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PostPosted: Wed Jan 02, 2019 5:21 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
Meyer Helioplan 40mm 4.5?


PostPosted: Wed Jan 02, 2019 9:12 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
Oldhand wrote:
Hexanon AR 40mm f1.8


I can vouch for that one, too. I like mine very much.


PostPosted: Wed Jan 02, 2019 9:21 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
Yes, Keo is right, the Hexanon AR 1.8/40 is a wonderful lens.
Here is a sample from mine.
Tom


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PostPosted: Thu Jan 03, 2019 2:15 am    Post subject: Reply with quote
Interesting topic!

I have three "classic" suggestions for you:

Asahi 50mm f/1.4 Tak shown for scale.

1) Nikon W-NIkkor-C 3.5 cm f/2.5 RF lens
2) Kodak 44mm f/3.5 Ektar from a Kodak Signet (under $50US including M42 metal body cap and 15mm M42 to E-mount helical)
3) Leitz 35mm f/3.5 Summaron in LTM

Here are pics:




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PostPosted: Thu Jan 03, 2019 2:15 am    Post subject: Reply with quote
Interesting topic!

I have three "classic" suggestions for you:

1) Nikon W-NIkkor-C 3.5 cm f/2.5 RF lens
2) Kodak 44mm f/3.5 Ektar from a Kodak Signet (under $50US including M42 metal body cap and 15mm M42 to E-mount helical)
3) Leitz 35mm f/3.5 Summaron in LTM

Here are pics:




PostPosted: Thu Jan 03, 2019 7:33 am    Post subject: Reply with quote
canon ef 40/2.8 (A7RII)
https://photosp.ru/album/tNG4


PostPosted: Thu Jan 03, 2019 8:57 am    Post subject: Rikenon 35mm 2.8 of a Ricoh FF1 Reply with quote
https://www.dpreview.com/forums/post/59843224

Though too small to handle so I added 3D printed parts for both focusing and aperture, the first functioning as a hood too. Lens is on the exterior similar to the Minox equivalent. Both Tessar optical designs too.


PostPosted: Mon Jan 07, 2019 4:32 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
Abbazz wrote:
There is a nice resource available online that shows the length of many compact lenses (including adapters) when mounted on Sony A7 series cameras: http://antineutrino.net/2016/04/15/smallest-lenses-sony-a7

The 40/1.4 Nokton is indeed a tiny lens, especially considering its fast aperture but, as far as I know, the flattest pancake in Sony FE mount (i.e. including adapter) is the C/V 40/2.8 Heliar. Here it is on my Sony A7II, complete with its lens hood, first in the collapsed position:

Cheers!

Abbazz


Regarding the Heliar, I think it's NOT this one: https://www.ebay.ca/itm/Voigtlander-HELIAR-40mm-f-2-8-VM-Lens-for-VM-E-Close-Focus-Adapter-Excellent/264099058143?hash=item3d7d87d1df:g:gVoAAOSwD-dbp6ox:rk:4:pf:0


PostPosted: Mon Jan 07, 2019 4:33 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
Thanks for all the great suggestions.

Regarding the Nokton 40/1.4, there seem to be 2 versions: SC and MC (I guess single coated and multi coated?). Is there any big difference?


PostPosted: Mon Jan 07, 2019 4:39 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
vanylapep wrote:
Thanks for all the great suggestions.

Regarding the Nokton 40/1.4, there seem to be 2 versions: SC and MC (I guess single coated and multi coated?). Is there any big difference?


I don't think so. Maybe the MC version is slightly better under extreme light conditions. I'm using the MC version with the original LH-6 hood and I'm very happy with it.


PostPosted: Tue Jan 08, 2019 10:28 am    Post subject: Reply with quote
vanylapep wrote:
Abbazz wrote:
There is a nice resource available online that shows the length of many compact lenses (including adapters) when mounted on Sony A7 series cameras: http://antineutrino.net/2016/04/15/smallest-lenses-sony-a7

The 40/1.4 Nokton is indeed a tiny lens, especially considering its fast aperture but, as far as I know, the flattest pancake in Sony FE mount (i.e. including adapter) is the C/V 40/2.8 Heliar. Here it is on my Sony A7II, complete with its lens hood, first in the collapsed position:

Cheers!

Abbazz


Regarding the Heliar, I think it's NOT this one: https://www.ebay.ca/itm/Voigtlander-HELIAR-40mm-f-2-8-VM-Lens-for-VM-E-Close-Focus-Adapter-Excellent/264099058143?hash=item3d7d87d1df:g:gVoAAOSwD-dbp6ox:rk:4:pf:0


Measured my Rikenon 35mm 2.8 without the added ergonomic parts/hood. 25.50 mm from front to camera mount plane (I expect that is what is counted in that list too, not the NEX bayonet flanges incuded). Including adapter and ergonomic parts/hood it weighs 76 gram. You need tiny hands to use it without these parts, at least I can not use it that way. Price; the Ricoh FF1 was part of a present for me, including the first Canonet camera that was also taken apart.


PostPosted: Wed Jan 23, 2019 6:57 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
I like the Nikon 50mm 1.8 E-Series lens. I find it perfect for hiking and indoor shooting--weight in the 175 gram range. BTW, the paintings are courtesy of the Boston Museum of Fine Art.








PostPosted: Thu Jan 24, 2019 1:24 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
Thank you!


PostPosted: Thu Jan 24, 2019 7:36 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
Focusthrow wrote:
I like the Nikon 50mm 1.8 E-Series lens. I find it perfect for hiking and indoor shooting--weight in the 175 gram range. BTW, the paintings are courtesy of the Boston Museum of Fine Art.

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An apology is in order--my above commentary, "BTW, the paintings are courtesy of the Boston Museum of Fine Art," is not clear and probably misleading. I did not mean I took these pics from the great Boston Museum with their permission: rather, the museum granted me permission to photograph (so long as I strictly adhered to their rules) in their splendid galleries. Best, jt
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