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woodrim
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woodrim wrote:
I don't know that any of them are that good looking. I do understand the gadget thing that causes many of us to value the object as much as, or more than what it produces as a matter of purpose, but I honestly don't care what it looks like. This is one of my favorite five - not much to look at:
I can remember when I thought it was cool to have the biggest (longest) lens possible. I've definitely gotten over that. Now I travel with as few as possible - sometimes only one. I'll be in NYC next week and likely to only have my 35-105 with me. Have I gone off topic?
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Scheimpflug
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Scheimpflug wrote:
What lens is that, Woodrim?
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Attila wrote:
Looks a Vivitar 28mm f1.9 made by Tokina.
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fish4570
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fish4570 wrote:
Har! Off-topic. Off with his head!
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Attila wrote:
Not normal  but 50mm
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fish4570
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fish4570 wrote:
My nominee: Canon rangefinder 50/1.8, chromed brass, focusing tab, smooooooooooooooth:
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3271/2564661083_a128e1d7d9.jpg
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egidio
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egidio wrote:
biotar 58mm?
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Attila
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Yes, automatic Exakta version.
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Minolfan
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Minolfan wrote:
Steinheil Culminar 50mm 2.8 |
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Olivier
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Olivier wrote:
Will Wetzlar Vastar 2.8-50
Its size compared to Aus Jena Tessar 2.8/50 and Helios-44M 2/58 :
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vulko wrote:
Sigma AF 50mm 1.4 EX DG is very nice. Though its an AF lens, I just love that smooth bokeh, great contrast and colors. |
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N
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N wrote:
maybe...
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Lloydy
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Lloydy wrote:
Let's see some love for the humble Helios 44M,
This is a mass produced, cheap and cheerful lens from a factory run under a Communist regime that still to this day looks fresh and modern, in non plastic way, it still looks like a quality lens.
It's also very tactile, it's nicely finished and has a smooth operation, although it does weigh as much as some modern telephoto lenses.
The 44-2 might have the edge optically, any number of lenses are rarer, more exclusive and better performers. But the Helios 44 M did EXACTLY what it was designed to do, and still does it.
It's a design classic.
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Esox lucius
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Esox lucius wrote:
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Yes! This or the Zeiss 50/1.4 Planar T* as ZF/ZS/ZE version with chrome ring |
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blackrubystudio
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blackrubystudio wrote:
| Lloydy wrote: |
Let's see some love for the humble Helios 44M,
This is a mass produced, cheap and cheerful lens from a factory run under a Communist regime that still to this day looks fresh and modern, in non plastic way, it still looks like a quality lens.
It's also very tactile, it's nicely finished and has a smooth operation, although it does weigh as much as some modern telephoto lenses.
The 44-2 might have the edge optically, any number of lenses are rarer, more exclusive and better performers. But the Helios 44 M did EXACTLY what it was designed to do, and still does it.
It's a design classic. |
Exactly my thought. Long live the Helios 44M!
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LucisPictor
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Oh yes, that's a beauty indeed - a modern one.
Another lens, with completely looks that I also like is that one:
CZJ Biotar 2/58
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kansalliskala wrote:
I like J8 because it is so tiny and still powerful.
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no-X wrote:
Tomioka Yashinon 55/1.2
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Mal1905 wrote:
I'm really torn between two lovers in this instance - to my eyes, both are equally beautiful...
Yashica Auto Yashinon 1:1.8 f/5.5cm (M42)
Carl Zeiss Ultron 1:1.8 f/50mm (M42)
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Scheimpflug wrote:
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This is one of my favorite five - not much to look at:
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| What lens is that, Woodrim? |
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| Looks a Vivitar 28mm f1.9 made by Tokina. |
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| Har! Off-topic. Off with his head! |
Woodrim - Better find a teleconverter, and quick!  
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LucisPictor
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LucisPictor wrote:
Oh yes, the Ultron is gorgeous!!
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| Posted: Sat Jun 19, 2010 12:29 pm Post subject: |
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fish4570 wrote:
That black Voigtlander is an ebon beauty ...
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| Posted: Sat Jun 19, 2010 4:08 pm Post subject: The simple Zuiko 50mm f1.8 |
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I looked through my lenses and pondered this question....
The Canon FL 58 is slim, glossy, with the counterpoint of a matte silver preset aperture ring, but the Minolta 58mm has a wonderful chunky form at the front end....
The Contax Zeiss Planar 50mm looks just right in basic black, but the Rolleiflex Zeiss Planar 50mm is the perfect classic with its silver accents...
But on the camera sits a modest Olympus Zuiko 50mm, a masterpiece of elegant miniature design...today it is the winner!
And the Konica and Vivitar macro grumble in the background ...
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| Posted: Sat Jun 19, 2010 5:09 pm Post subject: Re: The simple Zuiko 50mm f1.8 |
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I looked through my lenses and pondered this question....
The Canon FL 58 is slim, glossy, with the counterpoint of a matte silver preset aperture ring, but the Minolta 58mm has a wonderful chunky form at the front end....
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LucisPictor wrote:
Robertro, you've got some nice glass there!
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