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Japanese (not UK) made Lumax 135mm f/3.5
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PostPosted: Fri May 24, 2013 4:13 pm    Post subject: Japanese (not UK) made Lumax 135mm f/3.5 Reply with quote
I always thought that Lumax is a UK brand. Do n't know why this M42 vintage Lumax is marked Made in Japan? Who cares as long as it takes good pictures!
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PostPosted: Sat May 25, 2013 12:08 am    Post subject: Reply with quote
It looks as if the lens is just rebranded, is it a T-mount or a L39 like the original Lumax lenses? I have a similar looking lens but without the 'zebra' stripes. The preset design looks like 1960's.

The photos are nice and sharp, but the contrast is a little flat


PostPosted: Sat May 25, 2013 12:31 am    Post subject: Reply with quote
1960's Sankor (Sankyo)

These were sold under lots of importers brands, Lumax seems to have been licensed by a UK importer after the British manufacturer folded.

I recall some mention of that.

I don't recall any contrast problems with these in other cases, based on results from quite a few members over the years this little lens is quite a fine performer. Lighting and contrast settings on the camera are probably responsible for variations in results.


PostPosted: Sat May 25, 2013 3:34 am    Post subject: Reply with quote
philslizzy wrote:
It looks as if the lens is just rebranded, is it a T-mount or a L39 like the original Lumax lenses? I have a similar looking lens but without the 'zebra' stripes. The preset design looks like 1960's.

The photos are nice and sharp, but the contrast is a little flat


Yes, it's a T-mount lens. I agree that the contrast is a bit flat. But the results are still quite nice! Smile


PostPosted: Sat May 25, 2013 3:36 am    Post subject: Reply with quote
luisalegria wrote:
1960's Sankor (Sankyo)

These were sold under lots of importers brands, Lumax seems to have been licensed by a UK importer after the British manufacturer folded.

I recall some mention of that.

I don't recall any contrast problems with these in other cases, based on results from quite a few members over the years this little lens is quite a fine performer. Lighting and contrast settings on the camera are probably responsible for variations in results.


Thanks for the advice. I will try different settings in the future to squeeze more out of it! Smile


PostPosted: Sat May 25, 2013 8:46 am    Post subject: Reply with quote
Images look super sharp to me.

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PostPosted: Sat May 25, 2013 12:55 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
I have one of these Sankor-made 135mm lenses too (the came in f2.8, f3.2, and f3.5). As to the contrast, it is only single coated, so using a good hood will help quite a bit with contrast.


PostPosted: Sat May 25, 2013 1:57 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
parabellumfoto wrote:
Images look super sharp to me.

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Thanks for viewing! Smile


PostPosted: Sat May 25, 2013 1:59 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
MacTak wrote:
I have one of these Sankor-made 135mm lenses too (the came in f2.8, f3.2, and f3.5). As to the contrast, it is only single coated, so using a good hood will help quite a bit with contrast.


I used a 3-inch hood when taking those pictures. I may need to use a longer hood next time. Smile
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