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Contax Planar 1.4/85 and Canon EF 2/100 Blind test
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PostPosted: Sat Sep 29, 2007 9:50 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
Attila wrote:
I thought this is an important review so I made permanent home for pictures at mflenses.com


OK, when I have time I will remake the test adding also the 40-2.


PostPosted: Sat Sep 29, 2007 9:51 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
?? I think this is 40-2, isn't it?


PostPosted: Sat Sep 29, 2007 9:53 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
No, what I tested is my 1963 Helios-40 !

Not bad, a zero CA lens in 1963, eh? Wink
They still had to invent the word "Apochromatic" that makes lenses value multiply by 10 Wink


PostPosted: Sat Sep 29, 2007 9:56 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
Oh, no I put on images Helios-40-2.. I have to replace again


PostPosted: Fri Oct 12, 2007 11:50 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
katzer wrote:
Orio,
One more question.
The helios 40 ergonimics is .. ehh... spartan.
Heavy, clumsy, thin little focus ring.
How is the planar in comparison?
Thanks,
Erez


Erez,
in my opinion, there's no lens that beats Western Carl Zeiss for mechanics and ergonomics. Not even Leicas.
Mechanically, and for precision of use, they're just the best there is.
And not only in the expensive lenses: try focusing with a (relatively) cheap 2.8/135 or 1.4/50 and you'll immediately feel it.

Having that said, a classy lens like the Helios-40 deserves a little accustoming effort - it will pay you back, and more.

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