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Carl Zeiss Jena Sonnar MC 135/3.5 (M42) - SOLD
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Posted: Sat Jun 27, 2009 5:56 pm
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Posted: Sat Jun 27, 2009 5:56 pm
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Carl Zeiss Jena Sonnar MC 135/3.5 (M42)

OPTICS: No scratches, cleaning marks or fungus. A few dust particles, which doesn't affect performance.
MECHANICS: Focusing works fine (however, sounds slightly dry, but isn't), aperture is snappy.
COSMETICS: Nice, only slight paint loss on lacqueer.

Pictures of the lens will be available later.

Price: €70 + shipping

I accept PayPal (+3%) or MoneyBookers (+1%)

Last edited by no-X on Thu Jul 23, 2009 9:48 am; edited 1 time in total


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Posted: Sat Jun 27, 2009 7:28 pm
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Posted: Sat Jun 27, 2009 7:28 pm
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A well know fine lens!


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Posted: Sun Jun 28, 2009 1:05 pm
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Thanks Wink

Here are sample shots at f/3.5:

zebra:



black MC:



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Posted: Wed Jul 01, 2009 10:31 am
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Pictures:







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Posted: Wed Jul 01, 2009 3:19 pm
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Recently got one of these and it certainly is very good, mine has scratched front element, which I haven't seen influence the IQ in any way.
I have to say though, this is an not a pretty lens... The zebra version is much nicer, or the Taks. But thats another subject Razz


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Posted: Wed Jul 01, 2009 6:59 pm
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I prefer black lenses to zebras from aesthetical standpoint.


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Posted: Wed Jul 01, 2009 8:05 pm
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Me too ! this lens is quite discreet, but amazing. Got to love black lenses dammnit Cool


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I've got nothing against the black on the CZJ, but I dont like the asthetics that much.
This one on the other hand is very sexy indeed. Twisted Evil

Wait a min.... did I just say sexy to describe a lens? Rolling Eyes I need help...


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Posted: Wed Jul 01, 2009 9:18 pm
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Oh i'd even say its hot Wink

What i like about the Sonnar is the inscription on the front lens : Carl Zeiss Jena DDR, and you've got to love the MC lens glint ( meh i watched the dictonary for that, i could have said reflexions ) ^.^

and the red lettering. red and black ftw


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Posted: Wed Jul 01, 2009 10:27 pm
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True on the colors.
white on black is more sombre.

Chinon's orange and greens lettering make it look a bit like a toy.


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Speaking of the barrels' look, I think the best looking is the aluminium 4/135 Sonnar - and in my personal opinion, the 4/135 takes better pictures than the 3.5/135, in spite of the older age and single coating (but I am in the minority, because many more people prefer the 3.5 version).
Anyway no-x'a lens is a great bargain at 70 Euros. The normal value of this lens is 90-100 Euros, so grab it now.


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Posted: Thu Jul 02, 2009 1:46 am
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I respectfully disagree with you all on the most beautiful 135mm...

In my opinion, it is definitely the Tair 11a. I looks like the front gear drive on a Cold War Tank... There is something very sexy about tank gears Laughing

And bump


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Posted: Thu Jul 02, 2009 7:58 am
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please check Wink

http://forum.mflenses.com/viewtopic,p,156172.html#156172


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Posted: Mon Jul 06, 2009 5:13 pm
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Posted: Mon Jul 06, 2009 5:13 pm
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lovely lens, just wondering how much 70 Euros in US dollar


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roughly 97$
handy website
http://www.xe.com/


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Posted: Thu Jul 23, 2009 9:48 am
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SOLD
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