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Meyer Orestor 1:2.8/100
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Posted: Wed Mar 10, 2010 3:07 pm
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Posted: Wed Mar 10, 2010 3:07 pm
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Got this lens for a song, but it was not working (frozen diaphragm). Even the DOF preview button was missing. No problem for me though: the diaphragm was easily cleaned, and I got the mount end off a 50/1.8 Meyer Oreston (which happens to use exactly the same mount with exactly the same dimensions).






Shown next to his thinner and longer Japanese brothers (105mm f/2.8 Hanimar and 105mm f/2.8 Takumar pre-set) it makes clear that the Orestor is a fat and short German Wink


Some quick samples made on the dining table. I think he deserves my title "Bokeh Dwarf" Wink




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Posted: Wed Mar 10, 2010 3:13 pm
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Uhm, what do you mean by "bokeh dwarf"?

Nice repair job btw Smile


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Posted: Wed Mar 10, 2010 4:23 pm
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Posted: Wed Mar 10, 2010 4:23 pm
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ludoo wrote:
Uhm, what do you mean by "bokeh dwarf"?

Nice repair job btw Smile


Thanks! Well, the 135mm f/2.8 Orestor, the bigger brother of the 100mm Orestor, is often called the "Bokeh Monster". So let's just call the 100mm affectionately "Bokeh Dwarf" Wink


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Posted: Wed Mar 10, 2010 4:36 pm
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Spotmatic wrote:
Thanks! Well, the 135mm f/2.8 Orestor, the bigger brother of the 100mm Orestor, is often called the "Bokeh Monster". So let's just call the 100mm affectionately "Bokeh Dwarf" Wink


Thanks for the clarification. I'm interested in what you think about this lens as I have the Pentacon 100mm f2.8 which I assume is the same, only rebranded after the merger/acquisition/whatever.


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Posted: Wed Mar 10, 2010 4:39 pm
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ludoo wrote:
Spotmatic wrote:
Thanks! Well, the 135mm f/2.8 Orestor, the bigger brother of the 100mm Orestor, is often called the "Bokeh Monster". So let's just call the 100mm affectionately "Bokeh Dwarf" Wink


Thanks for the clarification. I'm interested in what you think about this lens as I have the Pentacon 100mm f2.8 which I assume is the same, only rebranded after the merger/acquisition/whatever.


Yes, it should be the same. Please give me a few days to take some more samples. I'll post them in this topic of course. I'll probably also compare it to the 100mm f/2.8 Trioplan and the 105mm f/2.8 Takumar. Let's see...


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Posted: Wed Mar 10, 2010 4:42 pm
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Spotmatic wrote:
Yes, it should be the same. Please give me a few days to take some more samples. I'll post them in this topic of course. I'll probably also compare it to the 100mm f/2.8 Trioplan and the 105mm f/2.8 Takumar. Let's see...


It will be interesting to see your results and know your conclusions. If we lived nearby I could loan you the Fujinon 100 2.8 and Tamron 105 2.5, to do a big shootout of 100/105mm lenses. Smile


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Posted: Wed Mar 10, 2010 7:29 pm
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Just received a Orestor 100mm f/2.8 and a Sonnar 135mm f/4 (both in beautifull condition) from forum member mflex-on. Will post examples in the weekend.

@spotmatic: how do you compare the 105mm Tak preset to the Orestor ?


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Posted: Fri Mar 12, 2010 1:59 pm
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@Resnse: purely a feeling, but I like the Orestor more. Also I wonder if the Tak is indeed 105mm or the Orestor is a bit less long than 100mm? Because I find the Tak has a larger magnification than you would think looking at the 5mm difference.

Anyway, here's some more Orestor shots. I definitely like the sharpness wide open (!) and also the natural colors.







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Posted: Fri Mar 12, 2010 2:12 pm
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Posted: Fri Mar 12, 2010 2:12 pm
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Well, Spotamtic -- firstly congrats to your new lens -- I have had this lens before ..

It's a GREAT piece of glass and VERY small .. Smile I sold it -- maybe mistake Cool

I also love your samples they're ALWAYS great.. !

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Posted: Mon Mar 15, 2010 8:33 pm
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Posted: Mon Mar 15, 2010 8:33 pm
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Wow great samples. I have the Oreston 50/1.8 and I am greatly impressed with it, but now I want this one.

Thanks for sharing.


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Posted: Mon Mar 15, 2010 9:13 pm
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Posted: Mon Mar 15, 2010 9:13 pm
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Beautiful portraiture. Simply beautiful.


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Posted: Tue Mar 16, 2010 1:10 pm
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Posted: Tue Mar 16, 2010 1:10 pm
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Seems a really nice lense and obviously you know how to use it.


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Posted: Tue Mar 16, 2010 4:24 pm
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Posted: Tue Mar 16, 2010 4:24 pm
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Fantastic lens and great job! Well done!


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Posted: Tue Mar 16, 2010 4:40 pm
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Posted: Tue Mar 16, 2010 4:40 pm
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These look great Peter.
I have the Pentacon Electric version that I bought from Sorin ages ago.
Have yet too put it to paces yet.


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Posted: Fri Aug 12, 2011 1:05 pm
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Posted: Fri Aug 12, 2011 1:05 pm
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bokeh of orestor 2.8/100 vs bokeh of canon 2.8/100 L IS macro.
who wins ? who is the best ?


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Posted: Thu Aug 18, 2011 11:11 am
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Posted: Thu Aug 18, 2011 11:11 am
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i love this lens!

Embarassed Embarassed Embarassed Embarassed


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Posted: Wed Dec 19, 2012 11:04 pm
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Posted: Wed Dec 19, 2012 11:04 pm
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Are there any directions online to pop open the Orestor 100/2.8?


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Posted: Thu Jun 06, 2013 7:10 am
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Spotmatic wrote:
@Resnse: purely a feeling, but I like the Orestor more. Also I wonder if the Tak is indeed 105mm or the Orestor is a bit less long than 100mm? Because I find the Tak has a larger magnification than you would think looking at the 5mm difference.

.......and also the natural colors.




it's really beautiful Very Happy


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Posted: Thu Jun 06, 2013 12:38 pm
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Stunning example shots, Spotmatic. That seems to be a wonderful lens.
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