Minolta (or Sony) STF 135 2.8 (T4.5) on Leica SL

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3 hours ago, anonimo_svizzero said:

Dunk,

I am curious to read your take on the STF lens when it arrives. I really enjoy it in certain situations.

 

best 

Hello AS, The s/h Sony A 135mm TSF lens arrived this morning and I'll be using it for the first time as soon as the weather improves at local nature reserves. Coupled to the GOBE Sony A to Leica L adapter both lens diaphragms stop down fine and it's an excellent fit with no sloppiness or looseness ... Thus so far very pleased with both the adapter and the lens ... lens is like new. I was planning to buy the later Sony FE 100mm STF for use with my Sony camera but then saw the ebay listed Sony A mount 135mm STF which will be the more versatile optic ... i.e longer subject distance for insects and usable with my SL 601, Leica T and Panasonic S1R. The Gobe adapter's build quality is truly excellent and when tested for light leaks using a torch around the 'join', none seen. Furthermore the Gobe's internal light baffling is superb ... beautiful matt black internal finish ... better than that inside the K&F Concept A to M adapter. For the £26 purchase price the GOBE adapter is a 'no brainer' choice compared to e.g. the Novoflex equivalent costing £149.

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dunk

[anonimo_svizzero]

Dunk,

Thank you for confirming that the cheaper adapter combo works. I look forward to reading what you think about the lens itself.

 

Best,

Edited February 19, 2021 by anonimo_svizzero