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SonicScot
Joined: 01 Dec 2011 Posts: 2697 Location: Scottish Highlands
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Posted: Fri Apr 27, 2012 11:48 am Post subject: Pentacon 30/3.5 |
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SonicScot wrote:
Found one of these in a charity shop last week, thick with dust and devoid of caps/case.
I had no knowledge of this particular lens but for £4 I wasn't taking much of a risk.
After a bit of cleaning I could see it was in reasonable condition apart from an obvious dent on the filter ring. The glass all appears clear and free of blemishes and I was surprised to count no less than ten aperture blades. The lens looks well used, with paint worn away in several areas, but it works just fine.
This is the lens
We've had almost continuous rain since I bought this so I've only managed a quick test shot with no artistic intent.
I'm delighted with the initial results, so much so that my recent purchase of a Tokina 28/2.8 might turn out to be a waste of money (in the sense that I may never use it). _________________ Gary
Currently active gear....
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Rubinar 1000/10 + 2x matched extender
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Carl Zeiss.... 180/2.8, 135/3.5, 85/1.4, 35/2.4 Flektagon, 21/2.8 Distagon
Nikon.... 55/3.5 micro, 50/1.2
Elicar 90/2.5 V-HQ Macro
Zhongyi Speedmaster 85/1.2
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Hartblei 45/3.5 Super-Rotator TS-PC
Zenitar 16/2.8 fisheye
Samyang 8/3.5 fisheye
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Arctures
Joined: 10 Jul 2009 Posts: 295
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Posted: Fri Apr 27, 2012 12:12 pm Post subject: |
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Arctures wrote:
Very nice color and beautiful bokeh painting. Congrats! #2 is my fav _________________ Sony A7, NEX-5n, Panasonic GH5(Oly12-40/2., Contax Distagon T* 28/2.8, Contax Planar T* 50/1.4, Contax T* 80-200/4,
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Konica Hexanon 57/1.4, Rokkor-PF 55/1.7, Konica Hexanon 40/1.8, Auto Yashinon 50/2.0, Canon FD 50/3.5
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iangreenhalgh1
Joined: 18 Mar 2011 Posts: 15679
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Posted: Fri Apr 27, 2012 12:28 pm Post subject: |
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iangreenhalgh1 wrote:
This is a good lens but I think the Tokina 2.8/28 is better, more contrasty and sharper. _________________ I don't care who designed it, who made it or what country it comes from - I just enjoy using it! |
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Aanything
Joined: 27 Aug 2011 Posts: 2187 Location: Piacenza, Italy
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Posted: Fri Apr 27, 2012 12:33 pm Post subject: |
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Aanything wrote:
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This is a good lens but I think the Tokina 2.8/28 is better, more contrasty and sharper. |
+1
Even if it's nice to have both, IMHO.
At 4 £ it's a great deal. Congrats. _________________ C&C and editing of my pics are always welcome
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SonicScot
Joined: 01 Dec 2011 Posts: 2697 Location: Scottish Highlands
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Posted: Fri Apr 27, 2012 2:24 pm Post subject: |
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SonicScot wrote:
Aanything wrote: |
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This is a good lens but I think the Tokina 2.8/28 is better, more contrasty and sharper. |
+1
Even if it's nice to have both, IMHO.
At 4 £ it's a great deal. Congrats. |
Thanks.
Well I guess I'll have to test the two of them side by side one day, weather permitting. _________________ Gary
Currently active gear....
Sony a7
E-M1 Mkll
Rubinar 1000/10 + 2x matched extender
Tamron 500/8 55BB
Sigma 100-300/4
Vivitar Series 1.... 200/3, 70-210/3.5 (V1 by Kiron), 135/2.3, 105/2.5 macro, 90/2.5 macro (Bokina), 90-180/4.5 Flat Field Macro, 28-90mm f/2.8-3.5
Carl Zeiss.... 180/2.8, 135/3.5, 85/1.4, 35/2.4 Flektagon, 21/2.8 Distagon
Nikon.... 55/3.5 micro, 50/1.2
Elicar 90/2.5 V-HQ Macro
Zhongyi Speedmaster 85/1.2
Jupiter-9 85/2
Helios.... 58/2 44-3
Hartblei 45/3.5 Super-Rotator TS-PC
Zenitar 16/2.8 fisheye
Samyang 8/3.5 fisheye
Nodal Ninja 4, Neewer leveling tripod base
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Katastrofo
Joined: 26 Feb 2007 Posts: 10405 Location: USA
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Posted: Fri Apr 27, 2012 2:40 pm Post subject: |
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Katastrofo wrote:
Love my Pentacon 30, congrats! |
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Lloydy
Joined: 02 Sep 2009 Posts: 7787 Location: Ironbridge. UK.
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Posted: Fri Apr 27, 2012 3:23 pm Post subject: |
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Lloydy wrote:
I like my Penta' 30 a lot, it does colours a treat. When we get a sunny day shoot some flowers, especially red ones, and you'll see what I mean.
That dent in the filter ring will come out if you're careful. I make a former out of soft wood the same diameter as the lens then get a bit of soft wood dowel and use that as a punch - with light taps from a small hammer a dent like that will come out fairly easy. Attacking it with pliers will just mash the threads. _________________ LENSES & CAMERAS FOR SALE.....
I have loads of stuff that I have to get rid of, if you see me commenting about something I have got and you want one, ask me.
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SonicScot
Joined: 01 Dec 2011 Posts: 2697 Location: Scottish Highlands
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Posted: Fri Apr 27, 2012 3:39 pm Post subject: |
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SonicScot wrote:
Lloydy wrote: |
I like my Penta' 30 a lot, it does colours a treat. When we get a sunny day shoot some flowers, especially red ones, and you'll see what I mean.
That dent in the filter ring will come out if you're careful. I make a former out of soft wood the same diameter as the lens then get a bit of soft wood dowel and use that as a punch - with light taps from a small hammer a dent like that will come out fairly easy. Attacking it with pliers will just mash the threads. |
I can't wait to get out and try it, if only the rain would stop.
I know what you mean regarding fixing the filter ring, mind you I rarely use filters and the generic lens cap fits ok so I'll likely leave it for now. _________________ Gary
Currently active gear....
Sony a7
E-M1 Mkll
Rubinar 1000/10 + 2x matched extender
Tamron 500/8 55BB
Sigma 100-300/4
Vivitar Series 1.... 200/3, 70-210/3.5 (V1 by Kiron), 135/2.3, 105/2.5 macro, 90/2.5 macro (Bokina), 90-180/4.5 Flat Field Macro, 28-90mm f/2.8-3.5
Carl Zeiss.... 180/2.8, 135/3.5, 85/1.4, 35/2.4 Flektagon, 21/2.8 Distagon
Nikon.... 55/3.5 micro, 50/1.2
Elicar 90/2.5 V-HQ Macro
Zhongyi Speedmaster 85/1.2
Jupiter-9 85/2
Helios.... 58/2 44-3
Hartblei 45/3.5 Super-Rotator TS-PC
Zenitar 16/2.8 fisheye
Samyang 8/3.5 fisheye
Nodal Ninja 4, Neewer leveling tripod base
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Neil Purling
Joined: 12 Oct 2009 Posts: 37
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Posted: Mon May 14, 2012 4:27 pm Post subject: Re: Pentacon 30mm f3.5 |
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Neil Purling wrote:
You did quite well for £4. I hope you can fix the dented filter thread.
I have a much earlier variant, a Meyer Lydith in a different barrel. That didn't cost me £4.............
Is this 30mm f3.5 the best wide-angle made for the Praktica? _________________ Leica IIIa c/w 50/3.5 Elmar and several Soviet lenses: J12, J8, Ind 22 & Ind 61LD
Nikon FE with 55/3.5 Micro-Nikkor, 50/1.8 Nikkor AIS 'pancake' and 50mm f2 Arsat-H (nikon AI)
Praktica MTL5 with 30mm f3.5 Lydith, 50/2.9 Meritar, 50mm f2.8 Domiplan, 50mm f3.5 Industar, 58mm Helios & 55mm f1.8 Takumar
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Excalibur
Joined: 19 Jul 2009 Posts: 5017 Location: UK
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Posted: Mon May 14, 2012 4:38 pm Post subject: Re: Pentacon 30mm f3.5 |
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Excalibur wrote:
Neil Purling wrote: |
You did quite well for £4. I hope you can fix the dented filter thread.
I have a much earlier variant, a Meyer Lydith in a different barrel. That didn't cost me £4.............
Is this 30mm f3.5 the best wide-angle made for the Praktica? |
My CZJ 28mm f2.8 made in E Germany, bayonet, for Praktica is a good lens. _________________ Canon A1, AV1, T70 & T90, EOS 300 and EOS300v, Chinon CE and CP-7M. Contax 139, Fuji STX-2, Konica Autoreflex TC, FS-1, FT-1, Minolta X-700, X-300, XD-11, SRT101b, Nikon EM, FM, F4, F90X, Olympus OM2, Pentax S3, Spotmatic, Pentax ME super, Praktica TL 5B, & BC1, , Ricoh KR10super, Yashica T5D, Bronica Etrs, Mamiya RB67 pro AND drum roll:- a Sony Nex 3
.........past gear Tele Rolleiflex and Rollei SL66.
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Gerris2
Joined: 09 Oct 2011 Posts: 229 Location: Wilmington, Delaware USA
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Posted: Mon May 14, 2012 5:05 pm Post subject: |
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Gerris2 wrote:
Are you considering selling the Tokina lens? What mount type is it? _________________ Joseph |
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Attila
Joined: 24 Feb 2007 Posts: 57865 Location: Hungary
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Posted: Mon May 14, 2012 5:18 pm Post subject: |
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Attila wrote:
I did like this lens when I did try it out, congrats for great deal! _________________ -------------------------------
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SonicScot
Joined: 01 Dec 2011 Posts: 2697 Location: Scottish Highlands
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Posted: Mon May 14, 2012 6:55 pm Post subject: |
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SonicScot wrote:
I have used this lens several times since and I'm always pleased with it. I think it qualifies as the best bargain that I've paid for. I haven't attempted to fix the filter ring because I have no need for filters.
@Gerris2
Do you mean me? If so, I'm not planning on selling the Tokina at the moment because I haven't decided which lens I prefer.
_________________ Gary
Currently active gear....
Sony a7
E-M1 Mkll
Rubinar 1000/10 + 2x matched extender
Tamron 500/8 55BB
Sigma 100-300/4
Vivitar Series 1.... 200/3, 70-210/3.5 (V1 by Kiron), 135/2.3, 105/2.5 macro, 90/2.5 macro (Bokina), 90-180/4.5 Flat Field Macro, 28-90mm f/2.8-3.5
Carl Zeiss.... 180/2.8, 135/3.5, 85/1.4, 35/2.4 Flektagon, 21/2.8 Distagon
Nikon.... 55/3.5 micro, 50/1.2
Elicar 90/2.5 V-HQ Macro
Zhongyi Speedmaster 85/1.2
Jupiter-9 85/2
Helios.... 58/2 44-3
Hartblei 45/3.5 Super-Rotator TS-PC
Zenitar 16/2.8 fisheye
Samyang 8/3.5 fisheye
Nodal Ninja 4, Neewer leveling tripod base
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kyonthinh
Joined: 30 Mar 2012 Posts: 222 Location: Germany
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Posted: Mon May 14, 2012 6:59 pm Post subject: |
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kyonthinh wrote:
Nice sample Sonic, and I am always wonder why this lens is too soft. |
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SonicScot
Joined: 01 Dec 2011 Posts: 2697 Location: Scottish Highlands
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Posted: Mon May 14, 2012 10:30 pm Post subject: |
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SonicScot wrote:
kyonthinh wrote: |
Nice sample Sonic, and I am always wonder why this lens is too soft. |
Thanks. Too soft? I was pleasantly surprised how sharp this lens was wide open, as the two examples above are. _________________ Gary
Currently active gear....
Sony a7
E-M1 Mkll
Rubinar 1000/10 + 2x matched extender
Tamron 500/8 55BB
Sigma 100-300/4
Vivitar Series 1.... 200/3, 70-210/3.5 (V1 by Kiron), 135/2.3, 105/2.5 macro, 90/2.5 macro (Bokina), 90-180/4.5 Flat Field Macro, 28-90mm f/2.8-3.5
Carl Zeiss.... 180/2.8, 135/3.5, 85/1.4, 35/2.4 Flektagon, 21/2.8 Distagon
Nikon.... 55/3.5 micro, 50/1.2
Elicar 90/2.5 V-HQ Macro
Zhongyi Speedmaster 85/1.2
Jupiter-9 85/2
Helios.... 58/2 44-3
Hartblei 45/3.5 Super-Rotator TS-PC
Zenitar 16/2.8 fisheye
Samyang 8/3.5 fisheye
Nodal Ninja 4, Neewer leveling tripod base
Flickr http://www.flickr.com/photos/gazsus/ Website http://garianphotography.co.uk/ |
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kyonthinh
Joined: 30 Mar 2012 Posts: 222 Location: Germany
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Posted: Tue May 15, 2012 1:40 pm Post subject: |
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kyonthinh wrote:
May be mine is a bad copy. |
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Macca
Joined: 20 Mar 2012 Posts: 248 Location: Glasgow, Scotland.
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Posted: Wed May 16, 2012 12:28 pm Post subject: |
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Macca wrote:
I picked one up with a Zenitar 50mm 1.7 and Pentacon 50mm 1.8 ( which was heavily fungused and I gave away) for 22 quid with a praktica camera but yours is even more of a bargain. Its a lovely sharp lens with some fall off in sharpness on the upper two corners at times but it renders nicely. Hope you don`t mind me posting this on your thread...
_________________ Sony A7iii.
CZ Distagon 15mm 2.8,Loxia 25mm 2.4,RE Auto Topcor 35mm 2.8,Contax Zeiss 35mm1.4,Minolta M Rokkor 40mm f2, Jupiter 3 50mm 1.5, Kuribayashi CC Petri Orikkor 50mm 2,Topcor S 50mm f2,Topcor RE GN 50mm 1.8,RE Auto Topcor 58mm 1.4, Helios 44m 2,Steinheil Munchen Auto Quinon 55m 1.9,Olympus auto g zuiko 60mm f1.5 ,KMZ PO2-2M 75mm F2,Jupiter 9 85mm f2(Arsenal Kiev),RE Auto Topcor 85mm 1.8,Leica Elmarit 90mm 2.8 R, RE Auto Topcor 100mm 2.8,Meyer Orestor 100mm 2.8,,F.B.R.105mm 2.4, RE Auto Topcor 135mm 3.5,Leica Elmarit R 135mm 2.8,Steinheil Munchen Quinar VL 135mm 2.8,Contax Zeiss 100-300mm 4.5-5.6, Vernon Edonar 350mm 5.5 |
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woodrim
Joined: 14 Jan 2010 Posts: 4060 Location: Charleston
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Posted: Wed May 16, 2012 6:09 pm Post subject: |
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woodrim wrote:
Macca wrote: |
I picked one up with a Zenitar 50mm 1.7 and Pentacon 50mm 1.8 ( which was heavily fungused and I gave away) for 22 quid with a praktica camera but yours is even more of a bargain. Its a lovely sharp lens with some fall off in sharpness on the upper two corners at times but it renders nicely. Hope you don`t mind me posting this on your thread... |
I too notice some sharpness falloff in upper left primarily, but I've taken it apart several times to clean - maybe need one more time to check for proper alignment. I will be guilty as well for posting a picture taken with my Meyer version (when it still had bad haze).
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Macca
Joined: 20 Mar 2012 Posts: 248 Location: Glasgow, Scotland.
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Posted: Wed May 16, 2012 8:21 pm Post subject: |
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Macca wrote:
Its interesting Woodrim, I`ve seen your excellent shots with it here and elsewhere, and the character of mine ( if not the execution!) is very similar, wonder if Sonicscots will be similar?
Its not as off putting as it was after the first few uses and is a definite keeper for me as its a nice focal length on DSLR. _________________ Sony A7iii.
CZ Distagon 15mm 2.8,Loxia 25mm 2.4,RE Auto Topcor 35mm 2.8,Contax Zeiss 35mm1.4,Minolta M Rokkor 40mm f2, Jupiter 3 50mm 1.5, Kuribayashi CC Petri Orikkor 50mm 2,Topcor S 50mm f2,Topcor RE GN 50mm 1.8,RE Auto Topcor 58mm 1.4, Helios 44m 2,Steinheil Munchen Auto Quinon 55m 1.9,Olympus auto g zuiko 60mm f1.5 ,KMZ PO2-2M 75mm F2,Jupiter 9 85mm f2(Arsenal Kiev),RE Auto Topcor 85mm 1.8,Leica Elmarit 90mm 2.8 R, RE Auto Topcor 100mm 2.8,Meyer Orestor 100mm 2.8,,F.B.R.105mm 2.4, RE Auto Topcor 135mm 3.5,Leica Elmarit R 135mm 2.8,Steinheil Munchen Quinar VL 135mm 2.8,Contax Zeiss 100-300mm 4.5-5.6, Vernon Edonar 350mm 5.5 |
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SonicScot
Joined: 01 Dec 2011 Posts: 2697 Location: Scottish Highlands
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Posted: Wed May 16, 2012 10:11 pm Post subject: |
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SonicScot wrote:
I certainly don't mind you guys adding your images, the more the merrier
I haven't paid this lens enough attention lately but I aim to rectify that in the next few days...weather willing _________________ Gary
Currently active gear....
Sony a7
E-M1 Mkll
Rubinar 1000/10 + 2x matched extender
Tamron 500/8 55BB
Sigma 100-300/4
Vivitar Series 1.... 200/3, 70-210/3.5 (V1 by Kiron), 135/2.3, 105/2.5 macro, 90/2.5 macro (Bokina), 90-180/4.5 Flat Field Macro, 28-90mm f/2.8-3.5
Carl Zeiss.... 180/2.8, 135/3.5, 85/1.4, 35/2.4 Flektagon, 21/2.8 Distagon
Nikon.... 55/3.5 micro, 50/1.2
Elicar 90/2.5 V-HQ Macro
Zhongyi Speedmaster 85/1.2
Jupiter-9 85/2
Helios.... 58/2 44-3
Hartblei 45/3.5 Super-Rotator TS-PC
Zenitar 16/2.8 fisheye
Samyang 8/3.5 fisheye
Nodal Ninja 4, Neewer leveling tripod base
Flickr http://www.flickr.com/photos/gazsus/ Website http://garianphotography.co.uk/ |
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ForenSeil
Joined: 15 Apr 2011 Posts: 2726 Location: Kiel, Germany.
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Posted: Thu May 17, 2012 5:04 pm Post subject: |
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ForenSeil wrote:
I think Pentacon lenses have the some quality spreading . But that might be due decentering of the elements.
I had a fairly good copy
_________________ I'm not a collector, I'm a tester
My camera: Sony A7+Zeiss Sonnar 55/1.8
Current favourite lenses (I have many more):
A few macro-Tominons, Samyang 12/2.8, Noritsu 50.7/9.5, Rodagon 105/5.6 on bellows, Samyang 135/2, Nikon ED 180/2.8, Leitz Elmar-R 250/4, Celestron C8 2000mm F10
Most wanted: Samyang 24/1.4, Samyang 35/1.4, Nikon 200/2 ED
My Blog: http://picturechemistry.own-blog.com/
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