Leatherette Flektogons

[ManualFocus-G]

Hello

Quick question, has anyone seen one of these before? They seem less common than the newer 35/2.4 black models and zebra 35/2.8 version. I picked up a leatherette 35/2.8 a while back and haven't seen another since! I must try it out, but expect it to perform like the zebra version.

Will post some piccies up later if I remember

Thanks

[Orio]

I used to own a leatherette Flek 4/20, now it's sold.
They look nice.

[martinsmith99]

Sounds like a 50s rock `n' roll star's backing group to me!

xxx xxx and the Leatherette Flektogons.

[ManualFocus-G]

[Attila]

Yes,more less same.

I love this lens even if not so contrasty.

http://www.mflenses.com/gallery/v/german/zeiss/flektogon/flektogon_35mm_f2_8_exa_leathrette/

http://www.mflenses.com/gallery/v/german/zeiss/flektogon/flektogon_35mm_f2_8_zebra_exakta/

[Mal1905]

Not sure as to how they behave compared to their non-leatherette brethren (and sistern...), but they look great.

Missed out on one recently to the tune of a couple of Euro...

[Orio]

[Seele]

I have one, the contrast seems rather low even after cleaning my my technician; the zebra should be a bit better in this respect.

Question: apart from the focussing grip the "diamond grip" versions might be a little earlier, or at least concurrent with the leatherette grip versions; any suggestion?