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Meyer-Optik Goerlitz Primagon 4.5/35
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PostPosted: Fri May 09, 2008 7:47 pm    Post subject: Meyer-Optik Goerlitz Primagon 4.5/35 Reply with quote
Today I received this lens, which I won for 15 Euros Exclamation Very Happy
(actually being a bit ashamed to have won it for so little money!) Embarassed
At first, I was afraid that it was broken, because it could only focus to 10-15 cms and not more.
It took me the whole day, to casually play around with the lens and find out, that there was attached an extension tube, that was causing the macro focusing.
So now I am happy, because the lens is good Smile
Here's a foto that shows this, on the left one of the promo fotos, on the right a quick dirty amd blurred snapshot I just took of the unscrewed ensemble, to show the seller:



PostPosted: Fri May 09, 2008 7:50 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
Congrats! This is a very nice lens ! Good couple of Tessar 4.5/40


PostPosted: Fri May 09, 2008 7:51 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
Attila wrote:
Congrats! This is a very nice lens ! Good couple of Tessar 4.5/40


Thanks! What about the price? It seems very low to me for a 35mm, but I am no Meyer expert.


PostPosted: Fri May 09, 2008 7:52 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
They are low priced lens, this low , rare going above 20 -30 EUR.


PostPosted: Fri May 09, 2008 7:54 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
Attila wrote:
They are low priced lens, this low , rare going above 20 -30 EUR.


What a shame! They are beautiful objects. Mine even came with a beautiful original Meyer leather hard case - probably worth the 15 Euros alone in any flea market.


PostPosted: Fri May 09, 2008 7:57 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
People are stupid ...


PostPosted: Fri May 09, 2008 7:59 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
Attila wrote:
People are stupid ...


I must agree, considering that for 15 Euros I got:

- a nice 35mm old lens in perfect optical condition
- an extension tube for macro work
- a very nice original leather case with Meyer logo press-printed on it

But the seller I bought it from, has no fault, he is not a lens seller, he sells many things and got this lens from a person. He does not know anything about photography.


PostPosted: Fri May 09, 2008 8:08 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
I have so many lenses like this, they are all beautifull, heart touch feeling to own them especially the older ones like this.


PostPosted: Fri May 09, 2008 8:11 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
Attila wrote:
I have so many lenses like this, they are all beautifull, heart touch feeling to own them especially the older ones like this.


Do you have any idea of how old in the Meyer serial numbers?
THis one is 2502013


PostPosted: Fri May 09, 2008 8:23 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
I just found the lens was produced from 1956 to 1962 and it is a Tessar clone. So apparently it has my age (I am from october 1961)


PostPosted: Fri May 09, 2008 8:27 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
I have this lens Orio - I'm not entirely sure of the age but I think it's from the mid to late '50's.

One other thing, the 5D mirror hits it at infinity focus - at least on my 5D it does anyway. It'll be OK on your Bessie though.


PostPosted: Fri May 09, 2008 8:30 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
bob955i wrote:
I have this lens Orio - I'm not entirely sure of the age but I think it's from the mid to late '50's.
One other thing, the 5D mirror hits it at infinity focus - at least on my 5D it does anyway. It'll be OK on your Bessie though.


Thanks Bob. Your info coincides with what I have found. My 5D went to the barbershop. So now I can shoot this and other lenses at infinity Wink


PostPosted: Fri May 09, 2008 8:31 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
Ah yes, you shaved the mirror for your Distagon 18 now that I recall.

Last edited by bob955i on Fri May 09, 2008 8:35 pm; edited 2 times in total


PostPosted: Fri May 09, 2008 8:33 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
bob955i wrote:
Ah yes, you shaved the mirror for your Distagon 18 now that I recall.


Yes. The best move that I could make. I actually regretted not having done it much earlier.


PostPosted: Fri May 09, 2008 8:37 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
I always meant to ask, before you shaved the mirror on your 5D, did your Flek 4/25 cause any mirror hitting issues?


PostPosted: Fri May 09, 2008 9:29 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
bob955i wrote:
I always meant to ask, before you shaved the mirror on your 5D, did your Flek 4/25 cause any mirror hitting issues?


I don't think so, but I don't remember for sure. Sorry Embarassed


PostPosted: Fri May 09, 2008 9:38 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
Interesting!
The Primagon it's not a Tessar clone.
It is, in fact, a Cooke Triplet, with an added negative element in the front that turns it into an inverted tele.

http://www.praktica-users.com/lens/mlenses/mpri4.5_35.html

I am now very curious to try it!!


PostPosted: Fri May 09, 2008 9:42 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
No problem Orio - it does on mine so I just thought I'd ask anyway as we're the only two members to have this combo available AFAIK.

It'll be interesting to see how the Primagon performs on your 5D. Cool


PostPosted: Fri May 09, 2008 11:16 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
Meyer Primagon 4,5/35mm Konica Vx400 . Praktica Fx2 . Scan by polaroďd sprintscan 35 +.
I like the general "rendition" of this lens .
I'm sure you'll take great pictures with it , Orio ! Welcome to the "Primagon 35mm Society" Very Happy





PostPosted: Fri May 09, 2008 11:22 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
Wow Helios, excellent photo!!


PostPosted: Sat May 10, 2008 1:14 am    Post subject: Reply with quote
Helios, let me guess, this is not a recent photo is it? Laughing But a gorgeous
shot nonetheless! Smile

Bill


PostPosted: Sat May 10, 2008 8:11 am    Post subject: Reply with quote
4 years old ... No correction , to preserve anything which makes the "difference". I didn't took any pics on Dslr with it . Yet , Orio gave me the envy to make some digital shoots with my whole Meyer lenses gear.....


PostPosted: Sat May 10, 2008 9:18 am    Post subject: Reply with quote
Orio wrote:
I just found the lens was produced from 1956 to 1962 and it is a Tessar clone. So apparently it has my age (I am from october 1961)


From which day of October, Orio?. I'm from october 29th... (ten years before).


PostPosted: Sat May 10, 2008 9:24 am    Post subject: Reply with quote
Jesito wrote:
From which day of October, Orio?. I'm from october 29th... (ten years before).


October 11th...


PostPosted: Sat Sep 12, 2009 8:40 am    Post subject: Reply with quote
Any Samples you took with the lense ORIO ?
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