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What is the most beautiful 50-58mm normal lens?
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PostPosted: Sat Jun 19, 2010 7:35 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

N wrote:
maybe...



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


PostPosted: Sat Jun 19, 2010 7:43 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

I like J8 because it is so tiny and still powerful.



PostPosted: Sat Jun 19, 2010 7:45 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Tomioka Yashinon 55/1.2


PostPosted: Sat Jun 19, 2010 8:02 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

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)






PostPosted: Sat Jun 19, 2010 8:21 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

woodrim wrote:
This is one of my favorite five - not much to look at:

Scheimpflug wrote:
What lens is that, Woodrim?

Attila wrote:
Looks a Vivitar 28mm f1.9 made by Tokina.

fish4570 wrote:
Har! Off-topic. Off with his head!


Woodrim - Better find a teleconverter, and quick! Shocked Laughing


PostPosted: Sat Jun 19, 2010 8:23 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Oh yes, the Ultron is gorgeous!!


PostPosted: Sat Jun 19, 2010 12:29 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

That black Voigtlander is an ebon beauty ...


PostPosted: Sat Jun 19, 2010 4:08 pm    Post subject: The simple Zuiko 50mm f1.8 Reply with quote

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 ...



Smile


PostPosted: Sat Jun 19, 2010 5:09 pm    Post subject: Re: The simple Zuiko 50mm f1.8 Reply with quote

robertro wrote:
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....





that rokkor is also drooling material Razz


PostPosted: Sat Jun 19, 2010 5:22 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Robertro, you've got some nice glass there!


PostPosted: Sat Jun 19, 2010 6:32 pm    Post subject: too many MF lenses! Reply with quote

Don't tell my wife! 'Shocked' Must reduce!


LucisPictor wrote:
Robertro, you've got some nice glass there!


PostPosted: Sat Jun 19, 2010 9:00 pm    Post subject: helios Reply with quote

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.


couldn't agree more. I just don't understand why its so cheaply available and ranks so low in collections.


PostPosted: Sat Jun 19, 2010 10:04 pm    Post subject: Re: helios Reply with quote

luke cern 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.


couldn't agree more. I just don't understand why its so cheaply available and ranks so low in collections.


Because there are so many of them about, I know where three are at the moment, all cheap and in decent condition. But I have two already!


PostPosted: Sat Jun 19, 2010 11:47 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

More so perhaps than the body, the concave front element of the Carl Zeiss Ultron 50/1.8 makes it, somehow, really beautiful Smile



PostPosted: Sun Jun 20, 2010 2:59 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

I am generally a fan of the look of fast, short teles - but there are a few 50's that give the 'block of glass' impression. If I had a Canon 50/0.95 yet, I'd definitely consider it, but perhaps even more unique to me is the Minolta 58/1.2 Rokkor with a preference for the earlier knurled metal grip.



These two beaut's were restored and converted for use on A-mount by a fellow named Shao Zhang, I was lucky enough to have the opportunity to purchase one for a very fair price and have used the 58 extensively since for it's bokeh, optical quality, general low light performance and superficially, the look and smooth glide of the wide focus grip.

K


PostPosted: Sun Jun 20, 2010 3:11 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

SMC Tak 50 1.4. To bad it doesn't so infinity any more since going to 5D MKII. Sad


PostPosted: Tue Jun 22, 2010 1:03 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

my instinct says S-M-C Takumar 1.4/50, for me THE 'archetype' of a lens Smile
but how about the Auto Takumar f2/50mm?



PostPosted: Tue Jun 22, 2010 4:43 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Loving the chrome ring and matte black finish on the Mamiya-Sekor 2/50 Smile



PostPosted: Tue Jun 22, 2010 4:50 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

The Primoplan 58mm f/1.9 is a classic beauty in alu finish and subtle red details:



PostPosted: Tue Jun 22, 2010 4:52 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

rawhead wrote:
More so perhaps than the body, the concave front element of the Carl Zeiss Ultron 50/1.8 makes it, somehow, really beautiful :-)


Agreed, although I don't have this lens. =)


PostPosted: Tue Jun 22, 2010 5:34 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

That Primoplan IS a gorgeous girl ...


PostPosted: Tue Jun 22, 2010 6:57 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

My most beautifull 50mm is the Tak 50mm f/1.4.


PostPosted: Tue Jun 22, 2010 7:19 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

How about Opton Planar 2/50 for Contarex?











Veijo


PostPosted: Tue Jun 22, 2010 8:56 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

What magnicient complexions - if not figures - some of these girls have ...


PostPosted: Tue Jun 22, 2010 9:05 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Arkku wrote:
The Primoplan 58mm f/1.9 is a classic beauty in alu finish and subtle red details:



I must agree, this one is a beauty...