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Explore the world of vintage lenses through repair notes, real test shots, and detailed archive threads packed with images.

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Steinheil Munchen Auto-D-Quinaron 35mm f2.8 in exakta
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Just got this lens from a local shop here, I can tell you the price I paid for it if you are interested. Wanted to see your experiences/opinions on this lens. I had to open the lens mount to see the extent of the problem as the aperture was stuck. After opening the lens mount , and checking out the aperture linking pin underneath- looks to me like the aperture may need to be opened and cleaned as it moves but is stiff , although I do not see serious oil, crud and gunk on the leaves, The glass is very clear and clean Surprised . Has 0.2 minimum focusing distance. I am going to wait for a week before I open it to clean the blades.

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I, like the rest of the forum, did watch a lot of pics talen with almost all the 135 mm lenses. Before the lens was born and after it. And the images taken with the auto quinaron are among the best (if not the best).

It's my dreamed 135 lens in M42 mount.

Congratulations !!!!

You are a lucky man, enjoy this beauty.

Rino.


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Hi Rino,

Thanks, for your great feedback and recommendation on the 135 Tele-Quinar. I did get a chance to take some more shots with the 135 Tele-Quinar and am loving it is a keeper.

This thread I've posted is for the Auto-D-Quinaron 35mm.What are your experiences/opinions about this lens Laughing

Much Regards


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I tried the 2,8/100 in the macro version. The 2,8/135 in the macro version was used by my girl friend at this time (two beatifull there, the girl and the lens).

Both splendids results. Tack sharp, very nice bokeh. Good contrast

As Captain Jack said, the black D and the macro versions were introduced in 1965. Iguess that the formula of both versions are the same.

Anyway, the IQ is very, very good to my taste.

Rino.


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Í´ve got the Auto-D-Quinaron 35/2.8 and the Tele Quinar 135mm both in m42 and only i can say is that they are my best lens!!! Bokeh and sharp at F2,8 are amazing!


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Merry Rainy Christmas with auto D Quinaron 35/2.8 wide open ....