Lacock Abbey Christmas

Tessar

Photographs made with an inexpensive Carl Zeiss Jena 50mm f/2.8 lens.
I bought it on a whim simply to try out M42 legacy lenses for fun. I like this lens. It is light in weight and responds well to aperture changes and focussing. I like the long focus throw and close focus ability. In my hand I enjoy its tactile quality. Fidelity seems quite decent and contrast is acceptable. It's a bit slow, of c…  (read more)
Recycling

Recycling

21 Nov 2018 145
Carl Zeiss Jena 50mm f/2.8 lens on a Canon EOS 30D.
Another Green Day

Another Green Day

21 Nov 2018 1 180
A damp Wednesday morning in Trowbridge. An attempt to do it the old way: 50mm prime lens (a Carl Zeiss Jena f/2.8 Tessar); manual focus, of course, and all-manual exposure setting. The camera was a Canon EOS 30D - I am not yet contemplating the final hurdle of film. The field of view with this camera and lens combination is similar to using a lens of 80mm focal length on a 35mm film camera. Only occasionally frustrating for wide shots, it is generally a satisfying general purpose lens.
Drainpipe on Wednesday

Drainpipe on Wednesday

21 Nov 2018 1 336
Photography and graffiti are hobbies with some similarities. I have published an article on ipernity expounding this belief. Graffito has enlivened this photograph. Without the embellishment of the drainpipe, the picture would be mundane. Carl Zeiss Jena 50mm f/2.8 lens on a Canon EOS 30D. An all-manual experience.
Something Blue

Something Blue

21 Nov 2018 2 2 182
Carl Zeiss Jena 50mm f/2.8 lens on a Canon EOS 30D. An all-manual experience.
Ashton Mill B&W

Ashton Mill B&W

21 Nov 2018 1 1 119
Carl Zeiss Jena 50mm f/2.8 lens on a Canon EOS 30D. An all-manual experience. I had but a single focal length to work with on this occasion: 50mm on the 30D provides a field of view equivalent to 80mm on full frame or 35mm film camera. Had I had a standard zoom lens attached instead I would have used a wider aspect. There is something to be said for the challenge of one prime lens.
Market Stall: Taylor's of Bruton

Market Stall: Taylor's of Bruton

21 Nov 2018 1 2 210
A great many women store coins in a purse. Few men do this. Canon EOS 30D + Carl Zeiss Jena 50mm f/2.8 Tessar lens.
The Late Civic Pride. R.I.P.

The Late Civic Pride. R.I.P.

21 Nov 2018 2 2 194
Tributes poured in this afternoon following the announcement of the death of Civic Pride. Mr Pride had been suffering from lassitude for several years and his passing had been expected as his will weakened and his grip on his responsibilities was surrendered. He will be greatly missed by the older members of the community. Canon EOS 30D + Carl Zeiss Jena 50mm f/2.8 Tessar lens.
Gates, Fences, Railings

Gates, Fences, Railings

21 Nov 2018 2 197
Canon EOS 30D + Carl Zeiss Jena 50mm f/2.8 Tessar lens. Cropped.
The Footbridge Over the Relief Road

The Footbridge Over the Relief Road

21 Nov 2018 2 2 185
Canon EOS 30D + Carl Zeiss Jena 50mm f/2.8 Tessar lens.
Glorious Dead

Glorious Dead

21 Nov 2018 1 1 150
Canon EOS 30D and Carl Zeiss Jena 50mm f/2.8 lens. I have isolated and elongated the statue of the soldier and over-exposed the figure to suggest mist. I remain to be convinced that there is any glory in being killed on a battlefield. Perhaps the word is used in an attempt to help the bereaved.
Walking the Dog

Walking the Dog

21 Nov 2018 3 1 199
Canon EOS 30D + Carl Zeiss Jena 50mm f/2.8 Tessar lens. Cropped square.
Staff of Life

Staff of Life

21 Nov 2018 2 171
Market stall photographed with a Carl Zeiss Jena 50mm f/2.8 Tessar lens on a Canon EOS 30D camera.
Sterling

Sterling

11 Dec 2013 166
According to Wikipedia, Sterling is the largest selling cheap brand in the UK and is the eighth biggest selling brand of cigarettes in the UK. They appear to disgust their users so comprehensively that they cannot wait to put the empty packets in a dedicated litter receptacle. Here, a pack has become a part of Autumn's rich and colourful tapestry. Photographed with a Carl Zeiss Jena 50mm M42 f/2.8 lens on a Canon EOS 20D camera.
Diary

Diary

24 Mar 2019 4 1 212
The final image from the paperweight project. Photographed with a Carl Zeiss Jena Tessar 50mm 2.8 lens on a Canon EOS 30D camera. The Tessar design dates back to 1902 and this particular type was launched at the beginning of the 1950s. It is very light and compact with only four elements and is one of the least expensive M42 lenses - mine was £12 five years ago. There is no cheaper way to acquire a Carl Zeiss lens. The minimum focusing distance is 35 cm (a shade under 14 inches). Compare this to the Nikkor-H 50mm f/2 of 1963 which has a minimum focusing distance of a shade under 24 inches, which was reduced to about 18 inches when reconfigured to the AI standard in 1974. The CZJ Tessar is practically macro!
The Bolt

The Bolt

20 Oct 2013 2 181
Photographed with a Carl Zeiss Jena 50mm f/2.8 lens mounted on a Canon EOS 20D via an adapter.
Late Apple Blossom

Late Apple Blossom

05 Sep 2019 1 156
Photographed with a Carl Zeiss Jena 50mm f/2.8 Tessar lens mounted on a Canon EOS 30D via an EOS-M42 adapter.
Apple by Tessar, 2019

Apple by Tessar, 2019

05 Sep 2019 8 6 220
Photographed with a Carl Zeiss Jena 50mm f/2.8 Tessar lens mounted on a Canon EOS 30D via an EOS-M42 adapter.
St. George's Works: Storage and Landscaping

St. George's Works: Storage and Landscaping

08 Sep 2019 204
'Developers have coordinated and submitted a planning application proposing a scheme of part conversion, demolition and new build for 30 No. apartments, which overlook the Town Park. The proposals also include storage and landscaping works.' Canon EOS 30D + Carl Zeiss Jena Tessar 50mm f/2.8 lens.
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