Recent content by Johnshears1

I'm surprised there has been no mention of Lens Turbo, Metabones Speedbooster etc. I use a LensTurbo II on my Fuji X-E1 with a Pentax 50mm f1.4 and love it. The disadvantage of course being the lack of auto focus.

I've not yet developed any film to see results but it appears to be working. It's fairly basic, the shutter button locks if it's too dark so it's doing something at least. I'll have to compare it to another one of my cameras to see if it's accurate

My newest toy, and my first rangefinder. I look forward to using it image by john_shears, on Flickr

Anyone use a focal reducer? There seems to be quite a few available now. LensTurbo, Metabones Speedbooster, Baveyes, Camdiox etc. Not sure what to go for. I know the Metabones is the best but it is by far the most expensive too.

I have a Minolta MD-Fuji X and it's spot on, can't fault it.

So it seems one is early 70's and the other is early 80's, I'll have mess around with them and see which one I prefer. If only one of them was a 50 f1.4.

I've acquired 2 28mm lenses for my X700 one is a f2.8 with 'Minolta' on it and the second is a f3.5 with 'W.Rokkor' on it. I'm just curious as to what the Rokkor means and which is the better lens Minolta lens by john_shears, on Flickr

I sometimes use the PhotoForge 2 app on my iPad, it has curves adjustments and levels etc. it's great for messing around with pictures you're just going to share online. A proper computer for anything more serious though Mine is an ancient iPad 2 aswell

Anyone use the Metabones Speedbooster?

I have a Fotodiox adapter for Minolta MD mount, it was about £25 and I can't fault it

True Personally I couldn't justify the cost as I rarely shoot above the 55mm focal length, and also I don't really like lugging a tripod about so the IS is really handy. If you are somebody who shoots above that regularly then it is definitely worth going for something better

And no IS unless you pay even more for the IS version. My last photo on my 55-250 before I got rid of my Canon gear, taken on a 20D IMG_9813 (2 of 33) by john_shears, on Flickr

I used to own the Canon and thought it was a nice lens and would recommend it, no experience with the Tamron though.

I got a Fotodiox adapter so I can use the lenses from my Minolta. Tried it out today, nothing special just at home. Minolta 45mm f/2 Fotodiox adapter by john_shears, on Flickr Just messing around in my kitchen image by john_shears, on Flickr Looks like it should be quite fun when I get to...

That must be it, to be honest from what I've seen and read the Fuji JPEGs look awesome, I might not even bother with RAW next time.