Author Topic: What £70 for a bit of plastic (Read 1630 times)

alex66 · « **on:** December 27, 2010, 03:18:26 PM »

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Toy-Lens-26mm-f-1-4-lens-GF1-GF2-GH2-EP1-EP2-EPL1-/260712622425?pt=Camera_Lenses&hash=item3cb3aee959#ht_1586wt_1141
For the same I could get an EF or Nikon adaptor and a holga lens plus a C mount and a C mount lens. This looks to be way over priced anyone else agree?

popo · « **Reply #1 on:** December 27, 2010, 03:26:00 PM »

From the sample images elsewhere, you could get the ubiquitous C-mount 25mm f/1.4 with adapter for a similar or lower price and have a similarly bad image

mikmas101 · « **Reply #2 on:** December 27, 2010, 05:43:17 PM »

I think someone is taking the proverbial.........

adash · « **Reply #3 on:** December 27, 2010, 09:43:25 PM »

I saw no samples, but if it's well made (at least a Planar knock-off) it would come in handy.

voyager · « **Reply #4 on:** December 27, 2010, 09:45:43 PM »

I think it's neat.

popo · « **Reply #5 on:** December 28, 2010, 05:27:31 AM »

Samples on 43rumors.

adash · « **Reply #6 on:** December 28, 2010, 05:32:27 AM »

Thank you. It has a distracting bokeh (the one that makes you throw up).
I guess it is exactly the same CCTV lens with a different barrel and mount.

cosinaphile · « **Reply #7 on:** December 29, 2010, 10:07:12 AM »

its for that lo fi garbage lens look and nothing else

any lens that says toy on the lens face is clearly warning you as to its image quality

alex66 · « **Reply #8 on:** January 02, 2011, 02:34:52 AM »

there is a review on Huff Photo, its sort of annoying as it gives quite nice results. But I just don't think it is worth the money, now Im going to get an Ef adaptor so I can use a lens baby on the g1.

postful · « **Reply #9 on:** January 04, 2011, 03:33:08 AM »

Hello friends. I just got this lens and i have to say i like it a lot. Its very small and light and gives a nice blurr to your photos.
Stop whining about blur or weird bokeh. Its a toy lens for those who like the effect a toy lens will give. I think this lens is worth the small money it cost and it WILL give some cool results. Here are some of my pics i just took today/yesterday!
http://www.flickr.com/photos/postful/sets/72157625744845962/

claud9999 · « **Reply #10 on:** January 04, 2011, 08:24:32 AM »

Quote from: postful on January 04, 2011, 03:33:08 AM

Hello friends. I just got this lens and i have to say i like it a lot. Its very small and light and gives a nice blurr to your photos.
Stop whining about blur or weird bokeh. Its a toy lens for those who like the effect a toy lens will give. I think this lens is worth the small money it cost and it WILL give some cool results. Here are some of my pics i just took today/yesterday!
http://www.flickr.com/photos/postful/sets/72157625744845962/

Nice pics, I really like the rats in their cage...Almost looks like a Polaroid with those cool retro colors. I can't wait 'til mine shows up!

lisandra · « **Reply #11 on:** January 04, 2011, 12:27:06 PM »

It could be the most fun you could have with 70$. Wait...um...with a camera I mean.

voyager · « **Reply #12 on:** January 04, 2011, 04:23:14 PM »

I do like it, and I suppose you get what you get when you spend that much. Why not?

cosinaphile · « **Reply #13 on:** January 04, 2011, 09:56:47 PM »

Quote from: postful on January 04, 2011, 03:33:08 AM

Hello friends. I just got this lens and i have to say i like it a lot. Its very small and light and gives a nice blurr to your photos.
Stop whining about blur or weird bokeh. Its a toy lens for those who like the effect a toy lens will give. I think this lens is worth the small money it cost and it WILL give some cool results. Here are some of my pics i just took today/yesterday!
http://www.flickr.com/photos/postful/sets/72157625744845962/

i sawthe flickr set and im revising my opinion of this lens.... it is capable of creating striking images in the right hands , i just wish it was 50 bucks. the soft edge is useful for certain situiations

alex66 · « **Reply #14 on:** January 05, 2011, 06:34:16 PM »

Im interested though is it a 25mm c mount lens with some bits of plastic? If so you could get the effect for $35 ish. The 25mm 1.4 is dead common on the bay.

popo · « **Reply #15 on:** January 06, 2011, 11:10:20 AM »

Externally to me it does look like a C-mount 25mm f/1.4 with coloured plastic bits over the body, and a fixed dedicated mount. And from what little I tried of the C-mount lens, the quality feels similar too.

Now, if you got the C-mount lens, while it is cheaper, you would still need an adapter too if you don't already have one.

What £70 for a bit of plastic