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[Purchased] Zeiss Flektogon 35mm f/2.8 (Zebra)
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PostPosted: Sat Jul 28, 2012 8:07 pm    Post subject: [Purchased] Zeiss Flektogon 35mm f/2.8 (Zebra) Reply with quote

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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PostPosted: Sat Jul 28, 2012 8:31 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

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.


PostPosted: Sat Jul 28, 2012 8:50 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

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.


PostPosted: Sat Jul 28, 2012 8:57 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

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.


PostPosted: Sat Jul 28, 2012 9:00 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

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.


PostPosted: Sat Jul 28, 2012 9:36 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

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.


PostPosted: Sat Jul 28, 2012 10:03 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

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.


PostPosted: Sat Jul 28, 2012 10:08 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

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 Sad


PostPosted: Sat Jul 28, 2012 10:18 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

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 Sad


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.


PostPosted: Sat Jul 28, 2012 11:08 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Interesting, my Zebras must have been broken then Shocked 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!


PostPosted: Sat Jul 28, 2012 11:13 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

ManualFocus-G wrote:
Interesting, my Zebras must have been broken then Shocked 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!

Sad 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.


PostPosted: Sun Jul 29, 2012 4:36 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

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


PostPosted: Sun Jul 29, 2012 9:29 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

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.. Very Happy I love this lens!


PostPosted: Sun Jul 29, 2012 9:46 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

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.. Very Happy 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!