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Exakta Varioplan 35/70 f3.5-4.5
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Opinions, experiences? Exakta Varioplan 35/70 f3.5-4.5
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I have got something similar

we can share our pictures if you don't mind Smile

tf


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francotirador wrote:
Opinions, experiences? Exakta Varioplan 35/70 f3.5-4.5
Thanks.


Looks Sigma and crap.. I have similar looking Sigma I didn't try just expect based on my experience, maximum average one.


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I do not have it still. I want to know if it is a good lens to see if I buy it, it is cheap but if it does not serve me I do not buy it.
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ok -- give me one day to test it tomorrow Smile

tf


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trifox wrote:
ok -- give me one day to test it tomorrow Smile

tf

Thank you very much, I am interested because I think that is made by Carl Zeiss, is that correct?


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Some unusual use of the lens (not sure if it exactly the same lens) found here http://npss.org.sg/main/images/pdf/reverse%20lens%20-%20back%20to%20the%20old%20way.pdf
I have one (came with a Pentax ME super), but didn't try this yet myself.


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francotirador wrote:
trifox wrote:
ok -- give me one day to test it tomorrow Smile

tf

Thank you very much, I am interested because I think that is made by Carl Zeiss, is that correct?


Not correct, 100% sure this lens not made by Carl Zeiss. This is cheap Japanese lens.


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this is MY LENS -= bought from exaklaus -- and I have tried it today first time ever !!






OK -- I have done QUICK samples today -- NICE SUNNY day -- but COLD!


For samples, follow this link:


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tf you forgot the link or am I not seing it?


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arrgh - I am stupid ! Smile

I also sent this to MF GALLERY...

CLICK ON THIS PICTURE:



tf


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Not bad, really. I can't see any CA on the image with the flare.


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PaulC wrote:
Not bad, really. I can't see any CA on the image with the flare.

Same here. TriFox, or the lens is good enough, or you are a magician of the photograph.


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trifox wrote:
arrgh -

I also sent this to MF GALLERY...

CLICK ON THIS PICTURE:


tf

And you would think that the Prakticars is the same as the Exakta lens?
Greetings


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It's hard to say --

There is one good thing which might help - Carl Zeiss label Smile

It works when looking for good lens ...

Tf


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Very good samples, Trifox. I've bought that Lens for <10 EUR almost mint, can't go wrong with that for sure. Cool Very Happy