sharpness, and dreamy bokeh.
@fistfulloflenses20 сағат бұрын
@@kbqvist unfortunately,I've not had the opportunity to try one yet, but I'm on the lookout for one
@luzr6613Ай бұрын
Another one i'm missing out on for it being too modern! I do however have the 1971 Thorium-baked version, and that is one of my favourite manual lenses (along with the excellent 55 1.8). Nice vid - cheers very much.
@fistfulloflensesАй бұрын
@@luzr6613 the early radioactive version is a lens id love to try out, I've been told it's a great lens , thanks for the encouragement
@luzr6613Ай бұрын
Very nice. I've not tried this lens, but I do use the Super-Multi-Coated Takumar version. I always wonder how the earlier variants stack up against the later - or vice-versa. I do know, however, that whenever I pick mine up (as I just have) I want to use it.... Surely a good sign. Cheers from New Zealand.
@fistfulloflensesАй бұрын
New Zealand,a beautiful country, very nice to hear from you, I've not used the super takumar version, but I am impressed with the build quality of the Pentax lenses I've got.
@luzr6613Ай бұрын
Build quality is certainly one factor that endears them to me too - they have a very satisfying feel to them. And although I do have very good digital glass, I'm always a little worried that it'll spontaneously die on me (like the bodies do!) and throw me back into poverty. No such fears with good vintage lenses!
@fistfulloflensesАй бұрын
@@luzr6613 yes your right, I have a mix of old and new glass, much for the same reason, also the cost factor ,and its interesting to try out new optics
@christopherleecowanАй бұрын
It's hard to go wrong with a good vintage 135 mm
@fistfulloflensesАй бұрын
@@christopherleecowan very true, they always seem to be pretty good, it was such a popular focal length for so long, the manufacturers had plenty of experience producing great 135s
@perin99Ай бұрын
Another great video!!
@fistfulloflensesАй бұрын
Thank you, I'm glad you're still enjoying the channel, makes the effort worthwhile 👍
@Rev_RhysАй бұрын
Love the video!
@fistfulloflensesАй бұрын
Thanks Rhys, good to hear from you and glad you enjoyed it 👍
@photographyforenjoymentАй бұрын
Nice one Karl! Honest answer? I couldn't tell you which image was shot on the different bodies. Perhaps the same shot taken at more or less the same time with each camera would be conclusive, but there again does it really matter when the results are that good?
@fistfulloflensesАй бұрын
@@photographyforenjoyment thank you Alan, good to hear from you,I've thought about doing comparison shots , but feel it could get a little bit tedious. Glad you're enjoying the channel.
@fistfulloflensesАй бұрын
I think it also shows that sensor size is not that important, and as you said it's the end results that matter
@raymondchan3587Ай бұрын
You didn't mention wihich images were taken by which sensor.
@fistfulloflensesАй бұрын
I decided id rather viewers to have an unbiased mindset when viewing the images ,and rate the photos on merit rather than a preconceived opinion as to which sensor is best,also I felt that putting up which camera took which images is distracting.
@Nedski42YTАй бұрын
One of my favorite lenses! I bought one about a year after I bought my first 35mm SLR, a Pentax MX in 1978. A voiceover audio editing suggestion: Use a pop/sibilance shield on your voiceover microphone to reduce high frequency noise. You can also try filters in your video editing software. Also try a little bit of compression of the audio to reduce the volume variation in your narration. Thanks.
@fistfulloflensesАй бұрын
Good tips, I will have to read up on audio👍
@Rev_RhysАй бұрын
Every good video I love watching your videos, don't stop 😁😁
@fistfulloflensesАй бұрын
@@Rev_Rhys thank you Rhys,I won't, and thank you for the encouragement
@perin99Ай бұрын
Another great video!! The Pancolar is such a lovely little lens.
@fistfulloflensesАй бұрын
@@perin99 thank you, hope to add more to the channel soon
@photographyforenjoymentАй бұрын
As the locals around here would say "Boss job La'.."
@fistfulloflensesАй бұрын
@@photographyforenjoyment thank you Alan, nice to be appreciated 😊
@StandbyCymbalist2 ай бұрын
i love mine, same vintage as yours. results have been exceptionally good for the price. no complaints
@fistfulloflenses2 ай бұрын
Just shows , how good these lenses were for the time
@illegalmindset41222 ай бұрын
One thing to say, Vivitar was a design and marketing company they did design the lenseyand send the specs to the manufacturers,and any from kino or komine are very good also cosina
@fistfulloflenses2 ай бұрын
I've got a few of their lenses, they are very good, like many photography companies,they struggled with the advent of autofocus