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New arrived: CZJ triotar 135/4
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PostPosted: Sat Nov 08, 2008 8:29 am    Post subject: New arrived: CZJ triotar 135/4 Reply with quote

Exakta mount, got it very cheap at the eBay:

The lens is in very good shape: no fungus nor scratches, although a general cleaning won't be a bad idea...










Jes.


PostPosted: Sat Nov 08, 2008 5:59 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

We will now wait patiently for samples. Good one Jes


patrickh


PostPosted: Sat Nov 08, 2008 7:06 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

It seems so, Patrick.

Canon 350D, Av, 1/500, f5.6, ISO 100

A first test, shooting through the window of my flat:


a 100% crop of the above:


To me is remarkably sharp.


Jes.


PostPosted: Sat Nov 08, 2008 7:54 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

The lens is a little bulky, looks impressive on the Canon 350D...





Jes.


PostPosted: Sat Nov 08, 2008 11:14 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

I also have this lens, serial 3773178, also in Exacta. My estimation on my issue date is 1954. Our lenses look identical judging from your image posting. Yours seems to be around 1956-57. You have made some nice captures with you Triotar.


PostPosted: Sat Nov 08, 2008 11:16 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

It's an extremely sharp lens that also produces a great 3d effect with the right light. It's one of my preferred.


PostPosted: Sat Nov 08, 2008 11:25 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Ditto, a very nice lens.

If you need to get it open, let me know. I learned the trick.


PostPosted: Sun Nov 09, 2008 4:53 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

@Bruce:

Thanks for the info!. I had no idea about manufacturing date. This lens is well engineered and manufactured. I like the ergonomics, even being big and heavy is comfortable to handle.

@Alessandro:

I've got it only a few days but I really like it the most of my 135mm lenses. A pity not having a more common mount, since I cannot use it with the Pentaxes... Thanks for your comment!

@Luis:

Wow, I was just looking for info on how to open it!. It seems not a too complicated ensemble, all the lenses being at the top. I tried to clean some dust specs inside but it seems difficult without disassembly.
Thanks a lot for your offer!!

Jes.


PostPosted: Sun Nov 09, 2008 8:53 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

I am very happy owner of 2 quite different Triotars. Look @ the photo below

From the bottom, all in M42 mount
1. Triotar 4/135 T #3970234
2. Triotar 4/13.5cm T #3117488
3. Biotar 2/5.8cm T #3420237
and just to compare size
4. Sonnar 4/135 single coated #6240992 (razor sharp one)



I appologize for quality of the picture, made a few minutes ago. It's after midnight, will replace with better one.
I posted photo with old Tiotar and Biotar, both are gems even with quite stiff focus ring. But 100% flawless optics. This 2 lenses was only a small part of lot which I've got for less then $40 including shipping. Bokeh from Biotar is much more then outstanding, lens has 17 blades aperture.
My guess is that other forum member has the same lens, but I don't remember who.


PostPosted: Sun Nov 09, 2008 9:14 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

congrats Jes!
I cannot believe this 135 look more like a 300mm,
but the lens make great pics and that's the important


PostPosted: Thu Nov 13, 2008 1:41 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Oh, I like this lens. Laughing Laughing Laughing


PostPosted: Fri Jun 12, 2015 8:46 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

An old thread revival....

I picked up the larger version of this Triotar that was neglected. Everthing was seized, but after days of soaking with parts breaker, aperture and focus ring began turning. Focus ring is very stiff. I assume the grease has gummed up.

Would like to restore it properly by taking it apart and cleaning and relubing.

Does anyone have info on disassembling this model?


PostPosted: Fri Jun 12, 2015 8:52 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

start from front side , remove label ring with lens rubber and you able to continue with spanner wrench disassemble


PostPosted: Fri Jun 12, 2015 8:59 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

luisalegria wrote:
Ditto, a very nice lens.

If you need to get it open, let me know. I learned the trick.


I am curious about "the trick". mine has some fungus I can't get to.


PostPosted: Fri Jun 12, 2015 10:31 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Jesito wrote:
The lens is a little bulky, looks impressive on the Canon 350D...





Jes.


It's a little large, but very badass looking. Love such set ups. Enjoy it.


PostPosted: Sat Jun 13, 2015 1:23 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Attila wrote:
start from front side , remove label ring with lens rubber and you able to continue with spanner wrench disassemble


Thank you Attila!