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CZJ Sonnar 4/300 vs. Pentacon 4/300
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PostPosted: Wed Feb 15, 2012 1:52 pm    Post subject: CZJ Sonnar 4/300 vs. Pentacon 4/300 Reply with quote
I am a bit confused, maybe you people can clarify this to me.

A Pentacon 300 mm f=1:4 exist, built to cover 6x6 of the Pentacon Six. Also avaible with changeable end part for M42 and for Exakta.

But, what is the Carl Zeiss Jena Sonnar 300 mm 1:4?
Do we speak about the same lens? From pictures I would think not.
What format does it cover? Is it for 35 mm or for 6x6 cm?

The 300 mm Sonnar seems rare, price a lot higher than the Pentacon. The Pentacon exist in at least 3 generations, the Sonnar seems to exist only in black and multicoated.

Does anyone have comparison shots?

Greetings,
Eugen


PostPosted: Wed Feb 15, 2012 4:19 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
They are different lenses and will work on medium format OR M42 depending on whether an M42 mount is used. I have both, but haven't tried lugging both of these beasts out for a walk yet Laughing


PostPosted: Wed Feb 15, 2012 5:13 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
Oldest 'Olympic' Sonnar around 1950-60

http://www.mflenses.com/gallery/v/german/zeiss/sonnar/olympic_sonnar_300mm/?
Zebra sonnar
http://www.mflenses.com/gallery/v/german/zeiss/sonnar/sonnar_300mm_f4_zebra/?
Latest MC
http://www.mflenses.com/gallery/v/german/zeiss/sonnar/300mm_f4/?

All made for Pentacon SIX, PRAKTI SIX cover 6x6 format adapter available almost any 35mm systems
factory adapters made for Exakta and M42.

Latest Prakticar 300mm for Praktica B

http://www.pbase.com/kkawakami/prakticar_300mm_f40


Meyer Telemegor 300mm
http://www.mflenses.com/gallery/v/german/meyer/meyer_telemegor_300mm_f4_5/?

Pentacon 300mm

http://www.mflenses.com/gallery/v/german/pentacon/pentacon_300/?

From all my worst experince was my Zebra Sonnar 300mm bulky , heavy with weak IQ.


PostPosted: Wed Feb 15, 2012 8:40 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
The pentacon is a very good lens for the prices it usually fetches. Just be aware that it's very heavy. Most people will use a Tripod rather than handhold it.

I wouldn't part with mine at any price, but I love big lenses, and seem to have fewer problems with shake than most people.


PostPosted: Wed Feb 15, 2012 8:56 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
I like the 300mm Tair if you're after a 300mm lens? Big ol' lump it is too, and only a triplet!
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