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Topcon RE Topcor3.5/135 on NEX-3
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PostPosted: Fri Jan 13, 2012 2:02 pm    Post subject: Topcon RE Topcor3.5/135 on NEX-3 Reply with quote
Hi folks

This is very similar to it's 200mm big brother and has the same qualities - beautiful silver finish with superb build quality (really cool sliding telescopic hood design) and is laser sharp with great contrast and colours. #1 and #4 are wide open, others are at f8.


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PostPosted: Fri Jan 13, 2012 2:04 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
Excellent as well! You are deep trouble now , so many excellent lens what you have to buy Wink


PostPosted: Fri Jan 13, 2012 2:05 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
I know, every time I go out to shoot I have so many really good lenses to chose from, such a hard life!

Definitely want to buy more Topcors though, I really like the two I have, something about how they render really appeals to me.


PostPosted: Fri Jan 13, 2012 4:39 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
The RE AUTO 2.8/35mm one of my all time fav's Rolling Eyes
but so is this 135


PostPosted: Fri Jan 13, 2012 4:45 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
I'll keep my eye out for a 2.8/35, thanks for the tip!


PostPosted: Fri Jan 13, 2012 4:53 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
Modest-aperture lenses are easier to design and manufacture. These results are therefore not surprising.


PostPosted: Sun Jan 15, 2012 12:38 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
Attila wrote:
Excellent as well! You are deep trouble now , so many excellent lens what you have to buy Wink


My addiction kicked in again when I saw a vgc 1.8/58 and I was able to grab it for 26ukp which I think is very reasonable. Looking forward to comparing it to my Pancolar 1.8/50 on my Exakta mount Sony a200. I've got a mint 2.8/50 Tessar as well so be interesting to compare their renderings, I already know tall three are very sharp and have great IQ, what I'm interested in is their character...


PostPosted: Wed Jan 18, 2012 3:25 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
Sorry to hijack this thread, but would any of you have any info on 135mm f/2.8 AM Topcor?



Edit: oh, the picture looks broken to me but seems you can see it. Added it again.

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PostPosted: Wed Jan 18, 2012 3:30 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
jiimaa wrote:
Sorry to hijack this thread, but would any of you have any info on 135mm f/2.8 AM Topcor, here:



Not heard of that one, looks like a typical 1970s Japanese or Korean 2.8/135, probably not made by Topcor and dates from when the name was being put on cheap SLRs (Cosina? Chinon?)

Shot this today in poor light with my Topcor 3.5/135, pretty sharp imho, I forget what aperture now, wide open I think.




PostPosted: Wed Jan 18, 2012 5:31 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
jiimaa wrote:
Sorry to hijack this thread, but would any of you have any info on 135mm f/2.8 AM Topcor?



Edit: oh, the picture looks broken to me but seems you can see it. Added it again.


PostPosted: Wed Jan 18, 2012 8:52 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
That Topcor 135 f2.8 is the same as my Super Paragon 135 2.8 - which is a Cimko lens and very good indeed, one of my favorites. The only cosmetic difference I can see is the focusing grip, on my 'Cimko' it's got a straight line finish instead of the pyramids. The printing and the green diamond are exactly the same, apparently the green diamond is a sure sign of a Cimko lens.

Mine also has a neat built in sliding hood.


PostPosted: Wed Jan 18, 2012 10:20 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
Thank you!

This has also the built-in hood. No problems except a bit stiff focus and haven't had the time to shoot with it, or with anything for that matter, lately.

Some more pics:




PostPosted: Wed Jan 18, 2012 10:44 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
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The Super Paragon - Cimko - Topcon.

I've been using mine today, with good results.[/img]


PostPosted: Wed Jan 18, 2012 10:58 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
My god you're right, clearly they are separated at birth.

Except...are you on half-stop there? Mine only does full stops.


PostPosted: Wed Jan 18, 2012 11:21 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
That "AM Topcor" is a K-mount lens right?
The RE AUTO's are the Exakta/Topcon, and their "best glass" I believe?


PostPosted: Wed Jan 18, 2012 11:23 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
Bruce wrote:
That "AM Topcor" is a K-mount lens right?
Yes.


PostPosted: Wed Jan 18, 2012 11:45 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
Ian - is that your cat? It's a beauty.


PostPosted: Thu Jan 19, 2012 12:16 am    Post subject: Reply with quote
No, not my cat, just one that I noticed was watching me.


PostPosted: Wed Feb 01, 2012 11:57 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
Some shots I made today with the Topcor 135mm, all at f8 apart from #1 which is wide open.


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PostPosted: Thu Feb 02, 2012 12:01 am    Post subject: Reply with quote
such a beauty picture last one!


PostPosted: Thu Feb 02, 2012 12:03 am    Post subject: Reply with quote
Cheers, that is Skiddaw, one of the highest mountains in England.


PostPosted: Thu Feb 02, 2012 12:21 am    Post subject: Reply with quote
Great shot Ian. The rest are good as well.


PostPosted: Thu Feb 02, 2012 12:55 am    Post subject: Reply with quote
Thanks David. Here's a HDR version:



PostPosted: Thu Feb 02, 2012 10:18 am    Post subject: Reply with quote
That's very good, the detail's all there and it's not too strident, it looks natural.


PostPosted: Thu Feb 02, 2012 1:21 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
Yes, it's not too bad, shame about the wall and the sheep going a bit yellow.
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