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Kathmandu
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 Posted: Thu May 26, 2011 2:06 am Post subject: Meyer-Optik Gorlitz Primotar 1:3.5 /135 |
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Kathmandu wrote:
This lens just arrived-an ebay purchase. I had seen mixed reviews on this lens,so I had to have one @ the right price. This is a Praktina mount lens.
I'd like to adapt it,eventually and use it of course ~the coating seems intact-the aperture blades (15 blades)are dry and move very well.The focus ring moves smoothly also. The Praktina mount is held by three screws and comes off easily-I should be able to adapt it to M42.
I would be happy to hear of any experiences.
Thanks
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iangreenhalgh1
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| Posted: Thu May 26, 2011 4:12 am Post subject: |
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iangreenhalgh1 wrote:
I have a black bodied version ix Exakta mount I converted to EOS mount.
Nice lens, good, vivid colours, nice contrast, lovely bokeh with some of the circularity of the Trioplan, tyoical Meyer lens...
However, what spoils it is the lack of sharpness, no matter the aperture it's never really sharp, so if you can live with a slight lack of sharpness, you will enjoy the lens as it has a lot of character imho, good for portraits...
Some shots from my version:
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iangreenhalgh1
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| Posted: Thu May 26, 2011 4:17 am Post subject: |
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iangreenhalgh1 wrote:
On, BTW, mine doesn't have the red V so maybe yours will be higher quality and sharper?
What does the red V actually denote?
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Kathmandu
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| Posted: Thu May 26, 2011 4:26 am Post subject: |
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Kathmandu wrote:
Thanks for sharing pictures and info. thats very nice of you Ian-seems to produce a nice tone and I am a big fan of the Meyer bokeh.
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RioRico
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RioRico wrote:
Just a suggestion: With lenses that aren't really sharp, I try to shoot subjects where content is more important than sharpness, such as people in motion or in repose. This Primotar might be best on a busy beach or park or street. Or for images that will be posterized or otherwise heavily processed.
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Kathmandu
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| Posted: Thu May 26, 2011 6:58 pm Post subject: |
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Kathmandu wrote:
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| Just a suggestion: With lenses that aren't really sharp, I try to shoot subjects where content is more important than sharpness, such as people in motion or in repose. This Primotar might be best on a busy beach or park or street. Or for images that will be posterized or otherwise heavily processed. |
Thats an excellent suggestion thanks. I hear they are great on B&W film too.
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nixland
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| Posted: Thu Sep 29, 2011 8:51 am Post subject: |
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nixland wrote:
Hi Guys,
What is the difference between the silver version and the black one?
I am looking for this lens for it's bokeh ring  I already got the Trioplan and want to add it to my 135mm lens.
Thanks.
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Carl Zeiss Jena: Biotar 58/2 1Q, DDR Pancolar 80/1.8 MC, Biotar 75/1.5, Biotar 10cm/2, DDR Sonnar 135/3.5 MC
Carl Zeiss C/Y: Planar 50/1.4 T*, Planar 85/1.4 T*, Planar 100/2 T*, Sonnar 135/2.8 T*
Leica: Summicron-R 35/2 v1, Summicron-R 50/2, Summilux-R 80/1.4, Summicron-R 90/2
Pentax: A 50/1.2
Minolta: Rokkor MC 58/1.2, Rokkor MC 85/1.7, Rokkor MC 100/2, MD 200/2.8
Olympus: Zuiko MC Auto-W 21/2, Zuiko 50/1.2, Zuiko MC Auto-T 85/2, Zuiko Auto-T 100/2
Nikon: Nikkor 28/2.8 Ais, Nikkor 85/1.8, Nikkor 105/1.8, 300/2.8 ED (Ais)
Canon: FD 50/1.2 L, FD 85/1.2 L
Sony: 135/2.8 STF
Jupiter: 85/2 Alu
Cyclop: 85/1.5
Meyer-Optic: Trioplan 100/2.8, Orestor 100/2.8, Primotar 135/3.5
Samyang: 8/3.5 FE, 14/2.8, 85/1.4, 85/1.4 UMC
FOR SALE
Carl Zeiss Jena Biotar 10cm/2 || Carl Zeiss ZE Distagon 28/2 || Minolta Rokkor MD 35/1.8 || Rokkor-X MC 85/1.7 || Rokkor MD 85/1.7 || Olympus Zuiko MC Auto-W 21/2 || Olympus 100/2 || Nikon Nikkor 35/1.4 || Canon: FD 55/1.2 || Vivitar 90/2.5 Series 1 VMC || Tamron: 90/2.5 SP
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iangreenhalgh1
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| Posted: Thu Sep 29, 2011 11:23 am Post subject: |
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iangreenhalgh1 wrote:
The later black version I have has wonderful bokeh:
Is that the type of rendering you are looking for?
My Meyer Oreston 1.8/50 has similar bokeh:
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nixland
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| Posted: Thu Sep 29, 2011 1:07 pm Post subject: |
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nixland wrote:
No Ian, I mean I wanna have 135mm lens that has ring bokeh like Trioplan ...
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Carl Zeiss Jena: Biotar 58/2 1Q, DDR Pancolar 80/1.8 MC, Biotar 75/1.5, Biotar 10cm/2, DDR Sonnar 135/3.5 MC
Carl Zeiss C/Y: Planar 50/1.4 T*, Planar 85/1.4 T*, Planar 100/2 T*, Sonnar 135/2.8 T*
Leica: Summicron-R 35/2 v1, Summicron-R 50/2, Summilux-R 80/1.4, Summicron-R 90/2
Pentax: A 50/1.2
Minolta: Rokkor MC 58/1.2, Rokkor MC 85/1.7, Rokkor MC 100/2, MD 200/2.8
Olympus: Zuiko MC Auto-W 21/2, Zuiko 50/1.2, Zuiko MC Auto-T 85/2, Zuiko Auto-T 100/2
Nikon: Nikkor 28/2.8 Ais, Nikkor 85/1.8, Nikkor 105/1.8, 300/2.8 ED (Ais)
Canon: FD 50/1.2 L, FD 85/1.2 L
Sony: 135/2.8 STF
Jupiter: 85/2 Alu
Cyclop: 85/1.5
Meyer-Optic: Trioplan 100/2.8, Orestor 100/2.8, Primotar 135/3.5
Samyang: 8/3.5 FE, 14/2.8, 85/1.4, 85/1.4 UMC
FOR SALE
Carl Zeiss Jena Biotar 10cm/2 || Carl Zeiss ZE Distagon 28/2 || Minolta Rokkor MD 35/1.8 || Rokkor-X MC 85/1.7 || Rokkor MD 85/1.7 || Olympus Zuiko MC Auto-W 21/2 || Olympus 100/2 || Nikon Nikkor 35/1.4 || Canon: FD 55/1.2 || Vivitar 90/2.5 Series 1 VMC || Tamron: 90/2.5 SP
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