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natebarnz
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 Posted: Fri Sep 30, 2011 12:44 am Post subject: Contax 137MA + Sonnar 100 |
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natebarnz wrote:
Got a sweet deal on this setup. It also came with a 50/1.4 and 35/2.8. This should keep me busy for a while 
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Contax 28/2 - 35/1.4 - 35/2.8 - 45/2.8 - 50/1.4 - 100/3.5 - 135/2.8
CZJ 20/4 - 35/2.8 - 50/2.8 - 58/2 - 135/3.5
Rokkor PG 58/1.2 - PF 58/1.4 - X 85/1.7
Nikkor S 55/1.2 - H 85/1.8 - P.C. 55/3.5
Helios 44-2 58/2 Meyer Oreston 50/1.8
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Orio
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| Posted: Fri Sep 30, 2011 1:05 am Post subject: |
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Orio wrote:
Everything is great, but the 3.5/100 is a winner (and quite rare!)
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IANUS
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| Posted: Fri Sep 30, 2011 9:17 pm Post subject: |
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IANUS wrote:
Nice set you got there.
What are the qualities of the Sonnar 100 - I never tried one of these. |
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Orio
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| Posted: Fri Sep 30, 2011 9:31 pm Post subject: |
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Orio wrote:
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Nice set you got there.
What are the qualities of the Sonnar 100 - I never tried one of these. |
It is extremely sharp and it does not change from wide open to stopped down. All apertures offer the same insane sharpness - only the DOF changes.
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natebarnz
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| Posted: Fri Sep 30, 2011 9:52 pm Post subject: |
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natebarnz wrote:
I've read about the Sonnar 100 sharpness and that is one of the reasons I was so thrilled to find it. I'm looking forward to giving it the true test on my next hiking trip. I'm interested to see how its micro contrast and sharpness hold up to the planar 85.
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Contax 28/2 - 35/1.4 - 35/2.8 - 45/2.8 - 50/1.4 - 100/3.5 - 135/2.8
CZJ 20/4 - 35/2.8 - 50/2.8 - 58/2 - 135/3.5
Rokkor PG 58/1.2 - PF 58/1.4 - X 85/1.7
Nikkor S 55/1.2 - H 85/1.8 - P.C. 55/3.5
Helios 44-2 58/2 Meyer Oreston 50/1.8
Elmarit-R 90/2.8 Sears 55/1.4
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IANUS
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| Posted: Sat Oct 01, 2011 8:43 pm Post subject: |
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IANUS wrote:
Sounds like a promising lens and it looks not that big. I might go on lookout since my options in this region are quite big.
Two more quesions:
Does the lens have 55mm filter thread and what is the minimum focusing distance? |
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natebarnz
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| Posted: Sat Oct 01, 2011 10:28 pm Post subject: |
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natebarnz wrote:
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Sounds like a promising lens and it looks not that big. I might go on lookout since my options in this region are quite big.
Two more quesions:
Does the lens have 55mm filter thread and what is the minimum focusing distance? |
Yes a 55mm thread and the minimum focus is 1 meter. It is very light weight at 285g (10oz).
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500D / SPII / FTn / Contax D / 137MA / Contaflex
Contax 28/2 - 35/1.4 - 35/2.8 - 45/2.8 - 50/1.4 - 100/3.5 - 135/2.8
CZJ 20/4 - 35/2.8 - 50/2.8 - 58/2 - 135/3.5
Rokkor PG 58/1.2 - PF 58/1.4 - X 85/1.7
Nikkor S 55/1.2 - H 85/1.8 - P.C. 55/3.5
Helios 44-2 58/2 Meyer Oreston 50/1.8
Elmarit-R 90/2.8 Sears 55/1.4
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IANUS
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IANUS wrote:
| natebarnz wrote: |
| IANUS wrote: |
Sounds like a promising lens and it looks not that big. I might go on lookout since my options in this region are quite big.
Two more quesions:
Does the lens have 55mm filter thread and what is the minimum focusing distance? |
Yes a 55mm thread and the minimum focus is 1 meter. It is very light weight at 285g (10oz). |
Thanks for the Info. |
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Katastrofo
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| Posted: Mon Oct 03, 2011 4:14 pm Post subject: |
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Katastrofo wrote:
Congrats, Nate, you gotta be tickled pink about the Sonnar 100! I have
the Contax 137MA, too, but mine has the leather peeled off revealing a
blue-grey denim-like material. I've been using an M42>C/Y adapter with
one of my Super Takumars, the 3.5/135:
some samples from above using old formula TMAX 400 (exp 1991) in
Diafine 4+4, 23C, metered @ISO 500:
all at f3.5
Looking forward to seeing your results with the Sonnar! |
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Orio
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Orio wrote:
Bill, great to see you again on the forum!!
The guy in your last photo, he resembles a bit Rick Harrison of Pawn Stars, I think 
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Katastrofo
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Katastrofo wrote:
Thanks, Orio, not familiar with that TV serial (?) will have to check
it out. I'm slowly going through equipment I want to keep, and selling
off items I don't. The Contax and Super Taks are definite keepers. |
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