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Lightshow
Joined: 04 Nov 2011 Posts: 3669 Location: Calgary
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Posted: Mon Feb 17, 2014 5:44 am Post subject: Topcor RE 85/1.8 |
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Lightshow wrote:
Is anyone here using the Topcor RE 85/1.8?
I did a search and nothing came up, I just bought one, and I'll have to wait a week or two for delivery.
Then I'll have to find time to use it, it should be fun on my A7r. _________________ A Manual Focus Junky...
One photographers junk lens is an artists favorite tool.
My lens list
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calvin83
Joined: 12 Apr 2009 Posts: 7554 Location: Hong Kong
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Posted: Mon Feb 17, 2014 6:02 am Post subject: Re: Topcor RE 85/1.8 |
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calvin83 wrote:
Lightshow wrote: |
Is anyone here using the Topcor RE 85/1.8?
I did a search and nothing came up, I just bought one, and I'll have to wait a week or two for delivery.
Then I'll have to find time to use it, it should be fun on my A7r. |
Congrats! It is said the production number of this is less a thousand within the last few months. I bought one with the original hood too and I lent it to my friend for testing. He said it is sharp from wide open but he do not have chance to tried it in the bad weather. You would be disappointed with its quality. _________________ https://lensfever.com/
https://www.instagram.com/_lens_fever/
The best lens is the one you have with you. |
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Lightshow
Joined: 04 Nov 2011 Posts: 3669 Location: Calgary
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Posted: Mon Feb 17, 2014 6:50 am Post subject: |
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Lightshow wrote:
If it's anything like my 58's it will be amazing.
I've also heard the ~1000 produced figure, I don't know how true that is.
My Topcor lineup is almost complete, in RE black I have:
28/2.8, 35/2.8, 58/1.4, 85/1.8, 100/2.8, & The R 135/3.5 Preset.
In silver I have the 58/1.8.
I'd still like to get a 200 & 300/2.8
Then there is the Topcor 35-2.8 in LTM that is calling me. _________________ A Manual Focus Junky...
One photographers junk lens is an artists favorite tool.
My lens list
http://www.flickr.com/photos/lightshow-photography/ |
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exaklaus
Joined: 11 Aug 2009 Posts: 1633 Location: Niederrhein, Germany
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Posted: Mon Feb 17, 2014 7:04 am Post subject: |
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exaklaus wrote:
Rare one! Congratulations!
Klaus _________________ my Ebay auctions
Canon 5D II,
Fuji GW690III, Fuji G617, Fujifilm X-E1
Bessaflex TM
Tachihara 4"x5"
Summilux-R 1:1,4/50
Canon FD 85mm 1:1,2
Color-Heliar 75mm F2.5 SL
www.autoselbstfotografie.de
www.classic-cameras-and-lenses.de |
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Fabian
Joined: 04 Dec 2011 Posts: 254
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Posted: Mon Feb 17, 2014 10:22 am Post subject: |
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Fabian wrote:
Where did you dig one up and how much did it cost you? |
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kds315*
Joined: 12 Mar 2008 Posts: 16544 Location: Weinheim, Germany
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Posted: Mon Feb 17, 2014 12:27 pm Post subject: |
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kds315* wrote:
Congrats, a rare catch indeed!! _________________ 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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kuuan
Joined: 14 Jan 2008 Posts: 4573 Location: right now: Austria
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Posted: Mon Feb 17, 2014 12:37 pm Post subject: |
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kuuan wrote:
Lightshow wrote: |
If it's anything like my 58's it will be amazing.
I've also heard the ~1000 produced figure, I don't know how true that is.
My Topcor lineup is almost complete, in RE black I have:
28/2.8, 35/2.8, 58/1.4, 85/1.8, 100/2.8, & The R 135/3.5 Preset.
In silver I have the 58/1.8.
I'd still like to get a 200 & 300/2.8
Then there is the Topcor 35-2.8 in LTM that is calling me. |
congrats on your rare 85mm and your complete collection!
the LTM f2/5cm is not calling you? it must have a sore throat.. _________________ my photos on flickr: https://www.flickr.com/photos/kuuan/collections |
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calvin83
Joined: 12 Apr 2009 Posts: 7554 Location: Hong Kong
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Posted: Mon Feb 17, 2014 1:05 pm Post subject: |
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calvin83 wrote:
Lightshow wrote: |
If it's anything like my 58's it will be amazing.
I've also heard the ~1000 produced figure, I don't know how true that is.
My Topcor lineup is almost complete, in RE black I have:
28/2.8, 35/2.8, 58/1.4, 85/1.8, 100/2.8, & The R 135/3.5 Preset.
In silver I have the 58/1.8.
I'd still like to get a 200 & 300/2.8
Then there is the Topcor 35-2.8 in LTM that is calling me. |
You will know it quality when it arrives. All the known copies of Topcon 85 has serial of 13300xxx.
Topcon is the only Japanese brand I will keep more than two lenses(I have seven till now).
The LTM Simlar 50/1.5 is calling you. _________________ https://lensfever.com/
https://www.instagram.com/_lens_fever/
The best lens is the one you have with you. |
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Lightshow
Joined: 04 Nov 2011 Posts: 3669 Location: Calgary
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Posted: Mon Feb 17, 2014 7:59 pm Post subject: |
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Lightshow wrote:
Thanks everyone, I will for sure be posting my thoughts and pictures about it after we spend some time together.
calvin83 wrote: |
Lightshow wrote: |
If it's anything like my 58's it will be amazing.
I've also heard the ~1000 produced figure, I don't know how true that is.
My Topcor lineup is almost complete, in RE black I have:
28/2.8, 35/2.8, 58/1.4, 85/1.8, 100/2.8, & The R 135/3.5 Preset.
In silver I have the 58/1.8.
I'd still like to get a 200 & 300/2.8
Then there is the Topcor 35-2.8 in LTM that is calling me. |
You will know it quality when it arrives. All the known copies of Topcon 85 has serial of 13300xxx.
Topcon is the only Japanese brand I will keep more than two lenses(I have seven till now).
The LTM Simlar 50/1.5 is calling you. |
Mine is also in that Serial # range.
kuuan wrote: |
congrats on your rare 85mm and your complete collection!
the LTM f2/5cm is not calling you? it must have a sore throat.. |
I already have the Topcor-S 50/2 LTM, it's a great lens, so I wouldn't mind the 50/1.5 but the 35 is much more rare, I also want the Canon 50/1.5.
The only thing that bugs me about RF glass is the long MFD, so a Nikkor 50/1.4 is also on the list.
Fabian wrote: |
Where did you dig one up and how much did it cost you? |
I have not seen one for sale for a year, and I missed out on that one and kicked myself for missing it, it was an eBay auction and went for under $1000, I paid more for mine sadly, it took 3-4 days to convince myself, I just don't know if or when I'll see another, so pulled the trigger. _________________ A Manual Focus Junky...
One photographers junk lens is an artists favorite tool.
My lens list
http://www.flickr.com/photos/lightshow-photography/ |
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vanylapep
Joined: 03 Jan 2014 Posts: 312
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Posted: Mon Feb 17, 2014 8:20 pm Post subject: |
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vanylapep wrote:
Do you have a photo of your lens? Is it black or silver? |
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Lightshow
Joined: 04 Nov 2011 Posts: 3669 Location: Calgary
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Posted: Mon Feb 17, 2014 8:50 pm Post subject: |
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Lightshow wrote:
vanylapep wrote: |
Do you have a photo of your lens? Is it black or silver? |
Just the sellers picture, it's black.
_________________ A Manual Focus Junky...
One photographers junk lens is an artists favorite tool.
My lens list
http://www.flickr.com/photos/lightshow-photography/ |
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vanylapep
Joined: 03 Jan 2014 Posts: 312
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Posted: Mon Feb 17, 2014 9:43 pm Post subject: |
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vanylapep wrote:
Is it Topcon or Topcor? |
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Attila
Joined: 24 Feb 2007 Posts: 57849 Location: Hungary
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Posted: Mon Feb 17, 2014 9:50 pm Post subject: |
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Attila wrote:
Jackpot probably, congrats!!! Look forward your shoots! _________________ -------------------------------
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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kds315*
Joined: 12 Mar 2008 Posts: 16544 Location: Weinheim, Germany
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Posted: Mon Feb 17, 2014 9:59 pm Post subject: |
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kds315* wrote:
vanylapep wrote: |
Is it Topcon or Topcor? |
Company name: TOPCON
Lens name: TOPCOR _________________ 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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memetph
Joined: 01 Dec 2013 Posts: 942 Location: Poland
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Posted: Mon Feb 17, 2014 10:05 pm Post subject: |
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memetph wrote:
i remember those cameras . They were built like tanks. Do you find adapters for modern cameras? |
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frenched
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Posted: Mon Feb 17, 2014 10:39 pm Post subject: Re: Topcor RE 85/1.8 |
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frenched wrote:
Lightshow wrote: |
Then I'll have to find time to use it, it should be fun on my A7r. |
Don't find time, *make* time.
Some shots would be most appreciated. |
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Lightshow
Joined: 04 Nov 2011 Posts: 3669 Location: Calgary
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Posted: Mon Feb 17, 2014 10:40 pm Post subject: |
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Lightshow wrote:
kds315* wrote: |
vanylapep wrote: |
Is it Topcon or Topcor? |
Company name: TOPCON
Lens name: TOPCOR |
Nikon - Nikkor
Olympus - Zuiko
Topcon - Topcor _________________ A Manual Focus Junky...
One photographers junk lens is an artists favorite tool.
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Rawit
Joined: 23 Nov 2012 Posts: 39
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Posted: Mon Feb 17, 2014 10:48 pm Post subject: |
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Rawit wrote:
Topcon used Exakta mount if I'm not mistaken. _________________ My manual focus lenses: Konica Hexanon 24mm / F2.8 | Vivitar 28mm Close Focus / F2.0 | Konica Hexanon 35mm / F2.0 | Konica Hexanon 50mm / F1.4 | Konica Hexanon 85mm / F1.8 | Konica Hexanon 100mm / F2.8 | Konica Hexanon 135mm / F2.5 |
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Lightshow
Joined: 04 Nov 2011 Posts: 3669 Location: Calgary
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Posted: Mon Feb 17, 2014 11:28 pm Post subject: |
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Lightshow wrote:
memetph wrote: |
i remember those cameras . They were built like tanks. Do you find adapters for modern cameras? |
There are mount kits to swap them to M42
And there are adapters available from EF and just about any new mirror less camera mount.
They were built like tanks, which is why the US Navy used them, but to me their optics are of a very high quality and precision that many optics companies struggle to achieve, like being able to get sharpness wide open that others can only get when stopped down.
I really wish they still produced camera lenses, I wonder if there camera division would have survived if they moved to a different mount from Exakta. _________________ A Manual Focus Junky...
One photographers junk lens is an artists favorite tool.
My lens list
http://www.flickr.com/photos/lightshow-photography/ |
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Phenix jc
Joined: 19 Dec 2009 Posts: 398 Location: France
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Posted: Mon Feb 17, 2014 11:48 pm Post subject: |
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Phenix jc wrote:
Lightshow wrote: |
And there are adapters available from EF and just about any new mirror less camera mount.
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Still no direct adapters for Sony E Mount ?
I mean, Topcon RE, not Exakta of course.
Congrats for this rarity ! _________________ "Plonger les choses dans la lumière, c'est les plonger dans l'infini" Léonard De Vinci
f/1.2 club Zuiko : 50/1.2, 55/1.2 Rokkor : 50/1.2, 58/1.2 Nikkor : 50/1.2, 55/1.2 Third Party : Porst(Fujinon-X) 50/1.2, Porst 55/1.2 Canon : S 50/1.2, nFD 50/1.2, FL 55/1.2, R 58/1.2, nFD 85/1.2 Hexanon : 57/1.2 Nokton : 50/1.1 |
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calvin83
Joined: 12 Apr 2009 Posts: 7554 Location: Hong Kong
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Posted: Mon Feb 17, 2014 11:53 pm Post subject: |
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calvin83 wrote:
Phenix jc wrote: |
Lightshow wrote: |
And there are adapters available from EF and just about any new mirror less camera mount.
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Still no direct adapters for Sony E Mount ?
I mean, Topcon RE, not Exakta of course.
Congrats for this rarity ! |
You can use the Topcon RE lens on the Exakta -> E mount adapter. _________________ https://lensfever.com/
https://www.instagram.com/_lens_fever/
The best lens is the one you have with you. |
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Lightshow
Joined: 04 Nov 2011 Posts: 3669 Location: Calgary
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Posted: Tue Feb 18, 2014 12:45 am Post subject: |
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Lightshow wrote:
Phenix jc wrote: |
Lightshow wrote: |
And there are adapters available from EF and just about any new mirror less camera mount.
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Still no direct adapters for Sony E Mount ?
I mean, Topcon RE, not Exakta of course.
Congrats for this rarity ! |
Topcon uses a modified Exakta mount for their RE line(aperture setting communication & auto iris), the older Topcon R is nearly identical to Exakta, the RE lenses do not fit on the older Topcon R bodies, I've tried.
I'm currently using a cheap Exakta to E-mount adapter for my R & RE Topcor's. _________________ A Manual Focus Junky...
One photographers junk lens is an artists favorite tool.
My lens list
http://www.flickr.com/photos/lightshow-photography/ |
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Billou
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Posted: Tue Feb 18, 2014 8:45 am Post subject: |
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Billou wrote:
Can't wait to see the pictures, this lens is pretty rare. |
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Lightshow
Joined: 04 Nov 2011 Posts: 3669 Location: Calgary
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Posted: Tue Feb 18, 2014 6:04 pm Post subject: |
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Lightshow wrote:
Billou wrote: |
Can't wait to see the pictures, this lens is pretty rare. |
I ant wait to hold it in my hands, I've wanted it for a long time, but never had the money available when I've seen it for sale, this time I did. _________________ A Manual Focus Junky...
One photographers junk lens is an artists favorite tool.
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http://www.flickr.com/photos/lightshow-photography/ |
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Max78
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Posted: Thu Feb 20, 2014 6:06 pm Post subject: |
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Max78 wrote:
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All the known copies of Topcon 85 has serial of 13300xxx.
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I also have one, but the serial is 133011xx, so it seems to be more than 1000 pieces produced
Some family pics, always 5DII, wide open:
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