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hilltime
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The most “wishful” LTM lens I have ever seen! You are so lucky to have found what looks like a perfect example.🙂
David Murphy
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Simply awesome!
nielsdirac
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Beautiful lens and images! I've noticed some variants of this lens have a "C" (for Contax) and others have "N" (for Nikon). I'm assuming that means they are specifically calibrated for each system? Out of curiosity, is your sample inscribed with an "N"? Cheers!
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hilltime
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When I said earlier, the most "wishful" LTM lens, I meant also in N or C mount, which must be even rarer than
the lens for Leica? I have seen these going at times for up to $20,000. Just a tad bit expensive for my pocket,
but still has to be a once in a lifetime find! I have a Fujinon 3.5CM/F2 in LTM but it doesn't hold a candle to this
one in rarity or value. The 10CM/F2 is also a beautiful lens but I found after owning a Canon and Sanyo Komura
of the same focal length, they were too heavy to use for me on my RF bodies. I think for me, 8.5CM is the limit.
the lens for Leica? I have seen these going at times for up to $20,000. Just a tad bit expensive for my pocket,
but still has to be a once in a lifetime find! I have a Fujinon 3.5CM/F2 in LTM but it doesn't hold a candle to this
one in rarity or value. The 10CM/F2 is also a beautiful lens but I found after owning a Canon and Sanyo Komura
of the same focal length, they were too heavy to use for me on my RF bodies. I think for me, 8.5CM is the limit.
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From what I know Fujinon LTM lenses have 500xxx serial number range whereas Nikon S mount and Contax mount have 260xxx serial number range. Yes, I believe N or C versions are rarer than LTM version.