C.Z. Jena Flektogon 35mm f2.8 in Exakta (chrome)

[Kathmandu]

Lens was in bad shape-cosmetically, and a few elements were suffering from coating deteriation and had marks. The focus ring was stiff. After a cleanup and repair(sorry no before pictures of lens).






Some close up images taken wide open and with a hood on.





Regards

[iangreenhalgh1]

Seems IQ is not spoilt, I like the look of these earlier chrome lenses. Flek 35, whatever version never seems to be as good as some other Zeiss though.

[Lloydy]

That's impressive.

[Kathmandu]

Yeah Ian, still has the pop- I use it with a hood. It renders great images indoors, too. As far as quality- I love the beautiful images Flektogons produce- I have another Zebra and one in Praktina mount( that I use for closeups).
What are you comparing? Focal lengths, lens design? I don't understand what you mean by never as good as other Zeiss-care to expand.

Thanks Ian and Lloydy-Happy New Year to you both


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