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luisalegria
Joined: 07 Mar 2008
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Location: San Francisco, USA
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 Posted: Sun Jul 27, 2008 5:40 am Post subject: Zeiss Biotar 75/1.5 - Going outside ! |
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I made my new Exakta->PK adapter with the Zeiss Biotar in mind. With a secure adapter this hefty lens can be taken "on the road", along with the Meyer Telemegor.
I disasssembled the helical (very easy on the Biotar) and adjusted it to achieve infinity on the PK adapter. This works like a charm.
So, how was this poor dirty, scratched, hazed Biotar ?
I must say I am now a convert to the cult of Zeiss. This thing has got to be the best lens I own, with no exceptions. I repent of all the thoughts I had about all you guys being a bit eccentric on the Zeiss thing. I have seen the light !
The bird - actually the figurehead of the US Coast Guard Ship "Eagle"
crop -
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sichko
Joined: 20 Jun 2008
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Location: South West UK
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| Posted: Sun Jul 27, 2008 5:45 am Post subject: |
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Wonderful pictures. I can see why you are a convert.
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poilu
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Location: Greece
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| Posted: Sun Jul 27, 2008 6:31 am Post subject: |
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| Luis wrote: | | I must say I am now a convert to the cult of Zeiss. |
congrats & welcome to the big family 
this biotar is one of the best Zeiss and I hope to get one someday
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Fotal
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Location: Sweden
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| Posted: Sun Jul 27, 2008 7:54 am Post subject: |
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oh I'm saving, I'm saving my money bad 
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LucisPictor
Joined: 26 Feb 2007
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Location: Oberhessen, Germany / Maidstone ('95-'96)
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| Posted: Sun Jul 27, 2008 8:44 am Post subject: |
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This Biotar 1.5/75 has the reputation of being one of the best lenses ever made.
And you shots seem to prove it.
(I am still mad about me sometimes, because I once had the chance to buy such a lens, professionally, by Zeiss, converted to M42, for €300,- from one of my favourite sellers. And I did not take it!  )
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Attila
Joined: 24 Feb 2007
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| Posted: Sun Jul 27, 2008 10:33 am Post subject: |
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Welcome in the Club of Zeiss owners  Beautiful samples, this poor lens landed in right hands! I am very happy now!
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peterqd
Joined: 28 Feb 2007
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Location: High Wycombe, UK
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| Posted: Sun Jul 27, 2008 10:43 am Post subject: |
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| Attila wrote: | | Welcome in the Club of Zeiss owners Beautiful samples, this poor lens landed in right hands! I am very happy now! |
Me too. This lens knocks spots off some of the newer lenses with fancy names. I love the hat! 
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bawang
Joined: 26 Mar 2008
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Location: Indiana, USA
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| Posted: Sun Jul 27, 2008 10:52 am Post subject: |
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| Quote: | | I must say I am now a convert to the cult of Zeiss. |
I guess someone is not selling his lens now Congratulation on keeping the lens. Looking forward to more pics.
Like you, I am now a Zeiss fan too; started with the Takumars, than various other makes, now it's the Zeiss.
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Attila
Joined: 24 Feb 2007
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Location: Budapest,Hungary
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| Posted: Sun Jul 27, 2008 10:54 am Post subject: |
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The end always Zeiss, Olympus , Leica...
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Pancolar 1.4/55mm,1.8/50mm,1.8/80mm,Tessar 2.8/50mm,Biotar 2/58mm,1.5/75mm,1.5/7,5cm
Carl Zeiss: Sonnar 2.8/135,2.8/180mm,Tessar 4/135mm
Nikon:2.8/20mm, 2.8/28mm,1.4/35mm,1.4/50mm,2/50mm,1.8/85mm,2/85mm,2.8/135mm
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Helios: Helios-40 1.5/8,5cm,Helios-44-1 2/58mm,Helios-44-2 2/58mm
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bob955i
Joined: 15 Apr 2007
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| Posted: Sun Jul 27, 2008 2:14 pm Post subject: |
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And to think you were going to sell this lens Luis.... 
See.... |
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koji
Joined: 21 Jul 2008
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Schnauzer
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| Posted: Sun Jul 27, 2008 3:13 pm Post subject: |
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Excellent. Love the colors.
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huhging
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Location: New York
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| Posted: Wed Jul 30, 2008 12:58 pm Post subject: |
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I really like that first shot....
How do I look for this lens?
I want one..
Seriously... |
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Fotal
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Attila
Joined: 24 Feb 2007
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Location: Budapest,Hungary
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| Posted: Wed Jul 30, 2008 6:41 pm Post subject: |
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First one is most rare and most expensive pre-war lens, quality is less than others.
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35mm SLRKonica FM,Konica FP,Konica FT-1,Konica FC-1,Konica TC4,Nikon FA,Exakta VarexIIa,Fujica ST801
Carl Zeiss Jena:Flektogon 2.8/20mm,4/25mm,2.4/35,2.8/65mm,4.5/4cm Tessar, 8/500mm Fernobjektiv
Pancolar 1.4/55mm,1.8/50mm,1.8/80mm,Tessar 2.8/50mm,Biotar 2/58mm,1.5/75mm,1.5/7,5cm
Carl Zeiss: Sonnar 2.8/135,2.8/180mm,Tessar 4/135mm
Nikon:2.8/20mm, 2.8/28mm,1.4/35mm,1.4/50mm,2/50mm,1.8/85mm,2/85mm,2.8/135mm
Pentax: Pentax 1.2/50mm,1.8/85mm,4/200mm
Helios: Helios-40 1.5/8,5cm,Helios-44-1 2/58mm,Helios-44-2 2/58mm
Olympus OM: 3.5/18mm,3.5/21mm,3.5/55mm macro,2/90mm macro,35-70mm
Meyer: 4.5/35mm Primagon,Primoplan 1.9/58mm,1.9/75mm,2.8/100mm,Orestegor 2.8/135mm,4.5/40 Helioplan
Leica: 4/100 Macro
Konica:21mm f4, 28mm f3.5,35mm f2.8,50mm f1.4,57mm f1.2,85mm f1.8,100mm f2.8,135mm f3.5,135mm f3.2,200mm f3.5,4/300mm,40cm f4.5
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