Lens The fast telephoto

[mnhoj]

A place to share images and ideas with my favorite type of lens. All sizes, lengths, shapes and subjects encouraged.

 

[mnhoj]

One of my favorite types of uses with an old favorite.
135L on an R6. How I loved that lens way back when on both the 5DC and 40D.

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[mnhoj]

Not very fast but still a telephoto.
The Nikon 100mm 2.8E. One that didn't get the Nikkor badge but made quite a few images that I've enjoyed over the years.

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[wee-pics]

Looking at my photos of the last year I found most of them were taken at the long end with open shutter. Like this I get otimal isolation of the object and a nice creamy bokeh. My favourites at the moment for this are the 4/12-50 qnd the 1.8/75 .

 

[Brian]

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Canon 100mm F2 wide-open, on the Leica M Monochrom. I use a 1.25x magnifier for fast lenses and telephotos.

 

[mnhoj]

This thread could use your help Walter - with a few samples?

Looking at my photos of the last year I found most of them were taken at the long end with open shutter. Like this I get otimal isolation of the object and a nice creamy bokeh. My favourites at the moment for this are the 4/12-50 qnd the 1.8/75 .

Nice images Brian. I shot with a friends years ago. Not sure if it was the same design but I think it had 14 blades? I had a chance to buy it for very little $ but passed. I often thought about that missed opportunity.

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Canon 100mm F2 wide-open, on the Leica M Monochrom. I use a 1.25x magnifier for fast lenses and telephotos.

 

[mnhoj]

One with the GFX 110mm F2. I miss the imagery. My wallet and shoulder - not as much.

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[Brian]

Vivitar 135/2.3 Series 1, Wide-Open, Nikon Ftn. This early 1970s lens has floating optics for close-range-correction.

I need to try this lens on the Z5.

 

[wee-pics]

This thread could use your help Walter - with a few samples?

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[MountainMan79]

Does this qualify as a fast telephoto?

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[Brian]

AF-D Micro-Nikkor F4, on the Nikon Df. This is the sharpest SLR lens ever made by Nikon.

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The AF-D Micro-Nikkors were developed in the Film age, no digital corrections. I compared the two Micro-Nikkor AF-D 105/2.8 with the later AF-S 105/2.8. Get the AF-D lens, much better.

 

[Brian]

Some more with the 135/2.3 Vivitar.

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[wee-pics]

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Not exactly what you call fast (with f=4 as maximum)

 

[MountainMan79]

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[John King]

Not sure if this qualifies here.
Rosa, scanned from Agfa Vista 400 film.
Photo taken with OM1 plus f/4 200 plus 2x Teleplus macro focusing TC. Around midday, hence harsh lighting. Hand held, unsupported (a LONG time ago, like 15+ years).

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[mnhoj]

Nice images everyone.
I don't think there are any qualifications for fast and telephoto.
It's a type of lens that produces a look which is very abundant above.

 

[wee-pics]

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Another example why I love this lens fully open at the long end (x-post from Flowers)

 

[MountainMan79]

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[tonyturley]

Vivitar 135/2.3 Series 1, Wide-Open, Nikon Ftn. This early 1970s lens has floating optics for close-range-correction.

I need to try this lens on the Z5.

Back in my Sony e-mount days, I had an obsession with Vivitar lenses. I was only ever able to get my hands on one Series 1 lens, a 19-35mm. It seems like there were Vivitar lenses with cult followings that commanded big $$$ on ebay.

 

[Brian]

The ultimate Cult lens- look for the Series One 35~85 F2.8.

Vivitar Series 1 VMC 35-85mm 1:2.8 Auto Variable Focusing Lens | eBay

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Not a zoom. Variable focal length.