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EdSawyer
Joined: 06 Oct 2008 Posts: 43
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Posted: Wed Feb 03, 2010 3:08 pm Post subject: FS: Biotar 75mm f/1.5 Carl Zeiss Jena in M42 mount 75/1.5 |
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EdSawyer wrote:
For Sale - A rare Carl Zeiss Biotar, 75mm f/1.5 lens. This lens is legendary, has a very unique bokeh signature (swirly bokeh), and is not often seen in the M42 mount, especially with the T coating (the precursor to the Zeiss T* coating). It produces unique images, it's very sharp when stopped down to F2 or more (and really quite sharp at f/1.5 too), has a fantastic 10 blade aperture for smooth bokeh at all f-stops.
Condition-wise, it's in perfect functional shape. Glass and optics are in fine shape, no scratches, haze, fungus or other flaws. The front coating has a few rub marks just in the coating, which is to be expected on a 50-yr old lens, and which have NO effect on images at all. There's a few insignificant pieces of dust, but these are part and parcel of the biotar experience, and don't affect image quality.
The lens is made of polished aluminum, thus very reflective, and flash pictures exaggerate every spec of dust or minor surface imperfection on the barrel. It looks much better in person than pics might indicate.
For examples from this type of lens, check out some of the albums here:
http://www.mflenses.com/gallery/main.php?g2_view=keyalbum.KeywordAlbum&g2_keyword=Biotar
Particularly check out the galleries for the later-model 75/1.5 biotar.
I don't really want to part with it, but I find I am not using it as much as I should and it would be better off with someone who will appreciate it more. Originally it came from a member here on MFlenses.org.
I'll include a brand-new M42->EOS adapter if desired. The lens also comes with it's own nice brown leather case, and front and rear caps.
Asking $850. Thanks for looking!
Email me at ed@edsawyer.com for any questions.
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kds315*
Joined: 12 Mar 2008 Posts: 16497 Location: Weinheim, Germany
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Posted: Wed Feb 03, 2010 4:31 pm Post subject: |
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kds315* wrote:
$850 for that later "fat" Biotar lens with front filter ding (which certainly looks as if it won't accept filters
anymore) is a)certainly not "perfectly functional" and b) quite optimistic price-wise to put it mildly.
But I wish you best of success with your sale of course! _________________ Klaus - Admin
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CERCO UV-VIS-NIR f4.1/94mm
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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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EdSawyer
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Posted: Wed Feb 03, 2010 4:49 pm Post subject: |
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EdSawyer wrote:
Hi Klaus
Thanks for the reply, the filter ring does have a minor ding but it definitely still accepts filters. So, perfectly functional is obviously true.
The price is about where they have sold for on Ebay lately, and this one is in better shape than most of the Ebay ones. Plus it has the original case, caps, etc.
Figured I'd offer it here first since it came from here, but if no takers, to ebay it goes.
-Ed |
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F16SUNSHINE
Joined: 20 Aug 2007 Posts: 5486 Location: Left Coast
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Posted: Wed Feb 03, 2010 5:15 pm Post subject: |
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F16SUNSHINE wrote:
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fourmix
Joined: 29 Oct 2009 Posts: 111
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Posted: Wed Feb 03, 2010 6:42 pm Post subject: |
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fourmix wrote:
Possible to buy only the front and rear glass ?
Free bump |
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F16SUNSHINE
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Posted: Wed Feb 03, 2010 6:52 pm Post subject: |
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F16SUNSHINE wrote:
I can confirm that this lens is a great performer also that it does accept filters.
I'm surprised to see you sell it Ed. The M42's are in fact quite difficult to find. _________________ Moderator |
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exaklaus
Joined: 11 Aug 2009 Posts: 1633 Location: Niederrhein, Germany
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Posted: Wed Feb 03, 2010 7:18 pm Post subject: |
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exaklaus wrote:
Uffff, that is pretty expensive for this condition, I think.
Greetings
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EdSawyer
Joined: 06 Oct 2008 Posts: 43
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Posted: Wed Feb 03, 2010 8:51 pm Post subject: |
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EdSawyer wrote:
hi Andy -
It pains me to sell it! Thanks for the confirmation that it takes filters fine. I'd love to keep it but sadly have a few too many bills to pay, and I haven't used it as much as I thought I would. I will miss it surely.
btw, open to offers of course.
Thanks
-Ed |
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F16SUNSHINE
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Posted: Wed Feb 03, 2010 8:54 pm Post subject: |
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F16SUNSHINE wrote:
Surely I understand.
If you end up letting that Zuiko 1.2 go please send me a PM first.
Best of luck.
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EdSawyer
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Posted: Wed Feb 03, 2010 9:01 pm Post subject: will do |
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EdSawyer wrote:
hi Andy -
That's on the keeper list for now, (zuiko), but will definitely give you first dibs on that if I ever decide to part with it.
I may end up keeping this if need be too, it's too nice to just give away. I have other stuff I can part with if need be, some duplicates in OM lenses for example.
thanks
Ed |
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Posted: Thu Feb 04, 2010 11:28 am Post subject: |
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mflex-on wrote:
580 EUR! That is definitely not in the amateur price range. Gulp!
Have luck anyway.
BTW there ended an Click here to see on Ebay auction with a M42-Biotar these days for around 330 EUR. Even if I add pro CLA I am happy with 400 EUR + shipment ... |
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EdSawyer
Joined: 06 Oct 2008 Posts: 43
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Posted: Thu Feb 04, 2010 2:54 pm Post subject: here's another |
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EdSawyer wrote:
And here's one, with haze, (which mine doesn't have), and no indication of T-coating, that ended for 480EU.
360167029585 |
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F16SUNSHINE
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Posted: Thu Feb 04, 2010 3:39 pm Post subject: |
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F16SUNSHINE wrote:
Make offers folks.
Ed has listed the lens for sale not for advise.
I used this Biotar and it is an exceptional performer.
These lenses have become a legend in the last few years.
No doubt the price will continue to rise. _________________ Moderator |
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kds315*
Joined: 12 Mar 2008 Posts: 16497 Location: Weinheim, Germany
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Posted: Fri Feb 05, 2010 12:27 am Post subject: |
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kds315* wrote:
Well, if it does accept filters, ignore my words of above pls!
Still wish you luck with your sale Ed! _________________ 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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EdSawyer
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Posted: Wed Feb 24, 2010 5:05 pm Post subject: bump |
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EdSawyer wrote:
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Still entertaining offers on this... |
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