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Meyer-Optik Gorlitz Primagon 35mm f4.5
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Posted: Fri Jul 29, 2011 4:21 am
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Posted: Fri Jul 29, 2011 4:21 am
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I have not used my Primagon since last Summer-I had to take it out for some Sun. This lens never disappoints me.

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Images taken with Sony Alpha 700.

@5.6


@4.5


a crop of above image


@4.5


a crop of above image


@4.5


a crop of above image


@4.5


Any C&C is welcome

Thanks Very Happy


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Posted: Fri Jul 29, 2011 8:28 am
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I really like the first shot. Especially the colors. Primagon and some older Meyers have really special rendering of blue tones.


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Posted: Fri Jul 29, 2011 6:39 pm
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BRunner wrote:
I really like the first shot. Especially the colors. Primagon and some older Meyers have really special rendering of blue tones.


They do have a slight colder tone- I can say the same for the Culmigon 35mm f4.5 also.


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Posted: Sat Jul 30, 2011 1:57 pm
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My Primagon doesn't have the Red V or 1Q symbols. The V indicates better coatings I think and yours does look to have better flare resistance and contrast than mine, although mine is also a good lens.

https://forum.mflenses.com/userpix/20117/big_4077_Haverigg_Pool_HDR_Panorama_1.jpg


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Posted: Sat Jul 30, 2011 2:39 pm
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Those aren't quite 100% crops, are they? If they are, then that's a nice sharp lens. I judge a lens exceptionally sharp if a 100% crop can stand as a photo on it's own.


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Posted: Sat Jul 30, 2011 3:21 pm
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iangreenhalgh1 wrote:
My Primagon doesn't have the Red V or 1Q symbols. The V indicates better coatings I think and yours does look to have better flare resistance and contrast than mine, although mine is also a good lens.

https://forum.mflenses.com/userpix/20117/big_4077_Haverigg_Pool_HDR_Panorama_1.jpg


Sometimes I wonder about the old cameras Red V, Red T & 1Q if they are consistent to and hold true for all copies/lenses. I have lenses that don't have that mark but perform equally well. I am sure others have had similar experience.
With these older lenses I am more wary of how the light falls on the subject. And since I have the added luxury to actually test shots from diff. angles and determine my best options. I have a great chance of coming up with some good photos this way . Very Happy
woodrim wrote:
Those aren't quite 100% crops, are they? If they are, then that's a nice sharp lens. I judge a lens exceptionally sharp if a 100% crop can stand as a photo on it's own.


Almost , But not quite. Seems like a Very nice & sharp lens to me. Do they have to be 100% crops? Very Happy


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Posted: Sun Jul 31, 2011 9:58 am
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Posted: Sun Jul 31, 2011 9:58 am
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A great lens, tak sharp. Not a great bokeh Sad but 3D effect despite f/4.5
Definitely a keeper.
Some (old) samples, no pp, except auto-contrast on some pictures :





















































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Posted: Tue Aug 02, 2011 6:51 am
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I like no 1 the best "Phenix jc" Very Happy


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Posted: Tue Aug 02, 2011 7:12 pm
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Thx


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Posted: Fri Aug 23, 2024 9:19 pm
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Posted: Fri Aug 23, 2024 9:19 pm
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Anyone know what the S inside the Traingle means on these Primagons? I see these with the red V, and those lenses usually have either the Q1 or S(triangle) markings, but never both. I know what red V and Q1 mean, but not S(triangle). Anyone know?


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Noritar wrote:
Anyone know what the S inside the Traingle means on these Primagons? I see these with the red V, and those lenses usually have either the Q1 or S(triangle) markings, but never both. I know what red V and Q1 mean, but not S(triangle). Anyone know?




I'm not sure how to translate "Sonderklasse" but it may be both "Highest quality" from 12.06.1950 and sometimes as "Usual/normal quality" up to 1960.
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