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Attila
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Posted: Sun Jul 01, 2012 5:35 pm Post subject: Carl Zeiss Jena Olympic Sonnar 18cm f2.8 1936 Flektoscope |
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Attila wrote:
I have one oh two first was rarest military to Leica. This one is more common but still very rare with flektoscope and silver lens, due I have contax Sony NEX adapter I can try it with digital too. I will make pictures later just I can't be in silent and wait until that _________________ -------------------------------
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Sony NEX-7 Carl Zeiss Planar 85mm f1.4, Minolta MD 35mm f1.8, Konica 135mm f2.5, Minolta MD 50mm f1.2, Minolta MD 250mm f5.6, Carl Zeiss Sonnar 180mm f2.8
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ManualFocus-G
Joined: 29 Dec 2008 Posts: 6624 Location: United Kingdom
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Posted: Sun Jul 01, 2012 6:09 pm Post subject: |
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ManualFocus-G wrote:
Oh that lens sounds awesome! Have you received it yet? It's going to look interesting on the Nex _________________ Graham - Moderator
Shooter of choice: Fujifilm X-T20 with M42, PB and C/Y lenses
See my Flickr photos at http://www.flickr.com/photos/manualfocus-g |
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Attila
Joined: 24 Feb 2007 Posts: 57839 Location: Hungary
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Posted: Sun Jul 01, 2012 6:11 pm Post subject: |
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Attila wrote:
Yes it was local opportunity I did pick it up today already on my desk. Sony NEX not much less size than Contax, perfect much LOL _________________ -------------------------------
Items on sale on Ebay
Sony NEX-7 Carl Zeiss Planar 85mm f1.4, Minolta MD 35mm f1.8, Konica 135mm f2.5, Minolta MD 50mm f1.2, Minolta MD 250mm f5.6, Carl Zeiss Sonnar 180mm f2.8
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iangreenhalgh1
Joined: 18 Mar 2011 Posts: 15685
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Posted: Sun Jul 01, 2012 8:49 pm Post subject: |
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iangreenhalgh1 wrote:
Delighted for you, reflex focussing on NEX will be cool _________________ I don't care who designed it, who made it or what country it comes from - I just enjoy using it! |
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Attila
Joined: 24 Feb 2007 Posts: 57839 Location: Hungary
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Posted: Sun Jul 01, 2012 9:08 pm Post subject: |
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Attila wrote:
iangreenhalgh1 wrote: |
Delighted for you, reflex focussing on NEX will be cool |
Act like a normal lens, I just turn off mirror and focusing like with any lens. Mirror housing was useful for RF it has contax mount but did come with Leica adapter too. _________________ -------------------------------
Items on sale on Ebay
Sony NEX-7 Carl Zeiss Planar 85mm f1.4, Minolta MD 35mm f1.8, Konica 135mm f2.5, Minolta MD 50mm f1.2, Minolta MD 250mm f5.6, Carl Zeiss Sonnar 180mm f2.8
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iangreenhalgh1
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Posted: Sun Jul 01, 2012 9:21 pm Post subject: |
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iangreenhalgh1 wrote:
Aah, I see. Still an extremely cool piece. I am most jealous _________________ I don't care who designed it, who made it or what country it comes from - I just enjoy using it! |
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luisalegria
Joined: 07 Mar 2008 Posts: 6627 Location: San Francisco, USA
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Posted: Sun Jul 01, 2012 9:22 pm Post subject: |
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luisalegria wrote:
That would be an interesting picture for the equipment gallery ! _________________ I like Pentax DSLR's, Exaktas, M42 bodies of all kinds, strange and cheap Japanese lenses, and am dabbling in medium format/Speed Graphic work. |
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Attila
Joined: 24 Feb 2007 Posts: 57839 Location: Hungary
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Posted: Sun Jul 01, 2012 9:28 pm Post subject: |
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Attila wrote:
luisalegria wrote: |
That would be an interesting picture for the equipment gallery ! |
Surely I will do, just I am too busy now _________________ -------------------------------
Items on sale on Ebay
Sony NEX-7 Carl Zeiss Planar 85mm f1.4, Minolta MD 35mm f1.8, Konica 135mm f2.5, Minolta MD 50mm f1.2, Minolta MD 250mm f5.6, Carl Zeiss Sonnar 180mm f2.8
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Attila
Joined: 24 Feb 2007 Posts: 57839 Location: Hungary
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Posted: Mon Jul 02, 2012 3:32 pm Post subject: |
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Attila wrote:
http://forum.mflenses.com/carl-zeiss-jena-flektoscope-1936-olympic-sonnar-18cm-f2-8-t50959.html _________________ -------------------------------
Items on sale on Ebay
Sony NEX-7 Carl Zeiss Planar 85mm f1.4, Minolta MD 35mm f1.8, Konica 135mm f2.5, Minolta MD 50mm f1.2, Minolta MD 250mm f5.6, Carl Zeiss Sonnar 180mm f2.8
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Attila
Joined: 24 Feb 2007 Posts: 57839 Location: Hungary
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Posted: Tue Dec 10, 2013 11:46 pm Post subject: |
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Attila wrote:
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Items on sale on Ebay
Sony NEX-7 Carl Zeiss Planar 85mm f1.4, Minolta MD 35mm f1.8, Konica 135mm f2.5, Minolta MD 50mm f1.2, Minolta MD 250mm f5.6, Carl Zeiss Sonnar 180mm f2.8
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luisalegria
Joined: 07 Mar 2008 Posts: 6627 Location: San Francisco, USA
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Posted: Wed Dec 11, 2013 12:48 am Post subject: |
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luisalegria wrote:
A little haze inside ?
Lovely thing.
I was thinking of a visoflex for a nex, same idea as this.
Maybe too much trouble. _________________ I like Pentax DSLR's, Exaktas, M42 bodies of all kinds, strange and cheap Japanese lenses, and am dabbling in medium format/Speed Graphic work. |
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Attila
Joined: 24 Feb 2007 Posts: 57839 Location: Hungary
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Posted: Wed Dec 11, 2013 2:25 am Post subject: |
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Attila wrote:
I think glass is oxidized, haze right. No much reason to use today, Flektoscope house, rather self item, historical piece. _________________ -------------------------------
Items on sale on Ebay
Sony NEX-7 Carl Zeiss Planar 85mm f1.4, Minolta MD 35mm f1.8, Konica 135mm f2.5, Minolta MD 50mm f1.2, Minolta MD 250mm f5.6, Carl Zeiss Sonnar 180mm f2.8
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davidblue1984
Joined: 29 Dec 2013 Posts: 68
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Posted: Tue Feb 09, 2016 6:02 am Post subject: |
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davidblue1984 wrote:
Does anyone know how to use this lens without the flektoskop?
I looked at this online, and it looks like it was originally part of a 'direct mount' . If the lens block was removed from the flektoskop housing could it be usable? |
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scsambrook
Joined: 29 Mar 2009 Posts: 2167 Location: Glasgow Scotland
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Posted: Tue Feb 09, 2016 9:56 am Post subject: |
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scsambrook wrote:
You would need to have an extension tube of appropriate length (and solidity!) - the lens unit has its own focusing mount. Not something you're likely to find easily on eBay _________________ Stephen
Equipment: Pentax DSLR for casual shooting, Lumix G1 and Fuji XE-1 for playing with old lenses, and Leica M8 because I still like the optical rangefinder system. |
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davidblue1984
Joined: 29 Dec 2013 Posts: 68
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Posted: Tue Feb 09, 2016 7:10 pm Post subject: |
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davidblue1984 wrote:
I'm having trouble figuring out if the original pre war sonnars are of a different diameter. The filter size in mm isn't the same as the rear threaded part I suppose. |
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Attila
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Posted: Wed Feb 10, 2016 3:25 am Post subject: |
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Attila wrote:
Any skilled technician able to make proper tube to any camera I think _________________ -------------------------------
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Sony NEX-7 Carl Zeiss Planar 85mm f1.4, Minolta MD 35mm f1.8, Konica 135mm f2.5, Minolta MD 50mm f1.2, Minolta MD 250mm f5.6, Carl Zeiss Sonnar 180mm f2.8
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scsambrook
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Posted: Wed Feb 10, 2016 8:31 am Post subject: |
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scsambrook wrote:
Attila is right - I'm sure the best way would be to send the lens to a technician of known competency and let him (or her) do the job for you. If the lens is in good condition I'm sure the cost will be worthwhile. _________________ Stephen
Equipment: Pentax DSLR for casual shooting, Lumix G1 and Fuji XE-1 for playing with old lenses, and Leica M8 because I still like the optical rangefinder system. |
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davidblue1984
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Posted: Thu Feb 11, 2016 5:58 am Post subject: |
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davidblue1984 wrote:
Thanks for the help . I most likely will not damage or try to anything to the original flektoskop . Seeing as it's intended for a rangefinder camera It won't see too much action .
I unscrewed the main lens part to measure it and it looks like a simple threaded 77 or 78mm . Does anyone know any people that could construct a 77mm to 42mm type extension ? Any names or companies are welcome
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scsambrook
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Posted: Thu Feb 11, 2016 12:10 pm Post subject: |
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scsambrook wrote:
Just let us know which country you live in and I'm sure the suggestions will come rolling in ! _________________ Stephen
Equipment: Pentax DSLR for casual shooting, Lumix G1 and Fuji XE-1 for playing with old lenses, and Leica M8 because I still like the optical rangefinder system. |
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Attila
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Posted: Thu Feb 11, 2016 4:49 pm Post subject: |
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Attila wrote:
Beautiful piece worth to refurbish properly. _________________ -------------------------------
Items on sale on Ebay
Sony NEX-7 Carl Zeiss Planar 85mm f1.4, Minolta MD 35mm f1.8, Konica 135mm f2.5, Minolta MD 50mm f1.2, Minolta MD 250mm f5.6, Carl Zeiss Sonnar 180mm f2.8
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davidblue1984
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Posted: Thu Feb 11, 2016 8:42 pm Post subject: |
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davidblue1984 wrote:
I live in the United States.
I searched for metal fabricators, and custom metal companies, but no luck yet.
Man I wish Zeiss kept some extra parts lying around from the 1930s!! |
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Attila
Joined: 24 Feb 2007 Posts: 57839 Location: Hungary
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Posted: Thu Feb 11, 2016 9:46 pm Post subject: |
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Attila wrote:
You can send it to Hong Kong or to Hungary to me, both place have excellent skilled specialists, fixing is costly shipping too , but man this lens is rare jewelry, may somebody able to suggest to you in USA. _________________ -------------------------------
Items on sale on Ebay
Sony NEX-7 Carl Zeiss Planar 85mm f1.4, Minolta MD 35mm f1.8, Konica 135mm f2.5, Minolta MD 50mm f1.2, Minolta MD 250mm f5.6, Carl Zeiss Sonnar 180mm f2.8
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davidblue1984
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Posted: Thu Feb 11, 2016 10:16 pm Post subject: |
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davidblue1984 wrote:
Attila wrote: |
You can send it to Hong Kong or to Hungary to me, both place have excellent skilled specialists, fixing is costly shipping too , but man this lens is rare jewelry, may somebody able to suggest to you in USA. |
Well the lens I believe works, It just needs a custom attachment. What would you say a good estimate on what a place would charge for something like that? |
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davidblue1984
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Layer-cake
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Posted: Fri Feb 12, 2016 6:24 am Post subject: |
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Layer-cake wrote:
I normally construct attachments like that from old lens parts, you could pick up a whole bunch of cheap/broken zooms and strip them down till you find something that could work.
The other option would be to start contacting some engineering firms in your area but that threading is very fine and I would rekon it won't be cheap to have something made to spec. |
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