Tim,
Today I made my first pictures with the newly acquired Novoflex 600.
http://360.leende.net/novoflextest
click on the pictures for a larger file. All shot wide open (f8) or
one stop down, 800 and 1600 ISO on a tripod with the ball head
unlocked for quick shooting. Minimal unsharp mask in
Thanks. That was fast from purchase to online photos ;-)
The results showed indicates that Novoflex did know what they where doing.
The centre is sharp, no dough. I detect slightly less sharpness at the edge
(at the wire the bird is sitting on). But that's a non issue in this kind of
BTW. I like your site.
Second BTW: Found this site about shooting (in the) wild.
http://www.moosepeterson.com/home.html
Well written, and some good advice I think.
Tim
Mostly harmless (just plain Norwegian)
Never underestimate the power of stupidity in large crowds
(Very freely after Arthur
The only minus is the size and weight of this beast.
Well, for me, in the US, the threatening looks of the Novoflex beast were
one factor why I eventually got rid of mine (a pigrif with 400 and 600
lenses that I used with an LX). Too much like a weapon (as if one might be
shooting more than
The centre is sharp, no dough. I detect slightly less sharpness at the
edge (at the wire the bird is sitting on). But that's a non issue in this
kind of photographing.
That was my experience with both the 400 and 600 lens heads that I had. For
wildlife use, this was hardly a problem.
Fred
Good point.
Crew cut hair, army boots, and a Novoflex on heavy tripod, is not the best
outfit for a regular photo stroll in the park ;-)
Tim
Mostly harmless (just plain Norwegian)
Never underestimate the power of stupidity in large crowds
(Very freely after Arthur C. Clarke, or some other
The focus system is very different, but very smooth. The light was too
low (late afternoon) to try handheld shots, which should be no
problem. When I attach the bg1-grip, balance is perfect for handheld
shots. Focussing on a tripod is a little strange (focus with the grip
and lock focus with the
Tim,
I think you are pretty much spot-on with the advantages and disadvantages
of Novoflex lenses, and I was surprised at the rather negative response
your question to the list generated.
Of course an FA* 600mm lens will be better, but it's also a million times
more expensive. For an
Tim
It was my lucky day today and found a Novoflex Pigrif C 600mm. The one
in your ebay link is older. The biggest problem is finding a pentax
novoflex adapter (it's labeled penta). My first test in the backyard
looks very promising. In fact I'm impressed so far. On a istD I don't
see any big lens
I decided not to go for Novoflex. Not because I think they are bad, but
because of the problems with adapters.
But on my way to this conclusion I read a bit. If I'm not mistaken Novoflex
had a rather odd, but sensible designing philosophy. They are mainly
designed for shooting wildlife. Wildlife
John Forbes recommends looking for a Novoflex lens. I know nothing about the
system except that it looks like a prototype Russian sniper shotgun. I
also have vague memory of seeing some adds in some older magazines. To me
they looked like toys then.
Is John onto something, or has he lost it?
No
Long, long ago (in Zimbabwe) I took one of those Novoflex lenses out to
the ranch to test. I used Alpa Reflexes in those days. I took pictures
of very rare green pigeons resting the contraption on tree trunks and
using the fastest shutter speed (1/1000) available. The pictures were
not sharp.
On Mar 4, 2006, at 7:53 AM, Don Williams wrote:
Long, long ago (in Zimbabwe) I took one of those Novoflex lenses
out to the ranch to test. I used Alpa Reflexes in those days. I
took pictures of very rare green pigeons resting the contraption on
tree trunks and using the fastest shutter
Novoflex have made/sold both excellent and not so excellent lenses in the
past.
The only way around this, I beleive, is to get hold of old lens tests,
reviews etc. - or to talk to somebody who owns a specific lens.
Jens Bladt
http://www.jensbladt.dk
-Oprindelig meddelelse-
Fra: Tim Øsleby
On Sat, 04 Mar 2006 14:58:53 -, Bob Shell [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
On Mar 4, 2006, at 7:53 AM, Don Williams wrote:
Long, long ago (in Zimbabwe) I took one of those Novoflex lenses out to
the ranch to test. I used Alpa Reflexes in those days. I took pictures
of very rare green pigeons
I'd go for a zoom lens. Some of these with a Pentax mount can be found at
ebay currently:
http://www.treknature.com/gallery/Africa/South_Africa/photo14911.htm
Jens
Jens Bladt
http://www.jensbladt.dk
-Oprindelig meddelelse-
Fra: John Forbes [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
Sendt: 4. marts 2006
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