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iangreenhalgh1
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 Posted: Sun Sep 04, 2011 9:58 pm Post subject: Pentacon 2.8/135mm - the Bokeh Monster on NEX-3 |
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iangreenhalgh1 wrote:
Hi folks
This is one of my favourite lenses, beautiful colours and bokeh, also quite sharp, contrast is not bad but often benefits from a tweak in PS to increase it.
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Lloydy
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| Posted: Sun Sep 04, 2011 11:30 pm Post subject: |
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Lloydy wrote:
I can see why you like that lens, there's some very sharp images there.
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Toeteraar
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| Posted: Sun Sep 04, 2011 11:32 pm Post subject: |
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Toeteraar wrote:
Nice colors and sharpness from the Pentacon. Is it the 15-blade-version ?
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iangreenhalgh1
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| Posted: Sun Sep 04, 2011 11:33 pm Post subject: |
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iangreenhalgh1 wrote:
Everyone should own a copy of the Meyer/Pentacon 2.8/135 inmho, for the price it fetches it's a steal.
CZJ Sonnar 3.5/135 is a little more expensive and a little bit sharper but can't match the colours and bokeh of the Meyer/Pentacon imho.
I'd choose the Sonnar for long distance shooting and the Meyer/Pentacon for close range, play to each's strengths.
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iangreenhalgh1
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| Posted: Sun Sep 04, 2011 11:38 pm Post subject: |
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iangreenhalgh1 wrote:
| Toeteraar wrote: |
| Nice colors and sharpness from the Pentacon. Is it the 15-blade-version ? |
I shall count them tomorrow, I think it is, it's not the pretty zebra version, it's the later all-black one:
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Lloydy wrote:
I saw one a week or so ago, but I passed on it. I wasn't going to pay £10 for a lens that rattled and had a bent filter ring. A good one will be along sometime.
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iangreenhalgh1
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| Posted: Mon Sep 05, 2011 2:38 pm Post subject: |
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iangreenhalgh1 wrote:
Oh they are very common, you will find a good one. The later PB mount versions are cheapest, could be an option if you can convert it to PK.
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BRunner
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BRunner wrote:
| iangreenhalgh1 wrote: |
| I shall count them tomorrow, I think it is, it's not the pretty zebra version, it's the later all-black one: |
Yes this is the latest 15-blades version, my favorite. I like this design more than the zebra.
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iangreenhalgh1
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iangreenhalgh1 wrote:
I thought it was the last 15-blade as it was made in the early 80s just before the PB mount was introduced and the PB mount version has less blades.
It is a very well made lens, all-metal, feels very solid, mine is absolutely mint, I forget exactly but I paid around 15ukp for it in a leather hard case, an absolute bargain for what it is capable of imho.
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ChromaticAberration
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ChromaticAberration wrote:
Some of those pictures are very nice, i have not been using mine as much as I should!
Definitely an outstanding lens. Paid £10 + postage for mine a couple of months ago, in great shape. All black version with red dials, all that is missing is a nicer coating (that huge front piece of glass deserved something better) and the original front cap (is there one anyway?).
Probably the best price-quality ratio of all mflenses.. ok, on par with the Helios 44 hehe
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walter g wrote:
Like to have one, but harder to get one cheap in the US.It's hard even getting a cheap Helios 44 in the US. 
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iangreenhalgh1
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| Posted: Tue Sep 06, 2011 12:37 am Post subject: |
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iangreenhalgh1 wrote:
Meyer/Pentacon lenses are pretty common in the UK secondhand, so many were imported here along with Prakticas.
If you want one of these Walter I can buy one and sent it to you, how much would you want to pay for one, then I can keep an eye out for one that matches your budget.
Everyone should have one of these lenses!
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| Posted: Tue Sep 06, 2011 1:03 am Post subject: |
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ManualFocus-G wrote:
All the Pentacons are great!
There's the zebra 135/2.8 preset (same as Meyer)
Then there's the all black preset version with green, red or orange text (same again)
Then the newer Auto / Electric version in M42 mount with less blades - also a great lens but without the insanely smooth bokeh
Finally the PB mount version of the Auto / Electric lens, also branded Carl Zeiss Jena P
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iangreenhalgh1
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iangreenhalgh1 wrote:
Beware the late Pentacon Prakticar 2.8/135, it's a Sigma and it's crap, worst 135mm I've tried, and I own quite a few. My Prakticar is mint but very soft, just a rotten lens, Sigma made a lot of just rotten lenses.
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Kram wrote:
| iangreenhalgh1 wrote: |
| Beware the late Pentacon Prakticar 2.8/135, it's a Sigma and it's crap, worst 135mm I've tried, and I own quite a few. My Prakticar is mint but very soft, just a rotten lens, Sigma made a lot of just rotten lenses. |
Just bought a Pentacon 135mm 1:2.8 in M42 mount from member axer. Hoping it's a good version! All black but picture is not in listed now since I bought it.
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nixland
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nixland wrote:
Mine is the zebra one. The body is exactly the same with the Meyer but the aperture ring is normal version, not a preset version. The color in some shots looks a bit more saturated than the Meyer.
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woodrim wrote:
Ian: You nailed the focus on almost all of those shots. By chance have you upgraded your firmware to the latest which provides focus peaking?
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Pancolart wrote:
Ever seen one with reddish mount: Click here to see on Ebay.de
I wonder if that is original. Looks darn distinguished.
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GaborF wrote:
Very nice images! |
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