tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3652457072960239076.comments2023-10-13T08:19:07.953-05:00Prairie Rim ImagesObi-Wanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15191019726892983113noreply@blogger.comBlogger129125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3652457072960239076.post-48168653032996704702023-09-10T01:09:01.446-05:002023-09-10T01:09:01.446-05:00I love your pics and story. I am 76, and remember ...I love your pics and story. I am 76, and remember vividly that it was an odyssey to travel from Pretoria in South Africa to Durban, usually for December holidays The trip would start at 05h00 and we would arrive around 17h00, a 400 Km journey (250 Miles). At least one flat tire could be expected along the way, two would be par for the course, and one tank top up half way. They don't make them like they used to (thank heavens for that!)Johnnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3652457072960239076.post-4333419054258348222022-08-10T13:08:52.880-05:002022-08-10T13:08:52.880-05:00The curved lines indicate depth of field for each ...The curved lines indicate depth of field for each focal lengthAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3652457072960239076.post-19220141078665770762020-12-18T23:13:38.766-06:002020-12-18T23:13:38.766-06:00I will try itI will try itAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12628489166501986682noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3652457072960239076.post-56857144561460029882020-10-23T03:00:17.734-05:002020-10-23T03:00:17.734-05:00Thank you for this. I cleaned my 55mm f2.8 micro b...Thank you for this. I cleaned my 55mm f2.8 micro because of a sticking aperture blades by following this guide and it worked perfectly.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11135762010304262059noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3652457072960239076.post-56366348024996504532019-08-03T13:45:51.017-05:002019-08-03T13:45:51.017-05:00Does anyone know how to remove the aperture ring? ...Does anyone know how to remove the aperture ring? (the ring which starts with the silver ring and goes to the bottom of the lens) I can move one side of the ring but the other is held in on the other side. Somewhere it says to "rotate the ring 90 degrees to remove it" Does it jst take a lot of force to rotate the ring? I am afraid that too much force will break or bend something. Thanks.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15750602234496986607noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3652457072960239076.post-22595274767360473842019-06-13T10:33:54.274-05:002019-06-13T10:33:54.274-05:00The 72B/E does not suffer from the blue spot that ...The 72B/E does not suffer from the blue spot that afflicts the 52B, so that's a definite plus. They're equally sharp. The 72B probably costs more and isn't as common, but those are the only down sides that I can think of.Obi-Wanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15191019726892983113noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3652457072960239076.post-77990249614381932982019-06-13T10:33:24.683-05:002019-06-13T10:33:24.683-05:00This comment has been removed by the author.Obi-Wanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15191019726892983113noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3652457072960239076.post-40716127301358852832019-06-07T13:54:22.603-05:002019-06-07T13:54:22.603-05:00Other than the 1:2, 1:1 , does 52B better than 72B...Other than the 1:2, 1:1 , does 52B better than 72B/72E (autofocus is not a concern) ? I mean is not that newer is better? Thank you in advanceAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3652457072960239076.post-57506286438928700042019-05-20T09:07:16.613-05:002019-05-20T09:07:16.613-05:00I've never tried to digitize slides before. I...I've never tried to digitize slides before. I suspect this lens would work well for that as long as you stopped it down to the middle apertures (f/8 or so), since it's not tack sharp wide open. Just make sure all the glass is really clean and your focus is dead on.<br /><br />With the lens by itself, it won't zoom in far enough to fill the frame on your APS-C XT2 with a 35mm slide. You'll have to add a short extension tube to boost the magnification to at least 1:1.5, or crop in a little on your resulting image. The bare lens wold have no trouble with 120mm film, of course.<br /><br />Either of those two adapters would work for you.Obi-Wanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15191019726892983113noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3652457072960239076.post-50657356265723942532019-05-19T07:25:25.628-05:002019-05-19T07:25:25.628-05:00Great article, very informative. I'm planning ...Great article, very informative. I'm planning on using this lens to digitise my 35mm/120mm film negatives using my digital Fujifilm XT2. Have you tried this or know if this would be a good lens for scanning film? Also, do you know which adapter I would need to purchase to attach the Tamron SP 52B 90/2.5 (Pentax mount) to Fuji (FX mount)? Would it just need to be PK to FX or would Tamron to FX adapter work? Thank you. DrewHopperhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09045244388531877838noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3652457072960239076.post-49595551732416965562019-03-15T09:01:47.272-05:002019-03-15T09:01:47.272-05:00Well, the Tamron 90/2.5 and the Nikkor 55/2.8 have...Well, the Tamron 90/2.5 and the Nikkor 55/2.8 have quite different focal lengths. I'd typically choose one or the other based on the focal length I needed, not on the sharpness of the lens. That said, though, the Nikkor is probably the sharpest lens I own, which makes it better for small-aperture work. the Tamron has smoother bokeh, which makes it better for wide-aperture portraits.Obi-Wanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15191019726892983113noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3652457072960239076.post-40597970935716833362019-03-15T06:11:38.488-05:002019-03-15T06:11:38.488-05:00Hi! In your opinion, this tamron or Nikkor 55 f2.8...Hi! In your opinion, this tamron or Nikkor 55 f2.8 is the best? I have the Nikkor<br />TkxRodiNethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01019401081413207752noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3652457072960239076.post-44410939742217234022018-07-10T06:48:13.191-05:002018-07-10T06:48:13.191-05:00Thank you for the nice review It is my second ...Thank you for the nice review It is my second Tamron90mm/25 lens I did sell the first sample when I bought the Nikon macro lens,which did not produce better closeups then the Tamron ,plus it was very heavy unit my current version is 52BB near new condition very happy with the lens I do have the 1:1 converter as well and the 2x converterAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17322719062614071920noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3652457072960239076.post-23062380463187649252018-04-22T12:06:09.472-05:002018-04-22T12:06:09.472-05:00The 7D does still display the AF points, even with...The 7D does still display the AF points, even with an aftermarket focusing screen. Nothing changes with regard to all of the viewfinder overlays.Obi-Wanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15191019726892983113noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3652457072960239076.post-4339487155386399942018-02-04T14:31:01.742-06:002018-02-04T14:31:01.742-06:00Does the 7D have a separate AF point screen like t...Does the 7D have a separate AF point screen like the 50D? I’d really benefit from a split prism with the m42 lenses I’ve been getting into...but will still use normal lenses too. I’d be nice to at least see the confirmation points on the newer lenses. Even if they aren’t scribed in there, I assume they still flash red? I guess it’s hard to tell which section or point you’re on though without the screen? What would you do in this case? I hate focusing with live view. I’m too old for that and I grew up on split prism.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3652457072960239076.post-10091652845818054882017-11-20T08:48:54.603-06:002017-11-20T08:48:54.603-06:00Hey Vijay. Thanks for asking first! I'd be ha...Hey Vijay. Thanks for asking first! I'd be happy to license that photo to you for an appropriate fee. Please email me at Ben@PrairieRimImages.com to discuss your intended usage and my fee.Obi-Wanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15191019726892983113noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3652457072960239076.post-91876042122467333192017-11-18T01:53:15.791-06:002017-11-18T01:53:15.791-06:00Hi Ben Hollingsworth, Iam structuring a website an...Hi Ben Hollingsworth, Iam structuring a website and interested to know if i can use your cockatiel pic in my website. I am from India., I will mention your name on credits.<br />Regards,<br />VijayAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13519533407442106373noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3652457072960239076.post-7791894568334734982016-11-08T15:35:41.780-06:002016-11-08T15:35:41.780-06:00This is why we buy top-caliber, OEM-manufactured o...This is why we buy top-caliber, OEM-manufactured optics. Camera bodies come and go, but optics are forever, kids.<br /><br />Some of us still seek out prime (non-zoom) optics for all the usual reasons: superb imaging, reliable mechanics, universal compatibility and cost effectiveness.<br /><br />During the past 40 years, I've replaced dozens of bodies among the pro and amateur product lines, both film and digital, but the same stable of optics serve me today as in 1986.<br /><br />Whatever other faults you might find with Nikon for high prices, sometimes laggardly camera technology and sometimes less-than-stellar non-pro support, 30 years reliable service is a tough "get" for any product in industry. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3652457072960239076.post-38395696799074203342016-08-30T14:32:29.903-05:002016-08-30T14:32:29.903-05:00Howdy Gian,
Sorry for the delayed response. I pr...Howdy Gian,<br /><br />Sorry for the delayed response. I prefer the feel and the external appearance of the Super's metal focusing ring over the SMC's rubber ring.<br /><br />The SMC has 8 aperture blades vs the Super's 6, so that's an advantage when you're shooting out of focus highlights when not wide open. With the naked eye, I can't tell a difference between the sharpness of the two.<br /><br />I think the best of both worlds would be the Super-Multi-Coated Takumar (often abbreviated "S-M-C" with hyphens). It looks like the Super externally, but has 8 aperture blades. It was manufactured in between the Super and SMC, but only for a brief time.<br /><br />I hope this helps. Enjoy your new Tak!Obi-Wanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15191019726892983113noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3652457072960239076.post-32501008912177037322016-08-23T10:36:35.254-05:002016-08-23T10:36:35.254-05:00Hi, you site is really interesting, congrats!
Wha...Hi, you site is really interesting, congrats!<br /><br />What is your opinion between these two lenses (super tak vs smc tak), are they very close in quality/performance? Do you prefer the older one? <br />I am going to buy one of those and would aprecciate an opinion. <br /><br />Thanks a lot, Gian. Giannoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3652457072960239076.post-14329551028097434042016-05-16T09:32:57.487-05:002016-05-16T09:32:57.487-05:00hey, I'm a new here :) just got myself a tamro...hey, I'm a new here :) just got myself a tamron 52b macro lens, and I'm wondering how I could change normaly apertures, because ill use it with my Samsung nx300 DSLRlyrikos is gyvenimohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17128719149999694694noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3652457072960239076.post-56157372290833678652015-12-02T04:05:22.762-06:002015-12-02T04:05:22.762-06:00Definitely a great collection of window patterns, ...Definitely a great collection of window patterns, we offer <a href="http://www.actlightcontrol.com.au/frosted-window-film" rel="nofollow">frosted window film</a> service and what you have is a great addition. I’m sure you inspire lots of us to go out from the box and bring the CREATIVITY on and do something new. Grats!Bertnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3652457072960239076.post-16365759172588989712015-06-01T07:12:37.906-05:002015-06-01T07:12:37.906-05:00Thanks for this terrific guide, Ben -- it has been...Thanks for this terrific guide, Ben -- it has been very helpful, and cleaning the aperture blades went smoothly for me.<br /><br />However, I have not been able to get the lens assembly back into the outer body. I seem to be having trouble lining up the tab that goes into the aperture slot AND get the tab on the brass ring into the slot on the outer body. I did managed to figure out a way to do both, but the lens was at full extension and appeared to be jammed such that I could not focus it. I've checked and re-checked the re-assembly steps and cannot see what I might have done wrong. With the lens assembly outside of the body, I can turn the focus ring smoothly with no jamming, so I do not think there is a problem with binding there. This seems to be some type of interference issue between the lens assembly and the outer body.<br /><br />You mentioned above in a previous comment that "The hard part is getting all the helicoils lined up properly when reassembling the lens." This seems to be the part where I am struggling. Can you elaborate more on that process? Are there any tips for getting things lined up so that the lens assembly will fit into the body.<br /><br />I've sunk about 5 hours into this repair already, and most of it has been spent struggling with the re-assembly into the body. This is such a great lens for me, so I am hoping that I can still salvage it.<br /><br />Thanks!<br />TrevAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3652457072960239076.post-9442912045811430282015-04-23T02:35:52.560-05:002015-04-23T02:35:52.560-05:00This is one awesome blog.This is one awesome blog.Howlong country golf clubhttp://36tee.com/Clubsnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3652457072960239076.post-18778817572105511352015-02-09T09:36:07.717-06:002015-02-09T09:36:07.717-06:00Ben, a couple of suggestion that might help: dowe...Ben, a couple of suggestion that might help: dowel sizes can be remedy by ca slot in the end just like Tinker Toys. I believe that why they stay together the way they do. Second item on box sizes. For easy identification, paint the like sizes on the end of the rods for quick ID. i.e. red ends= 12 inch box, green ends = 24 inch box blue = 36 inch box. They should all still fit your carrtube.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05859664814205728996noreply@blogger.com