pentacon 500mm/5.6

[dave_t]

Just bought this beast yesterday locally for about $200 with both caps, hard case, and M42 mount. If you haven't seen it in person, you'd be surprised by how big it is. Definitely pleased with the purchase, will probably need to invest in a new tripod at some point, but I'm still gonna go out and get some shots. Will post some tests soon.

[Attila]

3,5 kg I look forward how many times do you will use it.
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[koji]

It is impressively well made lens, and of course heavy.
I have never used other 500mm lens, cannot comment about IQ
against anything but IQ is satisfactory for me.
I bought it only for collection purpose, not for shooting.
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[pwsonline]

Hi there!
I own one too, it is the MC-version.
I have it on a Nikon DSLR system.
It gives great sharp pictures. There is some CA (color fringing) at high contrast scenes (almost always with vintage lenses).

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for more images

[Attila]

Very nice indeed! Congrats!
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[martinsmith99]

Fantastic capture.

Is that a Fieldfare?
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[pwsonline]

Why, thank you all!
It is indeed a fieldfare (Turdus pilaris).
I was so happy with the Pentacon (Meyer Orestegor) 500mm, that I went on the lookout for a 300mm F4 version.

Found one last week, ordered the appropriate adapters at Baierfoto.de, and have made some very sharp images with it. It is also very good with extension rings... (see sample)


It seems te be even sharper than the highly praised AF Nikkor 300mm F4!!! (oops, nope.... not so)

[Attila]

[martinsmith99]

Could it not be possible for a good copy of the Pentacon to be sharper than a not-so-good quality Nikkor?
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[Attila]

[pwsonline]

Aha, interesting!
I wil be returning this week (hopefully) with a reply (tiny test). For that, the situation will have to be constant. Any suggestions?

I have been making some very sharp images with the Nikkor too. but they do not belong in the MF-lenses world...
I simply had the WOW-factor, when I tried the Meyer, and gained this result.
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Jupiter 37A 135mm F3,5 (olympic version)
Mirotar 50-2 50mm pancake lens, black
Super Takumar 150mm F4 -- 35mm F3,5
SMC Takumar 50mm F1,8 -- 105mm F2,8 -- 135mm F3,5 -- 28mm F3,5
SMC Takumar 100mm F4 Macro

Manual extension tubes.

[Attila]

Compare lenses like compare apple and bananas , both have strongest and weakest parts. Enjoy you great lenses instead of compare them to others. I enjoy really your samples they are just lovely. I wish to see more great results with both of them.
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Konica Variofocal 35-100mm f2.8
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[pwsonline]

Got around to comparing the Nikkor (AF) 300mm F4 IF-ED to the Meyer Orestegor 300mm F4.
Attila is right indeed.
When compared carefully and exactly, the Nikkor is almost always better indeed.
But not even so very much better, so the Orestegor is really true value!
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Nikon system user. (D700, D70 + various AF hardware. Nice but not in this group...)
MF lenses: MTO-11CA 1000mm mirrorlens
Pentacon 500mm F5,6
Meyer Orestegor 300mm F4
Jupiter 37A 135mm F3,5 (olympic version)
Mirotar 50-2 50mm pancake lens, black
Super Takumar 150mm F4 -- 35mm F3,5
SMC Takumar 50mm F1,8 -- 105mm F2,8 -- 135mm F3,5 -- 28mm F3,5
SMC Takumar 100mm F4 Macro

Manual extension tubes.

[Attila]

Thank you for confirm!
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Konica 4/21,2.8/24,2/35,2.8/35,1.8/40,1.7/50,1.8/52,1.2/57,1.8/85,2.8/100,3.2/135,3,5/200,4.5/300,4,5/400
Konica Variofocal 35-100mm f2.8
Konica FC-1,FT-1,FP,FM,Pearl,Pear III,Koni-Omega,KonicaIII,KonicaIIIA,KonicaIIIM,Konica Auto S3
Please visit my Ebay shop
and my company site
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[pwsonline]

Thought it might be cool to send this image. I have been searching for a good TC with the Pentacon 500mm, that avoids dramatic increase of CA when used.

I have now used the Sigma EX 1,4xTC with the Pentacon, and the IQ is almost as good as without the TC, when stopped down to F8

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Nikon system user. (D700, D70 + various AF hardware. Nice but not in this group...)
MF lenses: MTO-11CA 1000mm mirrorlens
Pentacon 500mm F5,6
Meyer Orestegor 300mm F4
Jupiter 37A 135mm F3,5 (olympic version)
Mirotar 50-2 50mm pancake lens, black
Super Takumar 150mm F4 -- 35mm F3,5
SMC Takumar 50mm F1,8 -- 105mm F2,8 -- 135mm F3,5 -- 28mm F3,5
SMC Takumar 100mm F4 Macro

Manual extension tubes.