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AlcatrazT2
Joined: 24 Jul 2012 Posts: 35
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Posted: Sat Jul 28, 2012 8:07 pm Post subject: [Purchased] Zeiss Flektogon 35mm f/2.8 (Zebra) |
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AlcatrazT2 wrote:
Hello folks,
I'm interested in purchasing this CZJ Flektogon 35mm f/2.8 to use on my 550D.
Unfortunately, the seller is a bit far from me and does not know much about vintage lenses.
I'd appreciate it if you could help me identify/appraise this piece. Looks like an M42, correct?
As seen in the first picture, he also has this piece. I don't know much about it.
Thanks,
George
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Spotmatic
Joined: 18 Aug 2008 Posts: 4045 Location: Netherlands
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Posted: Sat Jul 28, 2012 8:31 pm Post subject: |
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Spotmatic wrote:
Hi George, I'm not that knowledgeable about Flektogons, but I do know that the part with the 5cm tessar originates from a Zeiss Ikon Super Nettel camera. As you can see it's only the lens assembly minus the camera. _________________ Peter - Moderator
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ManualFocus-G
Joined: 29 Dec 2008 Posts: 6622 Location: United Kingdom
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Posted: Sat Jul 28, 2012 8:50 pm Post subject: |
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ManualFocus-G wrote:
Yep, that's an m42 flek. There is no auto / manual switch though so you'll need an adapter with a flange (most eos adapters have a flange). The first pic is of a k mount Pentax though, I think. _________________ Graham - Moderator
Shooter of choice: Fujifilm X-T20 with M42, PB and C/Y lenses
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Mos6502
Joined: 20 Jun 2011 Posts: 960 Location: Austin
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Posted: Sat Jul 28, 2012 8:57 pm Post subject: |
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Mos6502 wrote:
I'm not really sure what info you are looking for , but it's a "zebra" flek in M42 mount, two good to excellent examples sold for $113 and $153 on ebay recently. The zebra lenses seem to be more sought after than other varieties, although so far as I know aside from appearance they're the same as the other barrel versions optically. A few user grade to excellent flek 35/2.8s have sold for between about $30 and $90 recently. The 35mm fleks are pretty common lenses. |
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AlcatrazT2
Joined: 24 Jul 2012 Posts: 35
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Posted: Sat Jul 28, 2012 9:00 pm Post subject: |
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AlcatrazT2 wrote:
Thanks Peter! Any ideas of how much the Tessar costs?
I'm very anxious to see what the community has to say about the Flektogon. So far, I have a Helios 44-2 58/2.0 (Valdai) and an Industar 50-2 50/2.0 (KMZ). From what I've read on this forum, I can't go wrong with a Zeiss, especially if I buy it for an excellent price.
ManualFocus-G wrote: |
Yep, that's an m42 flek. There is no auto / manual switch though so you'll need an adapter with a flange (most eos adapters have a flange). The first pic is of a k mount Pentax though, I think. |
Many thanks! I purchased the Fotodiox (Type 2) M42 to EOS lens adapter with the AF focus confirmation chip. I should be ok, correct?
Mos6502 wrote: |
I'm not really sure what info you are looking for , but it's a "zebra" flek in M42 mount, two good to excellent examples sold for $113 and $153 on ebay recently. The zebra lenses seem to be more sought after than other varieties, although so far as I know aside from appearance they're the same as the other barrel versions optically. A few user grade to excellent flek 35/2.8s have sold for between about $30 and $90 recently. The 35mm fleks are pretty common lenses. |
Many thanks! He is asking for $90. Aside from the posted pictures, I am still unsure about the condition of the optics, dust, fungus, etc. |
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Attila
Joined: 24 Feb 2007 Posts: 57865 Location: Hungary
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Posted: Sat Jul 28, 2012 9:36 pm Post subject: |
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Attila wrote:
ManualFocus-G wrote: |
Yep, that's an m42 flek. There is no auto / manual switch though so you'll need an adapter with a flange (most eos adapters have a flange). The first pic is of a k mount Pentax though, I think. |
It has a side stick what you can press with finger to close blades before exposure. _________________ -------------------------------
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JohnBar
Joined: 21 Jun 2012 Posts: 581 Location: Liverpool
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Posted: Sat Jul 28, 2012 10:03 pm Post subject: |
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JohnBar wrote:
I have this lens in Exakta mount.
It is a very good lens, sharp and contrasty
The thing to watch out for as with all old Zeiss is the focussing, it will vary from stiff to almost immoveable. _________________ Rectilux 3FF Series single focus anamorphic attachments
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ManualFocus-G
Joined: 29 Dec 2008 Posts: 6622 Location: United Kingdom
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Posted: Sat Jul 28, 2012 10:08 pm Post subject: |
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ManualFocus-G wrote:
Attila wrote: |
ManualFocus-G wrote: |
Yep, that's an m42 flek. There is no auto / manual switch though so you'll need an adapter with a flange (most eos adapters have a flange). The first pic is of a k mount Pentax though, I think. |
It has a side stick what you can press with finger to close blades before exposure. |
Isn't that just a depth of field preview switch though, so you have to hold it down when taking the shot which leads to camera shake in my experience _________________ Graham - Moderator
Shooter of choice: Fujifilm X-T20 with M42, PB and C/Y lenses
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Attila
Joined: 24 Feb 2007 Posts: 57865 Location: Hungary
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Posted: Sat Jul 28, 2012 10:18 pm Post subject: |
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Attila wrote:
ManualFocus-G wrote: |
Attila wrote: |
ManualFocus-G wrote: |
Yep, that's an m42 flek. There is no auto / manual switch though so you'll need an adapter with a flange (most eos adapters have a flange). The first pic is of a k mount Pentax though, I think. |
It has a side stick what you can press with finger to close blades before exposure. |
Isn't that just a depth of field preview switch though, so you have to hold it down when taking the shot which leads to camera shake in my experience |
It close blades and no problem with shoot I always use it and I like it especially on SLR camera with focusing prism very handy , I can set focus at open aperture blades and don't need to rotate aperture ring to close blades just press a little button and hold until exposure is done. _________________ -------------------------------
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ManualFocus-G
Joined: 29 Dec 2008 Posts: 6622 Location: United Kingdom
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Posted: Sat Jul 28, 2012 11:08 pm Post subject: |
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ManualFocus-G wrote:
Interesting, my Zebras must have been broken then The blades always opened up again when I let go. Which is why I didn't buy any more zebras for my Sony cameras...doh! _________________ Graham - Moderator
Shooter of choice: Fujifilm X-T20 with M42, PB and C/Y lenses
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Attila
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Posted: Sat Jul 28, 2012 11:13 pm Post subject: |
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Attila wrote:
ManualFocus-G wrote: |
Interesting, my Zebras must have been broken then The blades always opened up again when I let go. Which is why I didn't buy any more zebras for my Sony cameras...doh! |
at the beginning I did also avoid from zebras due I found more broken ones, but this time is over I respect most zebras as well. Don't give up with little PP they can be excellent lenses usually for less many than MC ones. _________________ -------------------------------
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Sony NEX-7 Carl Zeiss Planar 85mm f1.4, Minolta MD 35mm f1.8, Konica 135mm f2.5, Minolta MD 50mm f1.2, Minolta MD 250mm f5.6, Carl Zeiss Sonnar 180mm f2.8
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AlcatrazT2
Joined: 24 Jul 2012 Posts: 35
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Posted: Sun Jul 29, 2012 4:36 am Post subject: |
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AlcatrazT2 wrote:
Thanks for the feedback everyone.
After a $90 asking price, I picked her up for $50. Came with an additional Kodak Wratten K2 Filter No. 8 Series 7.
I'd give it a 9 out of 10. There are no scratches on the optics, no signs of dust, and the focus is opening up. Unlike some of my Russian lenses, I didn't see any signs of oil on the aperture blades.
Can anyone please elaborate on the side stick? Is it as easy as: setting shutter speed and aperture, pressing the side stick in, taking the picture, then de-pressing it?
Here are the two Russian lenses I purchased for a total of $40:
Thanks again for all of your feedback.
-George |
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mo
Joined: 27 Aug 2009 Posts: 8979 Location: Australia
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Posted: Sun Jul 29, 2012 9:29 am Post subject: |
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mo wrote:
The "side stick" is that little silver lever on the left of the photo.I do it like Attila,set the aperture then push the side button (holding it in while I take the photo) when you have taken the image it is as easy as taking your finger off it.. I love this lens! _________________ Moira, Moderator
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AlcatrazT2
Joined: 24 Jul 2012 Posts: 35
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Posted: Sun Jul 29, 2012 9:46 am Post subject: |
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AlcatrazT2 wrote:
mo wrote: |
The "side stick" is that little silver lever on the left of the photo.I do it like Attila,set the aperture then push the side button (holding it in while I take the photo) when you have taken the image it is as easy as taking your finger off it.. I love this lens! |
Sounds great!
On a side note, I just placed an order on an Adorama step-up adapter ring (49mm to 58mm) so I can use a 58mm Hoya Pro 1 filter I have lying around.
I can't wait for my m42 to EOS adapter to arrive. This is such a beautiful looking lens! |
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