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RSalles
Joined: 12 Aug 2012 Posts: 1373 Location: Brazil - RS / South
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Posted: Wed Sep 10, 2014 8:15 pm Post subject: |
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RSalles wrote:
memetph wrote: |
About Rollei ,many people say that the Rollei Planar HfT 50 1.8 also sold under Voigtländer Ultron is the best Planar of those times , better than the C/Y. Difficult to judge such statements. This lens is not difficult to find. |
I have just CLA'ed one of this lens this weekend. For what I can see in few test shots, is a very sharp lens with beautiful colors. Have to test more deeply for a better opinion,
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Rick1779
Joined: 17 May 2013 Posts: 1207 Location: Italy
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Posted: Wed Sep 10, 2014 8:15 pm Post subject: |
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Rick1779 wrote:
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Well, let me say something "undiplomatic": get any of the lenses, as it does not depend of them
- it does depend on YOU and your skills in using them. Both lenses are far better then any average
user will ever be able to get out of it. So get any one, don't look back and show what you are able to do
with it. 99% it is never the lens that fails... |
true, but as many of us we're here also beacuse we love to have and try differente lenses isn't it? _________________ TELLTALE
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kds315*
Joined: 12 Mar 2008 Posts: 16497 Location: Weinheim, Germany
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Posted: Wed Sep 10, 2014 8:18 pm Post subject: |
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kds315* wrote:
Rick1779 wrote: |
kds315* wrote: |
Well, let me say something "undiplomatic": get any of the lenses, as it does not depend of them
- it does depend on YOU and your skills in using them. Both lenses are far better then any average
user will ever be able to get out of it. So get any one, don't look back and show what you are able to do
with it. 99% it is never the lens that fails... |
true, but as many of us we're here also beacuse we love to have and try differente lenses isn't it? |
Yes, and it is the wrong route. The skills are not in the lens, but in the photographer, despite what all the industry tries to tell us.
But it is so much easier to blame the lens, right?
You're from Italy, so allow this example: give a Lamborghini or Ferrari to any average driver and see what they will do with it.
Do you expect excellent driving results? Of course not, they rather wreck these wonderful cars. But with lenses everybody thinks
they can - funny, isn't it? Just the danger and damage is quite less
But I should be quiet, this is not what people like to hear... _________________ Klaus - Admin
"S'il vient a point, me souviendra" [Thomas Bohier (1460-1523)]
http://www.macrolenses.de for macro and special lens info
http://www.pbase.com/kds315/uv_photos for UV Images and lens/filter info
https://www.flickr.com/photos/kds315/albums my albums using various lenses
http://photographyoftheinvisibleworld.blogspot.com/ my UV BLOG
http://www.travelmeetsfood.com/blog Food + Travel BLOG
https://galeriafotografia.com Architecture + Drone photography
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X80QF f3.2/80mm
Hypergon f11/26mm
ELCAN UV f5.6/52mm
Zeiss UV-Planar f4/60mm
Zeiss UV-Planar f2/62mm
Lomo Уфар-12 f2.5/41mm
Lomo Зуфар-2 f4.0/350mm
Lomo ZIKAR-1A f1.2/100mm
Nikon UV Nikkor f4.5/105mm
Zeiss UV-Sonnar f4.3/105mm
CERCO UV-VIS-NIR f1.8/45mm
CERCO UV-VIS-NIR f4.1/94mm
CERCO UV-VIS-NIR f2.8/100mm
Steinheil Quarzobjektiv f1.8/50mm
Pentax Quartz Takumar f3.5/85mm
Carl Zeiss Jena UV-Objektiv f4/60mm
NYE OPTICAL Lyman-Alpha II f1.1/90mm
NYE OPTICAL Lyman-Alpha I f2.8/200mm
COASTAL OPTICS f4/60mm UV-VIS-IR Apo
COASTAL OPTICS f4.5/105mm UV-Micro-Apo
Pentax Ultra-Achromatic Takumar f4.5/85mm
Pentax Ultra-Achromatic Takumar f5.6/300mm
Rodenstock UV-Rodagon f5.6/60mm + 105mm + 150mm
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Lloydy
Joined: 02 Sep 2009 Posts: 7775 Location: Ironbridge. UK.
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Posted: Wed Sep 10, 2014 8:53 pm Post subject: |
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Lloydy wrote:
I agree Klaus, learning to enjoy the finer things in life isn't done overnight. I like expensive single malt whisky, it's taken a long time to fully appreciate it. I'm still practising with wine and lenses. _________________ LENSES & CAMERAS FOR SALE.....
I have loads of stuff that I have to get rid of, if you see me commenting about something I have got and you want one, ask me.
My Flickr https://www.flickr.com/photos/mudplugga/
My ipernity -
http://www.ipernity.com/home/294337 |
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Attila
Joined: 24 Feb 2007 Posts: 57839 Location: Hungary
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Posted: Wed Sep 10, 2014 8:53 pm Post subject: |
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Attila wrote:
kds315* wrote: |
Well, let me say something "undiplomatic": get any of the lenses, as it does not depend of them
- it does depend on YOU and your skills in using them. Both lenses are far better then any average
user will ever be able to get out of it. So get any one, don't look back and show what you are able to do
with it. 99% it is never the lens that fails... |
+1
I had both lens I think, and Summicron 1.4 too. I kept Planar , Planar did over perform well f2.0 Leica, 1.4 Leica cost was 1000 USD for same or may little better performance than Planar which is 300 USD max , my Planar was 30 USD due fungus ... _________________ -------------------------------
Items on sale on Ebay
Sony NEX-7 Carl Zeiss Planar 85mm f1.4, Minolta MD 35mm f1.8, Konica 135mm f2.5, Minolta MD 50mm f1.2, Minolta MD 250mm f5.6, Carl Zeiss Sonnar 180mm f2.8
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iangreenhalgh1
Joined: 18 Mar 2011 Posts: 15685
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Posted: Wed Sep 10, 2014 9:05 pm Post subject: |
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iangreenhalgh1 wrote:
I chose my lenses based on character more than anything else. My favourite 50's are the Sonnar 1.5/50, Sonnar 2/50, Biotar 2/58, Xenon 1.9/50, Topcor 1.8/58, Hexanon 1.4/57, Zenitar M2s 2/50, Pancolar 1.8/50, Primotar 3.5/50. Each of these has it's own unique character. If I had to pick a favourite it would be the Sonnar 2/50, it isn't the sharpest but it has the best character (to my eyes). _________________ I don't care who designed it, who made it or what country it comes from - I just enjoy using it! |
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dan_
Joined: 05 Dec 2012 Posts: 1052 Location: Romania
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Posted: Wed Sep 10, 2014 9:17 pm Post subject: |
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dan_ wrote:
Few years ago, when I faced the same choice, I've chosen the first version of the Summicron R. The way it renders the image was more on my taste than the other options. I liked it more then the newer (and sharper) versions of the Summicron R, too. As you have already had one, you know what I mean. I don't have the Planar but the Summicron does it's job so nicely well most of the time that I don't feel like needing another 50mm. I have (and play with) a lot of other 50 mm lenses but when I only need to take one with me it always is the Cron.
Probably the Planar owners feel the same about their lens.
Both lenses are very nice, none will disappoint you, chose the one that renders nicer to your eyes.
If I was in your situation, with a stolen Cron, I'd get the Planar for a change and sell it latter if I feel that the Cron rendering was better. |
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mo
Joined: 27 Aug 2009 Posts: 8982 Location: Australia
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Posted: Wed Sep 10, 2014 10:16 pm Post subject: |
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mo wrote:
Don't confuse the two Lloydy,you'll break your teeth.
Using a lens is about the enjoyment it gives,the wonder of how it will treat the image,the challenge of capturing the image,mastering the camera and the lens to acheive the look you want....by intention not mistake... It takes time and effort, trial and error,I would try both lenses,if you have the funds for both go for it. _________________ Moira, Moderator
Fuji XE-1,Pentax K-01,Panasonic G1,Panasonic G5,Pentax MX
Ricoh Singlex TLS,KR-5,KR-5Super,XR-10
Lenses
Auto Rikenon's 55/1.4, 1.8, 2.8... 50/1.7 Takumar 2/58 Preset Takumar 2.8/105 Auto Takumar 2.2/55, 3.5/35 Super Takumar 1.8/55...Macro Takumar F4/50... CZJ Biotar ALU M42 2/58 CZJ Tessar ALU M42 2.8/50
CZJ DDR Flektogon Zebra M42 2.8/35 CZJ Pancolar M42 2/50 CZJ Pancolar Exakta 2/50
Auto Mamiya/Sekor 1.8/55 ...Auto Mamiya/Sekor 2/50 Auto Mamiya/Sekor 2.8/50 Auto Mamiya/Sekor 200/3.5 Tamron SP500/8 Tamron SP350/5.6 Tamron SP90/2.5
Primoplan 1.9/58 Primagon 4.5/35 Telemegor 5.5/150 Angenieux 3.5/28 Angenieux 3,5/135 Y 2
Canon FL 58/1.2,Canon FL85/1.8,Canon FL 100/3.5,Canon SSC 2.8/100 ,Konica AR 100/2.8, Nikkor P 105/2.5
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calvin83
Joined: 12 Apr 2009 Posts: 7547 Location: Hong Kong
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Posted: Thu Sep 11, 2014 3:55 am Post subject: |
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calvin83 wrote:
Rick1779 wrote: |
calvin83 wrote: |
My friend go for a Zeiss Planar HFT 50/1.4 . |
hft? the one in rollei mount? why? |
Yes. The HFT version is pretty similar to the Contax version with less saturated color.
kds315* wrote: |
Rick1779 wrote: |
kds315* wrote: |
Well, let me say something "undiplomatic": get any of the lenses, as it does not depend of them
- it does depend on YOU and your skills in using them. Both lenses are far better then any average
user will ever be able to get out of it. So get any one, don't look back and show what you are able to do
with it. 99% it is never the lens that fails... |
true, but as many of us we're here also beacuse we love to have and try differente lenses isn't it? |
Yes, and it is the wrong route. The skills are not in the lens, but in the photographer, despite what all the industry tries to tell us.
But it is so much easier to blame the lens, right?
You're from Italy, so allow this example: give a Lamborghini or Ferrari to any average driver and see what they will do with it.
Do you expect excellent driving results? Of course not, they rather wreck these wonderful cars. But with lenses everybody thinks
they can - funny, isn't it? Just the danger and damage is quite less
But I should be quiet, this is not what people like to hear... |
Picking the right equipment at the right time is an important skill for a photographer. Lenses are pretty like my companions IMHO. They have different personalities. The right companion can help me to get the result I want. If the result is not good, it is the sole responsibility of the photographer. If the result is good, the honor goes to both the photographer and the lens. _________________ https://lensfever.com/
https://www.instagram.com/_lens_fever/
The best lens is the one you have with you. |
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iangreenhalgh1
Joined: 18 Mar 2011 Posts: 15685
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Posted: Thu Sep 11, 2014 6:41 am Post subject: |
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iangreenhalgh1 wrote:
There have been some lenses I've owned that weren't capable of producing an acceptable image (Viv S1 2.3/135, Komuranon 3.5/200 spring to mind) but those had faults and the vast majority of lenses I've owned were quite capable.
Besides, technical qualities are secondary to aesthetic. This image is soft as hell, taken with an old Sigma 28-70 zoom that will only work wide open on a digital eos. You could spend a while trying to find anything sharp in this vista, but I think it still works as an aesthetic piece:
_________________ I don't care who designed it, who made it or what country it comes from - I just enjoy using it! |
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Oldhand
Joined: 01 Apr 2013 Posts: 6006 Location: Mid North Coast NSW - Australia
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Posted: Thu Sep 11, 2014 9:23 am Post subject: |
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Oldhand wrote:
mo wrote: |
Don't confuse the two Lloydy,you'll break your teeth.
Using a lens is about the enjoyment it gives,the wonder of how it will treat the image,the challenge of capturing the image,mastering the camera and the lens to acheive the look you want....by intention not mistake... It takes time and effort, trial and error,I would try both lenses,if you have the funds for both go for it. |
+1 on the bold type
OH |
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Tedat
Joined: 08 Nov 2011 Posts: 800 Location: Berlin/Germany
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Posted: Thu Sep 11, 2014 11:30 am Post subject: |
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Tedat wrote:
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My friend go for a Zeiss Planar HFT 50/1.4 . |
+1
I have both.. Rollei and Contax version. I can't tell you why, but I love the HFT much more. I guess Calvin is right about the more natural color (less saturated than Contax) and that's the reason.. I never thought about.
iangreenhalgh1 wrote: |
Konica Hexanon 1.7/50 first version
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as much as I like Hexanons, but this 1.7/50 was one of the most boring lens to me. I really tried my best to like this Hexanon and had at least 8 copies (different versions).. I never liked it.
Two cheap lenses which surprised and impressed me are Ricoh Auto Rikenon 1.4/55 and Cosinon 1.7/50.. my Planar may be the technical better lens, but those both lenses are sharp enough and can make a lot fun if used right. _________________ Regards
Jan
flickr
Sony A7RM2
Contax T*: Distagon 4/18, Distagon 2/28, Distagon 1.4/35, PC-Distagon 2.8/35, Planar 1.4/50, Planar 1.4/85, Planar 2/100, Planar 2/135, S-Planar 2.8/60, Tessar 2.8/45, Mirotar 8/500, Vario Sonnar 3.4/35-70, Vario Sonnar 4.5-5.6/100-300
Carl Zeiss for Rollei QBM: F-Distagon 2.8/16 HFT, Distagon 2.8/25, Planar 1.4/50 HFT, Sonnar 2.8/85
Konica Hexanon AR: 2.8/21, 1.2/57
Other: Minolta F2.8 [T4.5] 135mm STF, Meopta Meostigmat 1.4/70, Tokina AT-X 2.5/90.. and lots of early M42 Yashinon, Rikenon and Mamiya lenses |
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hoanpham
Joined: 31 Jan 2011 Posts: 2575
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Posted: Thu Sep 11, 2014 11:54 am Post subject: |
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hoanpham wrote:
Oldhand wrote: |
mo wrote: |
Don't confuse the two Lloydy,you'll break your teeth.
Using a lens is about the enjoyment it gives,the wonder of how it will treat the image,the challenge of capturing the image,mastering the camera and the lens to acheive the look you want....by intention not mistake... It takes time and effort, trial and error,I would try both lenses,if you have the funds for both go for it. |
+1 on the bold type
OH |
Dear Mo,
Can I use your quote as my signature in pentax forums? |
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Rick1779
Joined: 17 May 2013 Posts: 1207 Location: Italy
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Posted: Thu Sep 11, 2014 12:53 pm Post subject: |
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Rick1779 wrote:
Oldhand wrote: |
mo wrote: |
Don't confuse the two Lloydy,you'll break your teeth.
Using a lens is about the enjoyment it gives,the wonder of how it will treat the image,the challenge of capturing the image,mastering the camera and the lens to acheive the look you want....by intention not mistake... It takes time and effort, trial and error,I would try both lenses,if you have the funds for both go for it. |
+1 on the bold type
OH |
+1 totally agree _________________ TELLTALE
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Rick1779
Joined: 17 May 2013 Posts: 1207 Location: Italy
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Posted: Thu Sep 11, 2014 2:16 pm Post subject: |
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Rick1779 wrote:
dan_ wrote: |
Few years ago, when I faced the same choice, I've chosen the first version of the Summicron R. The way it renders the image was more on my taste than the other options. I liked it more then the newer (and sharper) versions of the Summicron R, too. As you have already had one, you know what I mean. I don't have the Planar but the Summicron does it's job so nicely well most of the time that I don't feel like needing another 50mm. I have (and play with) a lot of other 50 mm lenses but when I only need to take one with me it always is the Cron.
Probably the Planar owners feel the same about their lens.
Both lenses are very nice, none will disappoint you, chose the one that renders nicer to your eyes.
If I was in your situation, with a stolen Cron, I'd get the Planar for a change and sell it latter if I feel that the Cron rendering was better. |
maybe this is the better suggestion so far...
let see what I can find _________________ TELLTALE
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mo
Joined: 27 Aug 2009 Posts: 8982 Location: Australia
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Posted: Fri Sep 12, 2014 1:10 am Post subject: |
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mo wrote:
Sure Hoan,you can use the smiley as well.. Thanks for the compliment. _________________ Moira, Moderator
Fuji XE-1,Pentax K-01,Panasonic G1,Panasonic G5,Pentax MX
Ricoh Singlex TLS,KR-5,KR-5Super,XR-10
Lenses
Auto Rikenon's 55/1.4, 1.8, 2.8... 50/1.7 Takumar 2/58 Preset Takumar 2.8/105 Auto Takumar 2.2/55, 3.5/35 Super Takumar 1.8/55...Macro Takumar F4/50... CZJ Biotar ALU M42 2/58 CZJ Tessar ALU M42 2.8/50
CZJ DDR Flektogon Zebra M42 2.8/35 CZJ Pancolar M42 2/50 CZJ Pancolar Exakta 2/50
Auto Mamiya/Sekor 1.8/55 ...Auto Mamiya/Sekor 2/50 Auto Mamiya/Sekor 2.8/50 Auto Mamiya/Sekor 200/3.5 Tamron SP500/8 Tamron SP350/5.6 Tamron SP90/2.5
Primoplan 1.9/58 Primagon 4.5/35 Telemegor 5.5/150 Angenieux 3.5/28 Angenieux 3,5/135 Y 2
Canon FL 58/1.2,Canon FL85/1.8,Canon FL 100/3.5,Canon SSC 2.8/100 ,Konica AR 100/2.8, Nikkor P 105/2.5
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Rick1779
Joined: 17 May 2013 Posts: 1207 Location: Italy
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Posted: Mon Sep 15, 2014 9:14 am Post subject: |
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Rick1779 wrote:
Finally I've decided to stay with my Minolta 50.17, is pretty sharp (at least sharper than the contax zeiss 50/1.7 at wide apertures) and can take this pic:
and I've also ordered the Zenitar M2S, it was so cheap...
both was suggested by Ian _________________ TELLTALE
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calvin83
Joined: 12 Apr 2009 Posts: 7547 Location: Hong Kong
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Posted: Mon Sep 15, 2014 9:51 am Post subject: |
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calvin83 wrote:
Rick1779 wrote: |
Finally I've decided to stay with my Minolta 50.17, is pretty sharp (at least sharper than the contax zeiss 50/1.7 at wide apertures) and can take this pic:
and I've also ordered the Zenitar M2S, it was so cheap...
both was suggested by Ian |
The difference of many modern double Gauss 50s are small. If you say these two photos are taken with a planar, most people might not discover they are takn with a rokkor. _________________ https://lensfever.com/
https://www.instagram.com/_lens_fever/
The best lens is the one you have with you. |
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viniciuspedrozo
Joined: 17 Apr 2009 Posts: 19 Location: Brazil
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Posted: Wed Jun 10, 2015 1:11 am Post subject: |
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viniciuspedrozo wrote:
Hi Guys, you can answer way this lenses is naked?
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Mir
Joined: 07 Feb 2011 Posts: 973 Location: Montreal, Canada
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Posted: Wed Jun 10, 2015 2:36 am Post subject: |
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Mir wrote:
Fun thread !
I've just acquired a West Germany Carl Zeiss Planar 1.8/50 HFT and 1.4/50 HFT...
I've yet to try them....
@ Klaus
member should know you became wise only after acquiring a zillion lenses _________________ "Obsta principiis, finem respice"
"There is a fine line between hobby and mental illness"
MISC: Tamron SP 35-80 (01A), Auto Chinon Tomioka 1.4/55, Tokina AT-X 2.5/90, Tamron SP 5,6/300 (54B)
ZEISS: WG Distagon 2.8/25, WG Distagon 2.8/35 HFT, WG Planar HFT 1.4/50, Ultron 1.8/50, WG Sonnar 2.8/85, WG Sonnar HFT 2.8/135
VOIGTLÄNDER : Ultron Aspherical 1.8/21, Ultron 2/28, Nokton Aspherical 1.2/35, Nokton Classic 1.4/40, Nokton Aspherical 1.5/50, Color-Heliar 2.5/75
MINOLTA: MD 3.5/35-70 Macro, MD 1.2/50, MC Rokkor-X 1.2/58, MD Macro 3.5/50
LEITZ: SUMMICRON-R 2/35 (II), SUMMICRON-R 2/50 (II), TELE ELMARIT-M 2,8/90 (Thin)
CANON RF: 2.8/28, 2/35, 1.2/50, 1.4/50, Serenar 1.8/50, 2/85, 2/100, 3.5/100
LTM : KMZ Jupiter-8 2/5cm, TOKYO KOGAKU Topcor-S 2/5cm, CHIYOKO SUPER ROKKOR C 2/5cm, Nippon Kogaku NIKKOR-H.C 2/5cm, FUJI FILM CO. FUJINON L 2/5cm
And a small Minolta AF set: 2.8/20, 1.4/35, 1.4/50, 2/100, 4.5/100-200
@we3fotography
@7plus_pictures
@_whats.that.car_ |
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iangreenhalgh1
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Posted: Wed Jun 10, 2015 3:07 am Post subject: |
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iangreenhalgh1 wrote:
I recently acquired the 1.8/50 and 1.4/50 HFT Planars too. I'm looking forward to comparing them to my Jena MC Pancolars 1.8/50 and 1.4/50 _________________ I don't care who designed it, who made it or what country it comes from - I just enjoy using it! |
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Mir
Joined: 07 Feb 2011 Posts: 973 Location: Montreal, Canada
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Posted: Wed Jun 10, 2015 3:33 am Post subject: |
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Mir wrote:
Most interesting as the Pancolar 1.4 is uncommon...
Looking forward to see it !
Here are good words for the Planar HFT 1.4/50
http://captjack.exaktaphile.com/rollei/Rolleilenses.htm _________________ "Obsta principiis, finem respice"
"There is a fine line between hobby and mental illness"
MISC: Tamron SP 35-80 (01A), Auto Chinon Tomioka 1.4/55, Tokina AT-X 2.5/90, Tamron SP 5,6/300 (54B)
ZEISS: WG Distagon 2.8/25, WG Distagon 2.8/35 HFT, WG Planar HFT 1.4/50, Ultron 1.8/50, WG Sonnar 2.8/85, WG Sonnar HFT 2.8/135
VOIGTLÄNDER : Ultron Aspherical 1.8/21, Ultron 2/28, Nokton Aspherical 1.2/35, Nokton Classic 1.4/40, Nokton Aspherical 1.5/50, Color-Heliar 2.5/75
MINOLTA: MD 3.5/35-70 Macro, MD 1.2/50, MC Rokkor-X 1.2/58, MD Macro 3.5/50
LEITZ: SUMMICRON-R 2/35 (II), SUMMICRON-R 2/50 (II), TELE ELMARIT-M 2,8/90 (Thin)
CANON RF: 2.8/28, 2/35, 1.2/50, 1.4/50, Serenar 1.8/50, 2/85, 2/100, 3.5/100
LTM : KMZ Jupiter-8 2/5cm, TOKYO KOGAKU Topcor-S 2/5cm, CHIYOKO SUPER ROKKOR C 2/5cm, Nippon Kogaku NIKKOR-H.C 2/5cm, FUJI FILM CO. FUJINON L 2/5cm
And a small Minolta AF set: 2.8/20, 1.4/35, 1.4/50, 2/100, 4.5/100-200
@we3fotography
@7plus_pictures
@_whats.that.car_ |
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iangreenhalgh1
Joined: 18 Mar 2011 Posts: 15685
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Posted: Wed Jun 10, 2015 4:00 am Post subject: |
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iangreenhalgh1 wrote:
The Jena lenses are late Prakticar bayonet models, they aren't actually labelled Pancolars, but that is what they are. The 1.8 is actually much less common than the 1.4. I'll include the Pentacon 1.8/50 Prakticar in the test too. _________________ I don't care who designed it, who made it or what country it comes from - I just enjoy using it! |
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anktonio
Joined: 20 Oct 2012 Posts: 219 Location: Spain
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Posted: Wed Jun 10, 2015 8:45 am Post subject: |
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anktonio wrote:
iangreenhalgh1 wrote: |
I recently acquired the 1.8/50 and 1.4/50 HFT Planars too. I'm looking forward to comparing them to my Jena MC Pancolars 1.8/50 and 1.4/50 |
I will be careful. Your opinion will be interesting. In my tests, the HFT 50/1.4 was indistinguishable in all hits to Canon FD 50 /1.4. The Zeiss 50/1.8 against Minolta MC 55/1.7 PF offered differences between them, but neither was a clear winner. None beat to Hexanon AR 50/1.7 in sharpness (or perceived sharpness) at f2.8.
Happy shots! |
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tb_a
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Posted: Wed Jun 10, 2015 9:57 am Post subject: |
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tb_a wrote:
calvin83 wrote: |
The difference of many modern double Gauss 50s are small. If you say these two photos are taken with a planar, most people might not discover they are takn with a rokkor. |
I would even go further. Most people would not be able to find out the real lens behind a picture if not known in advance. In other words: If you state that a picture has been captured by a 2.000 $ lens most people would say that this is a wonderful lens, even if in reality it was only a 20 $ lens. That's psychology. _________________ Thomas Bernardy
Manual focus lenses mainly from Minolta, Pentax, Voigtlaender, Leitz, Topcon and from Russia (too many to be listed here). |
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