Nikkor-PC 10.5cm F2.5, LTM on the Leiva M Monochrom. Yellow filter.
A really good 1958 ZOMZ Jupiter-3, one of the first that I worked on.
Wide-Open.
Nikkor 5cm F1.4, LTM, an early one- same formula as the 5005 series. One of the last before the formula was changed. Wide-Open.
Jupiter, full crop.
Nikkor, full crop.
On film, Canon 7- scanned with an Epson 3170.
Price on the Jupiter-3 : I bought a lot of four for $200. This was the best. Sold it here on RFF, one I wished I had kept.
From January 2006.
Wide-Open.
Nikkor 5cm F1.4, LTM, an early one- same formula as the 5005 series. One of the last before the formula was changed. Wide-Open.
Jupiter, full crop.
Nikkor, full crop.
On film, Canon 7- scanned with an Epson 3170.
Price on the Jupiter-3 : I bought a lot of four for $200. This was the best. Sold it here on RFF, one I wished I had kept.
From January 2006.
boojum
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I am biased on this subject. Sonnar and Sonnar copies do wonderfully well in image and color and that is what a lens is supposed to do. Yes, there are other very good lenses. But for a consistent winner old Herr Doktor Bertele did a good one. For softness of color and image the Amotal is so very good and without losing detail. At the smaller lens openings the Amotal does color and image quite sharply and well. Other than that the Sonnar clan is the winner.
In a day or two, when my knees are back to healthy, I will be out to do some test shots of at least the CZJ 272 5cm /f1.5 and the Bertele. Maybe with the '51 and '57 KMZ Jupiter 8's and the Amotal. I am interested. Hopefully there will be interest here. Regardless I will do it. ;o)
In a day or two, when my knees are back to healthy, I will be out to do some test shots of at least the CZJ 272 5cm /f1.5 and the Bertele. Maybe with the '51 and '57 KMZ Jupiter 8's and the Amotal. I am interested. Hopefully there will be interest here. Regardless I will do it. ;o)
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Bingley
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Two photos taken with the Nikkor-PC 8.5cm f2.0, the first in S-mount and the second in Contax RF mount. I like using 85mm for landscape photography, and these Nikkors are keepers.
Bessa R2S, on Kodak Color Plus 200. I recall this pic was shot wide open, and the focus was on the closest bins on the right.
Awaiting the catch. by Steve Macfarlane, on Flickr
Contax IIa, on Cinestill 400d at iso 320. Stopped down to f4 or f5.6. It’s great to be able to use this lens on the Contax w/out having to deal w/ focusing problems.
Spring by Steve Macfarlane, on Flickr
Bessa R2S, on Kodak Color Plus 200. I recall this pic was shot wide open, and the focus was on the closest bins on the right.
Awaiting the catch. by Steve Macfarlane, on Flickr
Contax IIa, on Cinestill 400d at iso 320. Stopped down to f4 or f5.6. It’s great to be able to use this lens on the Contax w/out having to deal w/ focusing problems.
Spring by Steve Macfarlane, on Flickr
Bingley
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Did someone say Rollei 35S? I’ve taken that camera with me on a number of European trips, where it‘s an excellent street and urban landscape shooter:
These photos were made with Cinestill XX film:
La discussion... by Steve Macfarlane, on Flickr
A conversation by Steve Macfarlane, on Flickr
Al fresco dining... by Steve Macfarlane, on Flickr
These photos were made with Cinestill XX film:
La discussion... by Steve Macfarlane, on Flickr
A conversation by Steve Macfarlane, on Flickr
Al fresco dining... by Steve Macfarlane, on Flickr
markjwyatt
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Carl Zeiss Opton 50mm f2 Sonnar, all on the Contax iia.
flowers by Mark Wyatt, on Flickr
Pastoral Scene by Mark Wyatt, on Flickr
TeslaX by Mark Wyatt, on Flickr
flowers by Mark Wyatt, on Flickr
Pastoral Scene by Mark Wyatt, on Flickr
TeslaX by Mark Wyatt, on Flickr
markjwyatt
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Nikkor P.C 105mm f2.5 on the Contax iia
stump by Mark Wyatt, on Flickr
Hazy Beach by Mark Wyatt, on Flickr
honeysuckle by Mark Wyatt, on Flickr
stump by Mark Wyatt, on Flickr
Hazy Beach by Mark Wyatt, on Flickr
honeysuckle by Mark Wyatt, on Flickr
markjwyatt
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pre-war 135mm f4 CZJ Sonnar
leaves by Mark Wyatt, on Flickr
structures by Mark Wyatt, on Flickr
Cat Tails by Mark Wyatt, on Flickr
leaves by Mark Wyatt, on Flickr
structures by Mark Wyatt, on Flickr
Cat Tails by Mark Wyatt, on Flickr
Question for those who have both Zeiss 50/1.5 & 50/2:
Are pics indistinguishable from f/2?
In other words is the 50/2 just a 50/1.5 that's stopped down to f/2?
Speaking of comparing the same generation lenses.
Are pics indistinguishable from f/2?
In other words is the 50/2 just a 50/1.5 that's stopped down to f/2?
Speaking of comparing the same generation lenses.
lukx
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I would say no. The 50mm f2 Sonnar lenses have 6 elements, the 1.5 lenses have 7. In my opinion the f1.5 lenses are better at f2 than the f2 lenses are. The character is similar though. F1.5 lenses tend to be a bit more funky wide open than their smaller brethren.Question for those who have both Zeiss 50/1.5 & 50/2:
Are pics indistinguishable from f/2?
In other words is the 50/2 just a 50/1.5 that's stopped down to f/2?
Speaking of comparing the same generation lenses.
Bingley
Mentor
My Zeiss Opton Sonnar 5cm f2.0 appears to my eyes to resolve more detail than the f1.5 version at the same apertures. The second photo in Mark Wyatt’s first set shows the same kind of results I get w/ my f2.0. I know the f1.5 has the better reputation, but the 2.0 is my favorite.Question for those who have both Zeiss 50/1.5 & 50/2:
Are pics indistinguishable from f/2?
In other words is the 50/2 just a 50/1.5 that's stopped down to f/2?
Speaking of comparing the same generation lenses.
Interesting, I didn't realize there was a difference in the optics, 6 vs 7.
Another on my "to compare" lists. Additionally, the Post-War CZJ 5cm F1.5 and 5cm F2 Sonnars are different from the wartime lenses. So many Sonnars.Question for those who have both Zeiss 50/1.5 & 50/2:
Are pics indistinguishable from f/2?
In other words is the 50/2 just a 50/1.5 that's stopped down to f/2?
Speaking of comparing the same generation lenses.
Mcary
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lohrentz
Established
PRJ
Another Day in Paradise
So little time!Another on my "to compare" lists. Additionally, the Post-War CZJ 5cm F1.5 and 5cm F2 Sonnars are different from the wartime lenses. So many Sonnars.
Mackinaw
Think Different
Uncle Fester
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Contarama
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Nikkor 105/4 K. Incredible lens! It is insanely sharp imo.
Swan Lake by Jeff Carpenter, on Flickr
Bomber Over Swan Lake by Jeff Carpenter, on Flickr
Swan Lake by Jeff Carpenter, on Flickr
Bomber Over Swan Lake by Jeff Carpenter, on Flickr
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