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Sony 24-70mm F4 Vario-Tessar T* FE OSS

08/03/2013 11:48:45 PM · #1

I'd call this a buildup, but I'm sure someone would object to the fact that I'm essentially using a large format rig as a GOBO DOF filter of sorts.

In any case, here's where I am right now - this is a hell of a rig - right now we're at about 35lbs without my camera or the internal unit and light shielding.

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It does, however, feel cool to have something that looks like a satellite sitting on my kitchen table. :)

This thing really is just monstrous, the lens is about 8" across

I managed to find an old enlarger focusing rail which I'm going to repurpose to do my fine focus adjustments

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Hoping this all works out to be fairly usable, if incredibly heavy. Maybe the next version will have a tilt-shift lens, but for the time being, a tilt-shift film plane will have to do.

Keep an eye out for some stupid narrow DOF from me soon!

:)

Message edited by author 2013-08-04 02:39:41.

Bear_Music

Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra

08/03/2013 11:52:01 PM · #2

And this, citizens, is what he needs that honking massive Majestic Tripod with Gearhead for :-)

tnun

Ricoh GR III

Pentax DA 18-135mm F3.5-5.6ED AL [IF] WR DC

08/04/2013 01:43:48 AM · #3

I like stupid narrow DOF's. If you don't hurry up we'll have to have a challenge.

08/04/2013 01:47:54 AM · #4

Results from the previous cardboard box fasthacked version.

Message edited by author 2013-08-04 01:50:34.

08/09/2013 03:03:08 AM · #5

Oh yeah. This baby is stupid fun.

<-- Thanks to this guy, he's the best hand a guy could ever ask for.

<-- Super narrow DOF - WOOT!

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Here's a refined version of Paul's picture.

Can't wait to put this to use.

Message edited by author 2013-08-09 04:32:33.

Nikon AF-S Nikkor 17-35mm f/2.8D IF-ED

08/09/2013 05:33:37 AM · #6

Last one, need to head to bed... Could stay up for days playing with these files.

Feels really good to see theory in action, actually working.

Plus, who doesn't love a 12lb radioactive lens? ;)

tanguera

Nikon D750

08/09/2013 11:31:45 AM · #7

Originally posted by Cory:

Plus, who doesn't love a 12lb radioactive lens? ;)

Hmmmm, might explain a few things..... ;-)

Paul's portrait is killer, Cory.

Canon EF-S 10-22mm f/3.5-4.5 USM

08/09/2013 12:16:53 PM · #8

Originally posted by tanguera:

Originally posted by Cory:
Plus, who doesn't love a 12lb radioactive lens? ;)

Hmmmm, might explain a few things..... ;-)

Paul's portrait is killer, Cory.

Like what?

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Glad you liked the portrait! :) I've gotta try to get some work done today instead of just playing.

sempermarine

Apple iPhone 5s

08/09/2013 01:17:30 PM · #9

Originally posted by Cory:

Last one, need to head to bed... Could stay up for days playing with these files.

Feels really good to see theory in action, actually working.

Plus, who doesn't love a 12lb radioactive lens? ;)

Just unbelievable! Fantastic shot.

cowboy221977

Canon EOS-60D

08/09/2013 01:23:02 PM · #10

Cory Don't let the NSA know that you have one of their spy satellites

Canon EF-M 22mm f/2.0 STM Lens

08/09/2013 01:29:49 PM · #11

Originally posted by cowboy221977:

Cory Don't let the NSA know that you have one of their spy satellites

LOL.

The joke is, it really does look more like a satellite than a camera (with the cloth off anyway), AND this lens really did come from a spy plane. :)

Spork99

Canon EOS M6 Mk II

08/09/2013 01:33:42 PM · #12

The Hubble Telescope? Basically a spy satellite pointed away from Earth.

Paul

Leica SL

Voigtlander Ultron 35mm f/1.7 Aspherical MF Wide Angle - Black

08/09/2013 03:26:48 PM · #13

I'm blown away Cory. My perceptions of quality have been altered.

MinsoPhoto

Canon EOS-7D

Canon EF 50mm f/1.4 USM

08/09/2013 03:37:22 PM · #14

I'm jealous, that is a pretty awesome setup.

08/09/2013 04:25:40 PM · #15

Originally posted by Paul:

I'm blown away Cory. My perceptions of quality have been altered.

And I'm humbled. For you to say such a thing means a great deal to me, as I've always admired your portraits a great deal.

08/10/2013 02:40:32 AM · #16

Here it is - assembled and mounted.

Sony 24-70mm F4 Vario-Tessar T* FE OSS

08/10/2013 03:12:24 AM · #17

I've also just won a pretty sweet lens on a pretty low offer.

I now have a 'portrait' lens, a 600mm f/6 Baush and Lomb large format - hopefully the image circle will be large enough, but it's another aero designated lens, so I expect a similar format.

Bear_Music

Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra

08/10/2013 03:41:35 AM · #18

Paul

Leica SL

Voigtlander Ultron 35mm f/1.7 Aspherical MF Wide Angle - Black

08/10/2013 05:51:55 AM · #19

I had a go at an edit too:

Spork99

Canon EOS M6 Mk II

Canon EF-M 22mm f/2.0 STM Lens

08/10/2013 08:44:08 AM · #20

Originally posted by Cory:

Here it is - assembled and mounted.

Either you're a midget living in a Hobbit-home or that thing is truly monstrous...

I'm going with 'a'. ;)

That really is a thing of beauty.

Message edited by author 2013-08-10 08:45:04.

Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS

09/19/2013 12:19:46 AM · #21

Updating this with a few images:

Message edited by author 2013-09-19 00:20:27.

CNovack

Canon EOS-600D/T3i Rebel

09/19/2013 09:24:02 AM · #22

Originally posted by Cory:

Updating this with a few images:

So that's how you did it - I guessed that it some sheer black fabric with the center cut out in front of the lens creating that vignette. Nice sharp details in those portraits.

That is one big, crazy camera you have there Cory. Do you wheel it out on a moving dollie or do you have several buddies carry it out?

09/19/2013 01:27:25 PM · #23

Originally posted by CNovack:

Originally posted by Cory:
Updating this with a few images:

So that's how you did it - I guessed that it some sheer black fabric with the center cut out in front of the lens creating that vignette. Nice sharp details in those portraits.

That is one big, crazy camera you have there Cory. Do you wheel it out on a moving dollie or do you have several buddies carry it out?

Oh, it's a monster. Two people at a minimum - three makes it easier (one to set the tripod and two to deal with the camera body.)