Looking forward to that 400mm video. I'm waiting for an adapter for my soviet M42 lenses to be used on my Four Thirds Olympus E-1 camera. Shooting wildlife and sports with manual focus lenses is difficult but super fun!
Back in the 80s I shot with a similar Vivitar lens on a Canon A-1 it did a great job. Maybe try shooting with a vintage 35mm camera, your results may surprise you.
I had not thought of that. Very good point. I imagine they would perform better paired with what they were intended for. I've also heard that vintage lenses will perform better on lower megapixel cameras.
Enjoyed the video and your feedback on your lens trials. I spent a little time with a Canon fd mount 300mm 5.6 prime. I was very happy with it's performance but it was too heavy for me to use regularly. The tripod collar and built in hood were nice features. I felt it performed much better than a vivitar series 1 70-210 f2.8 - 4. A cheap screw on lens hood did help the vivitar (and other vintage lenses) perform a little better.
I looked at the Canon 300mm 5.6 prime. It was very close to the same cost as a Panasonic 100-300mm Mark II. That's a modern lens with IS and weather sealing. While the Panasonic is more expensive, I decided to keep trying the much cheaper lenses. There's something about searching cheap gear for hidden gems that is surprisingly enjoyable.
@@markattardo I was referring to the fd version as well. Admittedly I was looking at the L version of that fd mount vintage lens. The standard version was much cheaper. Were you referring to the standard fd mount 300mm prime or their premium L version? How did it perform wide open?
@@foto-spective It was the standard version. Honestly I didn't realize there were L versions available back then. I didn't test at different apertures, pretty sure I was just shooting wide open and had no complaints. It's been 2 or 3 years but I clearly remember saying wow when I looked through the viewfinder for the first time after taking off the vivitar.
@@foto-spective - ok thanks for answering. I'm in Texas. A full time camper and nature photographer. I just found your channel today through a link on Rohane Hamilton's channel. I've only watched two of your videos so far but I subscribed and tapped the "All" button so I look forward to seeing more of your videos.
That's some cool images! I'm glad that you weathered the storm well. Take care!
Many Thanks
Looking forward to that 400mm video. I'm waiting for an adapter for my soviet M42 lenses to be used on my Four Thirds Olympus E-1 camera. Shooting wildlife and sports with manual focus lenses is difficult but super fun!
I agree 100%. More difficult but so fun. My vehicle started giving me trouble, but when it's fixed I plan on the 400mm lens being my next video.
Back in the 80s I shot with a similar Vivitar lens on a Canon A-1 it did a great job. Maybe try shooting with a vintage 35mm camera, your results may surprise you.
I had not thought of that. Very good point. I imagine they would perform better paired with what they were intended for.
I've also heard that vintage lenses will perform better on lower megapixel cameras.
Enjoyed the video and your feedback on your lens trials.
I spent a little time with a Canon fd mount 300mm 5.6 prime. I was very happy with it's performance but it was too heavy for me to use regularly. The tripod collar and built in hood were nice features. I felt it performed much better than a vivitar series 1 70-210 f2.8 - 4. A cheap screw on lens hood did help the vivitar (and other vintage lenses) perform a little better.
I looked at the Canon 300mm 5.6 prime. It was very close to the same cost as a Panasonic 100-300mm Mark II. That's a modern lens with IS and weather sealing. While the Panasonic is more expensive, I decided to keep trying the much cheaper lenses. There's something about searching cheap gear for hidden gems that is surprisingly enjoyable.
@@foto-spective I'm referring to the vintage version that has the FD mount used on 70s/80s film cameras.
@@markattardo I was referring to the fd version as well. Admittedly I was looking at the L version of that fd mount vintage lens. The standard version was much cheaper. Were you referring to the standard fd mount 300mm prime or their premium L version? How did it perform wide open?
@@foto-spective It was the standard version. Honestly I didn't realize there were L versions available back then.
I didn't test at different apertures, pretty sure I was just shooting wide open and had no complaints. It's been 2 or 3 years but I clearly remember saying wow when I looked through the viewfinder for the first time after taking off the vivitar.
@@markattardo Sounds like I should put that one on my list. Thank you for the info.
Where are you filming this? Is it somewhere in southern United States?
This is located in Central Florida, USA
@@foto-spective - ok thanks for answering. I'm in Texas. A full time camper and nature photographer. I just found your channel today through a link on Rohane Hamilton's channel. I've only watched two of your videos so far but I subscribed and tapped the "All" button so I look forward to seeing more of your videos.
@@markrossi5721 Nice to meet you and thank you. Hopefully you enjoy all my future videos.