This lens turns out to be quite nice. I mounted it on my A7 for about a week and shot a few hundred frames. I enjoyed it as a walk-around lens. The Pentax helicoid provided a very versatile focus option from extreme closeup to infinity, all without having to add extension tubes. The funky looking honey-combed defuser panel for the light meter cell adds a touch of vintage charm. The only negative is the sticky aperture ring, and I did have to use it a few times for some pictures with a bit more depth of field. Not a big deal, but an annoyance just the same.
I like the smooth bokeh from this lens. Some very slight swirl when pictures are taken at certain distance, but overall very pleasing. It flares quite easily, like most old lenses. A hood helps a bit but not at all situations. Overall, I think it was worth the effort of the conversion. This lens produces nice results.
Reflection - Biokor-S 4.5cm f1.9 @ f1.9 & Sony A7
Slightly Swirly Background - Biokor-S 4.5cm f1.9 @ f1.9 & Sony A7
Nice Smooth Bokeh - Biokor-S 4.5cm f1.9 & Sony A7
Flare - Biokor-S 4.5cm f1.9 & Sony A7
Sweet
ReplyDeleteWhat a nice lens!!! :-)
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