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Carl Zeiss Jena Sonnar 3.5/135 (zebra) - first shots
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This lens is simply wow ! the colours are great !

Well, mechanically is not the best I think, but the optical quality is GREAT..

Just a few shots on 5D Mk II with Metz flash 58 AF-1.

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tf


Last edited by trifox on Tue Jan 05, 2010 9:48 pm; edited 1 time in total


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Hi Stan,

yes - perfect under all aspects !

The models - and the lens. Congrats.

regards


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Yes, this lens is a hidden gem, hidden behind the hype about the later Sonnar 3.5/135.


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aarrggh -- sorry! it's the 3.5/135 NOT 4/135 as mentioned in the TOPIC

yes -- it is a gem!

thanks - Rolf Wink

tf


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Great results, TF! I have the 4/135 in Exakta mount and is my favorite
135.


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congrats! superb portraits, great colors!


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Wow the IQ is awesome.

I have pancolar 50mm F1.8 in similar looks (zebra version?) and its mechanics also do not feel very solid...

Which lens is used in no 5?


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Tharos wrote:
Wow the IQ is awesome.

I have pancolar 50mm F1.8 in similar looks (zebra version?) and its mechanics also do not feel very solid...

Which lens is used in no 5?


thanks guys!

number 5 ? well -- I have got two copies Cool

tf


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You make all your lenses look good trifox. I have this one and the 135/4, and I actually prefer my silver f4



patrickh


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Very nice results!. Those colours are simply great!.
Congrats, Trifox!.

Jes.


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Hmm let us know if you decide you no longer want the second copy Smile

Although I do not like the mechanical build of this zebra version, I like the looks Smile


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wow is right--very impressive!


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Mechanically the designers of this lens could take some lessons from the Takumar engineers.
Optically, it is just lovely.
OH