VPK Meniscus Achromat

Discussion in 'Adapted Lenses' started by photoSmart42, May 9, 2010.

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  1. photoSmart42

    photoSmart42 Mu-43 Top Veteran

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    Feb 12, 2010
    San Diego, CA
    Lens taken off a 1915 VPK and adapted to M42 for my GH1. Some sample shots:

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    photoSmart42, May 9, 2010
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  2. Bokeh Diem

    Bokeh Diem Mu-43 Top Veteran

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    Mar 14, 2010
    Toronto
    Very, very nice! Really dreamy stuff, shot optically, not via PP. And probably for cheap too. Kudos!

    I was just looking at a 1936 Zeiss with the same intent... ahh, gear lust strikes again.

    Bokeh Diem
     
    Bokeh Diem, May 9, 2010
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  3. arcueid

    arcueid Mu-43 Regular

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    Apr 16, 2010
    I have a feeling that you will get good effects shooting snow or crystals as subjects :D
     
    arcueid, May 10, 2010
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  4. OzRay

    OzRay Mu-43 Legend Charter Member

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    Jan 29, 2010
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    Real Name:
    Ray, not Oz
    OzRay, May 10, 2010
    OzRay, May 10, 2010
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