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GrahamR
Joined: 01 Feb 2018 Posts: 55
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Posted: Mon Apr 16, 2018 7:33 pm Post subject: Desert Island 50mm |
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GrahamR wrote:
As the topic states ,specifically 1 ,ONE ,UNO, if you could only choose 1 50/55/57MM ,out of all you've ever owned,or had the chance to use,which would it be..if you have a example image you've taken with it please post or and an image of the lens itself. |
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newst
Joined: 21 Oct 2014 Posts: 617 Location: Troy, MI USA
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Posted: Mon Apr 16, 2018 9:13 pm Post subject: |
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newst wrote:
For me there is no question. If required to select only one manual focus 50is lens it would be the Zeiss Ultron 1.8/50. Mine is in M42 mount but it was primarily produced in Ikarex mount.
_________________ Steve
Just an armadillo on the shoulder of the information superhighway. |
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GrahamR
Joined: 01 Feb 2018 Posts: 55
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Posted: Mon Apr 16, 2018 9:52 pm Post subject: |
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GrahamR wrote:
newst wrote: |
For me there is no question. If required to select only one manual focus 50is lens it would be the Zeiss Ultron 1.8/50. Mine is in M42 mount but it was primarily produced in Ikarex mount.
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Is it similar to the Zeiss QBM mount? |
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newst
Joined: 21 Oct 2014 Posts: 617 Location: Troy, MI USA
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Posted: Mon Apr 16, 2018 11:43 pm Post subject: |
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newst wrote:
The first generation of this lens was a Voigtlander Ultron 2.0/50 for the Prominent camera. Then Zeiss bought Voigtlander and had the lens produced as the Zeiss Ultron, 1.8/50, in Ikarex mount for that Zeiss camera, but also in M42. Later, a redesigned Voigtlander Color-Ultron 50mm 1.8 was released, in QBM and M42. This version had a convex front element. All are excellent designs but from what I have read the earlier concave lenses, as they were initially designed by Dr. Tronnier, were considered to be better. _________________ Steve
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iangreenhalgh1
Joined: 18 Mar 2011 Posts: 15685
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Posted: Tue Apr 17, 2018 12:18 am Post subject: |
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iangreenhalgh1 wrote:
This is a question I have thought about before and I simply have never been able to decide, there are a few I really, really love. _________________ 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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Abbazz
Joined: 23 Jun 2007 Posts: 1098 Location: Jakarta
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Posted: Tue Apr 17, 2018 3:10 am Post subject: |
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Abbazz wrote:
I would never take a 50mm as my only lens on a desert island! 40mm would be my focal length...
Cheers!
Abbazz _________________ Il n'y a rien dans le monde qui n'ait son moment decisif, et le chef-d'oeuvre de la bonne conduite est de connaitre et de prendre ce moment. - Cardinal de Retz
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luisalegria
Joined: 07 Mar 2008 Posts: 6627 Location: San Francisco, USA
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Posted: Tue Apr 17, 2018 3:20 am Post subject: |
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luisalegria wrote:
To be practical, we need to test a large number to destruction to figure out which ones could survive the plane crash that will put us on the desert island. First things first. _________________ 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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luisalegria
Joined: 07 Mar 2008 Posts: 6627 Location: San Francisco, USA
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Posted: Tue Apr 17, 2018 3:25 am Post subject: |
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luisalegria wrote:
I suggest the Pentax-M 50/2
Not because its that great, but because these things are as durable as a cockroach, and almost as numerous. A passable lens in the hand is worth three great ones in the lagoon. _________________ 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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sergtum
Joined: 14 Nov 2016 Posts: 735
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Posted: Tue Apr 17, 2018 5:05 am Post subject: |
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sergtum wrote:
it is a difficult task. it has no single decision. perhaps, I would choose Carl Zeiss 50/1.7 C/Y MMJ.
waiting for the winter by Mr TTT, on Flickr |
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tb_a
Joined: 26 Jan 2010 Posts: 3678 Location: Austria
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Posted: Tue Apr 17, 2018 8:58 am Post subject: |
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tb_a wrote:
It greatly depends on the camera (sensor) which is left on the desert island. Maybe it's wiser to take a mechanical film camera (such as my Bessa R2 or any Minolta SRT) instead.
Most probably for my Ricoh APS-C I would pick the Leitz Summicron 50/2 RF lens as it will last some more trouble free decades and delivers irreproachable picture quality. However, for my Sony DSLR FF camera I would take the Minolta AF 50/1.4 instead. Unclear about my Panasonic MFT camera yet. Maybe be the Summicron as well.
Pictures can be seen here: http://forum.mflenses.com/leitz-summicron-50mm-f2-m39-ltm-collapsible-t71104.html _________________ Thomas Bernardy
Manual focus lenses mainly from Minolta, Pentax, Voigtlaender, Leitz, Topcon and from Russia (too many to be listed here). |
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jmkmva
Joined: 25 Nov 2010 Posts: 78 Location: MidAtlantic US
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Posted: Tue Apr 17, 2018 11:54 am Post subject: |
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jmkmva wrote:
There are too many great 50s. Many may have better specifications than my choice. But ...
For reliability, consistency, predictability and ease of focus, I would bring the Nikkor 50mm f2.0 H C. |
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calvin83
Joined: 12 Apr 2009 Posts: 7547 Location: Hong Kong
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Posted: Tue Apr 17, 2018 2:20 pm Post subject: |
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calvin83 wrote:
I will pick a fast one, say F1.2, which is useful when making a fire. _________________ https://lensfever.com/
https://www.instagram.com/_lens_fever/
The best lens is the one you have with you. |
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leemik
Joined: 21 Feb 2011 Posts: 107 Location: Quincy, MA
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Posted: Tue Apr 17, 2018 3:06 pm Post subject: |
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leemik wrote:
Without question... Zeiss 50mm f/1.5 Sonnar-C T* ZM |
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Lloydy
Joined: 02 Sep 2009 Posts: 7776 Location: Ironbridge. UK.
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Posted: Tue Apr 17, 2018 10:10 pm Post subject: |
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Lloydy wrote:
iangreenhalgh1 wrote: |
This is a question I have thought about before and I simply have never been able to decide, there are a few I really, really love. |
c'mon make a choice. _________________ LENSES & CAMERAS FOR SALE.....
I have loads of stuff that I have to get rid of, if you see me commenting about something I have got and you want one, ask me.
My Flickr https://www.flickr.com/photos/mudplugga/
My ipernity -
http://www.ipernity.com/home/294337 |
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Lloydy
Joined: 02 Sep 2009 Posts: 7776 Location: Ironbridge. UK.
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Posted: Tue Apr 17, 2018 10:19 pm Post subject: |
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Lloydy wrote:
MD Rokkor 50 / 1.4 I adore this lens as much as I trust it. But leaving my Planar 50 1.7 would be tough. And how about my favourite oddball - the Petri 55 / 1.7?
I'll stick with the Rokkor.
Minolta XD7. Minolta Rokkor 50 / 1.4 Ilford XP2
_________________ LENSES & CAMERAS FOR SALE.....
I have loads of stuff that I have to get rid of, if you see me commenting about something I have got and you want one, ask me.
My Flickr https://www.flickr.com/photos/mudplugga/
My ipernity -
http://www.ipernity.com/home/294337 |
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jamaeolus
Joined: 19 Mar 2014 Posts: 2913 Location: Eugene
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Posted: Tue Apr 17, 2018 11:23 pm Post subject: |
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jamaeolus wrote:
I'm with newst on this. I have a couple of these in Icarex mount and they are truly stellar. But if I didn't have this the Septon 50mm F2 is awfully nice! _________________ photos are moments frozen in time |
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newst
Joined: 21 Oct 2014 Posts: 617 Location: Troy, MI USA
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Posted: Wed Apr 18, 2018 12:29 am Post subject: |
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newst wrote:
tb_a wrote: |
It greatly depends on the camera (sensor) which is left on the desert island. Maybe it's wiser to take a mechanical film camera (such as my Bessa R2 or any Minolta SRT) instead.
Most probably for my Ricoh APS-C I would pick the Leitz Summicron 50/2 RF lens as it will last some more trouble free decades and delivers irreproachable picture quality. However, for my Sony DSLR FF camera I would take the Minolta AF 50/1.4 instead. Unclear about my Panasonic MFT camera yet. Maybe be the Summicron as well.
Pictures can be seen here: http://forum.mflenses.com/leitz-summicron-50mm-f2-m39-ltm-collapsible-t71104.html |
Ahh, but where will you get the paper and chemicals on this deserted island to process those analog images? Come to think of it, how will one keep the batteries charged for a digital camera? As Yul Brynner said, "It is a puzzlement." _________________ Steve
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luisalegria
Joined: 07 Mar 2008 Posts: 6627 Location: San Francisco, USA
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Posted: Wed Apr 18, 2018 1:33 am Post subject: |
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luisalegria wrote:
USB Solar Chargers, $15-25 from ebay.
Will have to fiddle with adapters and @#$&&# of course.
Much harder will be how to get your pictures off the island. Or off your camera. _________________ 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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tb_a
Joined: 26 Jan 2010 Posts: 3678 Location: Austria
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Posted: Wed Apr 18, 2018 2:50 am Post subject: |
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tb_a wrote:
OK, I'll better take the painting equipment instead. _________________ Thomas Bernardy
Manual focus lenses mainly from Minolta, Pentax, Voigtlaender, Leitz, Topcon and from Russia (too many to be listed here). |
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Abbazz
Joined: 23 Jun 2007 Posts: 1098 Location: Jakarta
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Posted: Wed Apr 18, 2018 3:10 am Post subject: |
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Abbazz wrote:
I think a macro lens would be a nice companion on a desert island. Portraiting bugs and documenting the local flora and fauna could be a nice way of spending your spare time...
Cheers!
Abbazz _________________ Il n'y a rien dans le monde qui n'ait son moment decisif, et le chef-d'oeuvre de la bonne conduite est de connaitre et de prendre ce moment. - Cardinal de Retz
The 6x9 Photography Online Resource:
http://artbig.com/ |
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iangreenhalgh1
Joined: 18 Mar 2011 Posts: 15685
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Posted: Wed Apr 18, 2018 4:14 am Post subject: |
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iangreenhalgh1 wrote:
Lloydy wrote: |
iangreenhalgh1 wrote: |
This is a question I have thought about before and I simply have never been able to decide, there are a few I really, really love. |
c'mon make a choice. |
Fantasy: Kubrick's 0.7/50 Planar
Reality: Nikon Micro-Nikkor 3.5/55 - sharp as hell both closeup and at distance, incredibly well built, I'll chose it over the others for the added macro ability.
Luis makes a good point about durability, in which case a 1960's Nikkor-H 2/50 for everyone, those things will survive a nuclear war! _________________ 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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james
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Posted: Thu Apr 19, 2018 8:22 pm Post subject: |
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james wrote:
Desert Island 50?
Leica 50 Summicron APO. At f/2, nothing else compares. Period |
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Sjak
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Posted: Thu Apr 19, 2018 8:41 pm Post subject: |
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Sjak wrote:
james wrote: |
Desert Island 50?
Leica 50 Summicron APO. At f/2, nothing else compares. Period |
And once on the desert island, we're out of reach of the debt collectors anyway |
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