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Nordentro
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 Posted: Thu Sep 30, 2010 6:35 pm Post subject: Komura Kohki 105mm f2 |
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Nordentro wrote:
All shot wide open 
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martinsmith99
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| Posted: Thu Sep 30, 2010 7:18 pm Post subject: |
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martinsmith99 wrote:
Ok sharpness and not a huge lot of contrast (fixable these days so not really a problem), but what I like is it has an interesting glow.
I'd like to see more from this. Good catch!
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woodrim
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| Posted: Thu Sep 30, 2010 8:06 pm Post subject: |
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woodrim wrote:
At f/2 I think it looks quite good. I love Komura lenses. Well made, aren't they?!!! Mine had a very nice feel and the aperture rings work so smoothly. Where did you find it? I was looking for one too and let one get away.
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Nordentro
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| Posted: Thu Sep 30, 2010 9:21 pm Post subject: |
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Nordentro wrote:
Not quite as sharp wide open that I hoped for, but I'll run some more tests before I make up my mind
Build quality is very good, with smooth aperture ring for sure
I found the lens on ebay.co.uk
Thx for commenting
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fatdeeman
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fatdeeman wrote:
The results look nice so far, outright sharpness isn't always everything, I know it's desirable but on a lens so suitable for portraits there are more important things!
The lens is a nice looking thing too 
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patrickh
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| Posted: Thu Sep 30, 2010 9:52 pm Post subject: |
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patrickh wrote:
That glow/softness on the portrait does a lot for it.
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| Posted: Thu Sep 30, 2010 10:12 pm Post subject: |
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Pancolart wrote:
This lens would deserve full frame i think.
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| Posted: Fri Oct 01, 2010 2:41 pm Post subject: |
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Attila wrote:
Komura was never been famous from sharp lenses at wide open, but sharpness is not everything.. I like it's output.
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| Posted: Fri Oct 01, 2010 3:39 pm Post subject: |
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Nordentro wrote:
I agree, sharpness isn't everything
My impression is that Komura lenses is a bit rare on the used market?!?
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| Posted: Fri Oct 01, 2010 4:09 pm Post subject: |
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Attila wrote:
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I agree, sharpness isn't everything
My impression is that Komura lenses is a bit rare on the used market?!? |
Very rare and under rated especially their more common lenses . I had 200mm and 135mm both are sold after test I found their color rendering was better than most lenses from that ages.
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Nordentro
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Nordentro wrote:
Hmm, I needed to clean some dust of this lens so I took a couple of shoots with it.
I think I need to use this lens more, I almost forgot I got it 
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Minolfan
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Minolfan wrote:
That is a nice picture!
Taken WO??
This lens deserves good use! |
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dr.volkan
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| Posted: Thu Mar 15, 2012 6:32 pm Post subject: |
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dr.volkan wrote:
i really like this lens..incredible sharpness and bokeh ..perfect |
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Nordentro
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| Posted: Thu Mar 15, 2012 9:36 pm Post subject: |
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Nordentro wrote:
Thx for your response, I don't remember if I shot this wide open or close to wide open to be honest
Bokeh is soft and nice. I count 12 blades inside.
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Lloydy wrote:
The last picture is wonderful, the sharpness on the eyes is perfect. I'd be very happy with that lens.
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erkie wrote:
Your mileage may vary but I have always found most Komuras to be very good with blues. Not sure why ? The other lens I find good for blues is the SMC Tak 200/4 again not sure why? It is the only Tak I find way above par with blues. Of course I like a Leica blue too but thats another story
I find my Komura 135 is great at portraits of people with blue eyes as they really stand out against everything else.
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woodrim
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| Posted: Sat Mar 17, 2012 2:03 pm Post subject: |
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woodrim wrote:
Now I'll have to pay more attention to the blues. I have the f/2.5 version and while it's not my sharpest lens at the length, it has an all around nice character and IQ.
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