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ManualFocus-G
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 Posted: Wed Jun 10, 2009 6:39 pm Post subject: 3 x Auto Chinon 55/1.7 compared |
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ManualFocus-G wrote:
OK, I accidently collected three of these things, and they all look different from the outside! So I thought I'd give them a quick test. I've tried where possible to focus on the same spot, and kept the tripod in the same place throughout. However, lens 3 kept fooling me into thinking I had the focus right, but both times I had actually focused closer than I thought. A shame for the crops, but should still give a decent idea of performance.
All shots were taken in similar lighting conditions at the same shutter speed. I used a bright background to hunt out any fringing etc.
Here are the contenders:
From the top:
Lens on the left is number 1, middle is 2 and right is 3 (leatherette no. 3 reminds me of a Tomioka Auto Chinon 55/1.4 I once had).
Wide open:
Lens 1 f1.7
Lens 2 f1.7
Lens 3 f1.7
Lens 1 crop
Lens 2 crop
Lens 3 crop
Lens 1 f4
Lens 2 f4
Lens 3 f4
Lens 1 crop
Lens 2 crop
Lens 3 crop
In summary, I think they all performed to a similar standard and probably all have the same optical formula. I prefer 1 then 3 then 2 I reckon.
Not a brilliant test, but hopefully this is of use to someone!
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eeyore_nl
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Location: Netherlands
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| Posted: Wed Jun 10, 2009 7:30 pm Post subject: |
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eeyore_nl wrote:
Very interesting!
3,1,2 for me, even if #1 is technically better. |
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aoleg
Joined: 22 Feb 2008
Posts: 1389
Location: Berlin, DE
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aoleg wrote:
I have #3 in 'Hanimar' disguise. It probably features a similar optical formula to Biotar or Helios-44 (or Helios 77) with characteristic swirly bokeh and sharpness falloff towards the edges of the frame.
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djmike
Joined: 01 Apr 2009
Posts: 930
Location: Taiwan
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djmike wrote:
Shrek, need other photos not against the light..... or I will pick as eeyore_nl, 3 -> 1-> 2.
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larsr
Joined: 25 Jun 2009
Posts: 272
Location: Helsinki, Finland
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| Posted: Sat Jun 27, 2009 11:16 pm Post subject: |
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larsr wrote:
A-ha!
That lens #3 which in your picture is branded a Chinon, is the exact same oddball lens I have been hunting info for. Mine is branded Auto-Flex but in all other respects looks exactly like the one you have pictured.
Cross-reference: http://forum.mflenses.com/oddball-55-1-7-auto-flex-t17995.html |
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Lena
Joined: 24 Apr 2012
Posts: 495
Location: Pl
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Lena wrote:
Is lens no.3 the same lens optically as Auto Revuenon/Rikeon looking the same from outside? |
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eddieitman
Joined: 12 Apr 2011
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Location: United Kingdom
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eddieitman wrote:
All very good i like three the most I really rate the little chinon 1.7 for its monet bokeh can be used to great artistic effect
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