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Carl Zeiss Jena MC Sonnar 4/300 P6
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PostPosted: Mon Oct 19, 2009 2:54 pm    Post subject: Carl Zeiss Jena MC Sonnar 4/300 P6 Reply with quote
Hello,

As promised to Rolf and Madamasu, here are samples of this lens I received. I didn't post sooner because I was waiting for a P6 to Eos adapter, which I got today.

As it is sunny weather, here are some sample shots. Nothing artistic.
There's a dog in here. Don't be afraid... I asked him his agreement before posting his pic here. Laughing

All shots were taken handheld but it's far better to have a tripod or monopod. This is a huge lens, but seems as huge as the MC Sonnar 2.8/180mm.
Here it is with hood, compared to Helios 44M/2 on the left, Angenieux 35-70mm f2.5-3.5 on the right.


Now some samples :
1- wide open at f4


2- Stopped down to f8


3- about 20 meters away


4-


5- The dog with its warfff, sorry, warm agreement


6- Chimney wide open at f4


7- Chimney at f11


So, good lens but heavy.
No CA in comparison with Tair-3A.

Last edited by Olivier on Thu Sep 08, 2011 8:24 pm; edited 1 time in total


PostPosted: Tue Oct 20, 2009 5:39 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
Hi Olivier,

looks very sharp and clear too. The dog image is wonderful as well as the pic with the trash can Wink
Congrats for your new heavy lens.

Wink

Last edited by Rolf on Tue Oct 20, 2009 6:17 pm; edited 1 time in total


PostPosted: Tue Oct 20, 2009 5:44 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
Looks like a great quality lens. I have the Pentacon 300/4, which is apparently a copy of this (I think?). I wonder how they would compare head to head...


PostPosted: Tue Oct 20, 2009 6:02 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
No it isn't ... Pentacon / Meyer Görlitz 4/300 is using a 5/4 design whereas the Sonnar is using a 5/3 design (and is obviously made by CZJ).
Other differences: diaphrag blades (far more with the Meyer) and I think smallest opening being 45 with the Sonnar and "less" with the Meyer.
Also the weight tells the story, Sonnar ca. 1600 incl sun-shade, Meyer 2150g


PostPosted: Tue Oct 20, 2009 8:31 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
Cobalt60 wrote:
No it isn't ... Pentacon / Meyer Görlitz 4/300 is using a 5/4 design whereas the Sonnar is using a 5/3 design (and is obviously made by CZJ).
Other differences: diaphrag blades (far more with the Meyer) and I think smallest opening being 45 with the Sonnar and "less" with the Meyer.
Also the weight tells the story, Sonnar ca. 1600 incl sun-shade, Meyer 2150g


Yes, it closes up to f45 !!!
It is huge and not too heavy considering its size and construction.
It's quite easy to operate and I like the rendering.

... just wondering where to use it... Laughing
But autumn comes with a lot of little birds and animals going around in the country. Maybe I could use it in these cases.


PostPosted: Tue Oct 20, 2009 8:46 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
Have an extra 4/300 Meyer/Pentacon.....
Will list soon at theBay. Wonder what to expect?

klaus


PostPosted: Wed Oct 21, 2009 6:15 am    Post subject: Reply with quote
Nice samples. I've been looking at these for a while, but always too expensive.


PostPosted: Wed Oct 21, 2009 7:55 am    Post subject: Reply with quote
They are normally $250 - to $300 aren't they?


PostPosted: Wed Oct 21, 2009 9:00 am    Post subject: Reply with quote
Looking at ebay, it seems they are between 200 - 300€.


PostPosted: Thu Oct 22, 2009 6:16 am    Post subject: Reply with quote
PaulC wrote:
They are normally $250 - to $300 aren't they?

Exactly! Sad
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