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tao
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Posted: Wed Oct 29, 2014 4:43 pm Post subject: |
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tao wrote:
frenched wrote: |
If you're still keeping track, I recently acquired a silver 135/3.5 with s/n 7623988 |
Congratulations an thanks for sharing. |
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ysyyu
Joined: 09 Mar 2014 Posts: 33
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Posted: Sun Nov 02, 2014 6:23 pm Post subject: |
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ysyyu wrote:
tao wrote: |
frenched wrote: |
If you're still keeping track, I recently acquired a silver 135/3.5 with s/n 7623988 |
Congratulations an thanks for sharing. |
another TOPCOR MACRO 135/4 from ebay is 1132046.
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tao
Joined: 26 Oct 2011 Posts: 241 Location: Bangkok
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Posted: Tue Nov 04, 2014 9:10 am Post subject: |
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tao wrote:
ysyyu wrote: |
another TOPCOR MACRO 135/4 from ebay is 1132046. |
Okay now the known population of the 135/4 doubles in an instance. I wonder why no one has noticed any samples from the 1000-2000 range before. I actually have seen quite a few of this lens and all has serial number <1000. |
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calvin83
Joined: 12 Apr 2009 Posts: 7547 Location: Hong Kong
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Posted: Fri Dec 05, 2014 4:12 pm Post subject: |
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calvin83 wrote:
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135/3.5 (Topcon Code 76B)
[A&R always incorrectly referred to this lens as a 2.8]
V1
RE,Auto-Topcor 1:3,5 f=13,5cm Tokyo Kogaku Japan 76xxxxx
Silver
First known: 7600001
Last known: 7619616 {eBay 171040425775}
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Here is a black variant of V1 with SN 7610268 Click here to see on Ebay . _________________ https://lensfever.com/
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tao
Joined: 26 Oct 2011 Posts: 241 Location: Bangkok
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Posted: Tue Dec 09, 2014 5:04 pm Post subject: |
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tao wrote:
Now this is an anomaly. The serial number is so early on that at first I tought it's a V3 with a V1 name ring. However upon closer look, nothing seems to be right. The real V3 has orange feet scale with only a single infinity symbol for both feet and meter. This guy has white feet scale with two infinity symbols, similar to the F-series 13.5cm. However the F distance scale doesn't have feet/meter units since the units were screened on its distinctive clear plastic windows. The all black dual rubber grip is similar to V3 but the hood is clearly from the F. Nice catch indeed Calvin. |
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calvin83
Joined: 12 Apr 2009 Posts: 7547 Location: Hong Kong
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Posted: Tue Dec 09, 2014 5:48 pm Post subject: |
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calvin83 wrote:
tao wrote: |
Now this is an anomaly. The serial number is so early on that at first I tought it's a V3 with a V1 name ring. However upon closer look, nothing seems to be right. The real V3 has orange feet scale with only a single infinity symbol for both feet and meter. This guy has white feet scale with two infinity symbols, similar to the F-series 13.5cm. However the F distance scale doesn't have feet/meter units since the units were screened on its distinctive clear plastic windows. The all black dual rubber grip is similar to V3 but the hood is clearly from the F. Nice catch indeed Calvin. |
Thanks for mention all the details. I can only notice the chrome strips on the hood which is not found on V3. _________________ https://lensfever.com/
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tao
Joined: 26 Oct 2011 Posts: 241 Location: Bangkok
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Posted: Tue Dec 09, 2014 6:32 pm Post subject: |
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tao wrote:
Don't get me wrong. I do think this is an interesting discovery of a potentially very unique and collectible lens. I hope someone on this board would get the lens and report back whether it is a genuine transition product. Yes there is a chance that it could be a cleverly crafted Frankenstein but I don't think that is very likely. |
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calvin83
Joined: 12 Apr 2009 Posts: 7547 Location: Hong Kong
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Posted: Tue Dec 09, 2014 6:52 pm Post subject: |
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calvin83 wrote:
My gut feeling as a collector tells me this is a genuine copy.
P.S. I have send an mail asking for a photo showing the lens mount. _________________ https://lensfever.com/
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kds315*
Joined: 12 Mar 2008 Posts: 16497 Location: Weinheim, Germany
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Posted: Tue Dec 09, 2014 9:22 pm Post subject: |
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kds315* wrote:
Never seen such: Click here to see on Ebay f2 (!!) 13.5cm Topcon R. Topcor 13.5cm _________________ 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
Currently most FAV lens(es):
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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tao
Joined: 26 Oct 2011 Posts: 241 Location: Bangkok
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Posted: Wed Dec 10, 2014 4:39 pm Post subject: |
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tao wrote:
Yes Topcon did aim high with the R series. The super fast 13.5cm/2 was one of the first in the series. Another notable fast lens was the Big Bertha 30cm/2.8 which was supposed to be as magnificent as its Howitzer namesake. |
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calvin83
Joined: 12 Apr 2009 Posts: 7547 Location: Hong Kong
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Posted: Sat Jan 17, 2015 4:08 am Post subject: Re: RE Auto Topcor serial number and name ring description |
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calvin83 wrote:
There is an early copy with SN 933676 here http://www.wesellyourcollection.com/?product=05-re-auto-topcor-25-cm-135-black-wide-angle-lens-sn-933676-with-sunhood-set-of-filters-and-case . _________________ https://lensfever.com/
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tao
Joined: 26 Oct 2011 Posts: 241 Location: Bangkok
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Posted: Sat Jan 17, 2015 4:07 pm Post subject: Re: RE Auto Topcor serial number and name ring description |
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tao wrote:
Alright. Thank you.
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calvin83
Joined: 12 Apr 2009 Posts: 7547 Location: Hong Kong
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Posted: Wed Mar 11, 2015 8:58 am Post subject: |
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calvin83 wrote:
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200/5.6 (Topcon Code 98B)
V3
Black
First known: 98000001
Last known: 98000980
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Here is a BLACK one with SN. 9844004. I think it only made in very limited quantity.
Click here to see on Ebay _________________ https://lensfever.com/
https://www.instagram.com/_lens_fever/
The best lens is the one you have with you. |
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Lightshow
Joined: 04 Nov 2011 Posts: 3669 Location: Calgary
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Posted: Thu Mar 12, 2015 3:28 am Post subject: |
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Lightshow wrote:
It's more common than the RE 85/1.8, I've been wanting it for a long while, if it's anywhere close to my 135/3.5 in performance, it will be a stellar performer. _________________ A Manual Focus Junky...
One photographers junk lens is an artists favorite tool.
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ysyyu
Joined: 09 Mar 2014 Posts: 33
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Posted: Wed May 06, 2015 6:49 pm Post subject: Re: RE Auto Topcor serial number and name ring description |
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ysyyu wrote:
tao wrote: |
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20/4 (Topcon Code 12344)
RE,AUTO-TOPCOR 1:4 f=20mm TOKYO KOGAKU 135xxxx
Silver
First known: 1350001
Last known: 1351770 {kevincameras}
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This is Topcor 20/4 with sn:1351979 |
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tao
Joined: 26 Oct 2011 Posts: 241 Location: Bangkok
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Posted: Thu May 21, 2015 4:46 am Post subject: |
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tao wrote:
Thank you guys!
calvin83 wrote: |
Here is a BLACK one with SN. 9844004. I think it only made in very limited quantity.
Click here to see on Ebay |
ysyyu wrote: |
This is Topcor 20/4 with sn:1351979 |
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calvin83
Joined: 12 Apr 2009 Posts: 7547 Location: Hong Kong
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Posted: Sun May 24, 2015 2:42 am Post subject: |
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calvin83 wrote:
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200/5.6 (Topcon Code 98B)
V1
RE,Auto-Topcor 1:5.6 f=20cm Tokyo Kogaku Japan 980xxxx
Silver
First known: 9800001
Last known: 9802874 |
There is a black one too with SN 9801936.
Click here to see on Ebay _________________ https://lensfever.com/
https://www.instagram.com/_lens_fever/
The best lens is the one you have with you. |
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kds315*
Joined: 12 Mar 2008 Posts: 16497 Location: Weinheim, Germany
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Posted: Sun May 24, 2015 10:05 am Post subject: |
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kds315* wrote:
calvin83 wrote: |
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200/5.6 (Topcon Code 98B)
V1
RE,Auto-Topcor 1:5.6 f=20cm Tokyo Kogaku Japan 980xxxx
Silver
First known: 9800001
Last known: 9802874 |
There is a black one too with SN 9801936.
Click here to see on Ebay |
with fungus spots in it!! _________________ 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
Currently most FAV lens(es):
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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calvin83
Joined: 12 Apr 2009 Posts: 7547 Location: Hong Kong
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Posted: Fri Jul 10, 2015 2:33 am Post subject: |
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calvin83 wrote:
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100/2.8 (Topcon Code 75B)
V2 (Navy)
RE,Auto-Topcor N 1:2,8 f=100mm Tokyo Kogaku Japan 7508xxx |
Here is a silver Navy version with SN 7507485 attached to a camera marked with U.S. Navy. It has infinity lock but without the 'N' in the name ring.
Click here to see on Ebay _________________ https://lensfever.com/
https://www.instagram.com/_lens_fever/
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tao
Joined: 26 Oct 2011 Posts: 241 Location: Bangkok
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Posted: Fri Jul 10, 2015 3:54 pm Post subject: |
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tao wrote:
Nice catch. Must be a transition model.
calvin83 wrote: |
Here is a silver Navy version with SN 7507485 attached to a camera marked with U.S. Navy. It has infinity lock but without the 'N' in the name ring.
Click here to see on Ebay |
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StillSanj
Joined: 21 Apr 2015 Posts: 412 Location: United States
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Posted: Fri Jul 10, 2015 9:17 pm Post subject: |
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StillSanj wrote:
I just read this entire thread. I love Topcor lenses. |
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walterkorner
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Posted: Mon Jan 18, 2016 6:49 pm Post subject: |
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walterkorner wrote:
Hi -
I have a silver 2,8 35 S/N 7420035 (V1 variation). Sorry if this upsets your list... |
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Macca
Joined: 20 Mar 2012 Posts: 248 Location: Glasgow, Scotland.
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Posted: Mon Jan 18, 2016 10:54 pm Post subject: |
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Macca wrote:
135mm f4 macro on the way, the serail number is 1132142, highest yet , i think? _________________ Sony A7iii.
CZ Distagon 15mm 2.8,Loxia 25mm 2.4,RE Auto Topcor 35mm 2.8,Contax Zeiss 35mm1.4,Minolta M Rokkor 40mm f2, Jupiter 3 50mm 1.5, Kuribayashi CC Petri Orikkor 50mm 2,Topcor S 50mm f2,Topcor RE GN 50mm 1.8,RE Auto Topcor 58mm 1.4, Helios 44m 2,Steinheil Munchen Auto Quinon 55m 1.9,Olympus auto g zuiko 60mm f1.5 ,KMZ PO2-2M 75mm F2,Jupiter 9 85mm f2(Arsenal Kiev),RE Auto Topcor 85mm 1.8,Leica Elmarit 90mm 2.8 R, RE Auto Topcor 100mm 2.8,Meyer Orestor 100mm 2.8,,F.B.R.105mm 2.4, RE Auto Topcor 135mm 3.5,Leica Elmarit R 135mm 2.8,Steinheil Munchen Quinar VL 135mm 2.8,Contax Zeiss 100-300mm 4.5-5.6, Vernon Edonar 350mm 5.5 |
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tao
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Posted: Tue Jan 19, 2016 3:55 pm Post subject: |
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tao wrote:
walterkorner wrote: |
Hi -
I have a silver 2,8 35 S/N 7420035 (V1 variation). Sorry if this upsets your list... |
Quite interesting. Can you show us the photo of the lens? |
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tao
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Posted: Tue Jan 19, 2016 3:57 pm Post subject: |
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tao wrote:
Macca wrote: |
135mm f4 macro on the way, the serail number is 1132142, highest yet , i think? |
Thank you. |
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