conurus

mwtphoto · Joined: 18 Jun 2007 Posts: 104 Location: Toronto, Canada

I have not had a lot of time to play with the macro since I got it back from conversion - 2 kids in hockey. But I thought I would post a few shots.
Thanks Bo-Mingh for your great workmanship.

doc · Joined: 23 Feb 2008 Posts: 26

A few shots with MS 100 on my 40D, at Safaripark.

DSLR18 · Joined: 29 Feb 2008 Posts: 15 Location: New York

Here's another pix .

suchy · Joined: 14 Apr 2009 Posts: 4 Location: Vancouver

Looking for a converted Contax Zeiss 24-85 N. Preferably local. We are located in the Vancouver, BC area

scborrett@yahoo.co

kentphotos · Posted: Tue Apr 14, 2009 6:53 pm Post subject:

There is one on eBay now. Current bid is US$850.

doctorb · Joined: 21 Jul 2008 Posts: 101 Location: North Carolina

It is so hard to price converted Contax lenses. They are so rare that you cannot place a vlaue on the "collectable" aspect of them. I wouldn't take $850 for mine (...and I wouldn't take any amount for my converted 100 Makro. It's that good).

Anyhow. Best to you in your seach for a converted copy. Unless you are in a hurry, it's best to buy one in it's native state and let Bo-Ming work his magic on it.

Dr. B.

suchy · Joined: 14 Apr 2009 Posts: 4 Location: Vancouver

Thanks for your replies DoctorB and Kentphotos. I thought that I would float the request out and see if anyone has 1 for sale. I will check ebay for unconverted and converted lenses. In reading through the forums/site it appears that there is quite a backlog for conversions. Any idea of the current wait time?

Thanks again,

Stewart

conurus · Posted: Wed Apr 15, 2009 8:08 pm Post subject:

kentphotos · Posted: Wed Apr 15, 2009 8:44 pm Post subject: I must concur...

I have a 24-85 in the queue, but purchased the 100mm Makro-Sonnar already converted. The 100mm's AF is slow and noisy, but it produces amazing images, and now I fear I'm addicted to Zeiss....

doctorb · Joined: 21 Jul 2008 Posts: 101 Location: North Carolina

Who cares about slow AF and noise, when it produces images like it does. The 100 Makro is truly an amazing lens. I just equiped mine with the Canon dual macro light (requires 72 mm adapter). Takes it to yet another step.

Dr. B.

suchy · Joined: 14 Apr 2009 Posts: 4 Location: Vancouver

The 100 makro is indeed tempting but I don't do alot of macro and my portraits are covered by my 85L II (A different lense to the 100 I am sure, but funding is not unlimited)

I am really looking to replace the 24-105 and think that the Contax 24-85 would be a better option than the Canon 24-70.

I also have my eye on the Contax 17-35 as I am only covered by the 17-40L on the wide range.........................

But that 100 makro sure is tempting.............If one could be found

Bo-Ming - I understand that you are also located in Vancouver - is it possible to just drop off the lense for modification or must it still be mailed?

sabesh · Joined: 17 Aug 2007 Posts: 1

I'm sure the OP got his by now.

I'm also looking for a converted 24-85 N.

flybynight@gmail.com

Thx.

doctorb · Joined: 21 Jul 2008 Posts: 101 Location: North Carolina

Here's a recent image made with the 100 Makro / Canon 5DII
3D effect is quite apparent [img][/img]

MomoInu · Joined: 15 Aug 2006 Posts: 68 Location: Santa Fe, NM

kentphotos

Just fooling around in the garden...