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Explore the world of vintage lenses through repair notes, real test shots, and detailed archive threads packed with images.

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CZJ 80mm f/1.8 Pancolar portraits
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Sorry guys and gals, I know that I'm boring you to death with my kids photos... Laughing

The second one is OOF, but I liked it anyway as it reminded me of the stereotypic paintings my grandparents had in their guest bedroom (you probably know the "Weeping Gypsyboy").

Here she's playing a Dora game.






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great portraits ! especially nr. 2, because it's not a portrait one would expect.

Cheers
Tobias


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#1 YES, great capture!


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#1 for me. Nice catch.


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I like #2, it is like he's just touching focus... very expressive


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Always a pleasure to see a superb lens in the right hands.
#2 is my favorite


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I also agree on No. 2. Seems to capture the dreamy (and messy) innocence of childhood. Love it.


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Great shots, taken with a real dream lens!


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Thanks for the kind comments, everyone. It's great to see the results from a lens I bought in a well used condition, which I had to repair first to make it usable (the diaphragm was sticky, not uncommon in CZJ lenses).

I now know why this particular copy was used so much. I love my Takumars to death but I do like the Pancolar more than the 85mm f/1.8 SMC Takumar. Still don't know why as I've never compared them directly. I guess there's something in the pictures that makes the Pancolar so special.


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#3 is great!


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karabud wrote:
#3 is great!


+1


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I like all three with #2 as fave, excellent set!


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All are top quality but #2 is The Special