thompsonks
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A question for Furcafe, should he return to this thread:
"I have the Nikon RF/S-mount version of the C Sonnar, which is optimized for f/2.8."
I read somewhere that all of the S-mount Sonnar Cs were optimized for f1.5. Are you sure it's 2.8?
Kirk
"I have the Nikon RF/S-mount version of the C Sonnar, which is optimized for f/2.8."
I read somewhere that all of the S-mount Sonnar Cs were optimized for f1.5. Are you sure it's 2.8?
Kirk
kingqueenknave
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en_Voy
Newbie
mikebell48
Newbie
I'm new to the forum and picked up on this thread as I'm about to purchase a Zeiss Ikon with a 50mm 1.5 Sonnar. The following from Hannes Wahry of the Leica Shop in Wien, Austria may explain why Chandler has had no noticable focus shift issues, unlike those with lenses adjusted to correct focus at f1.5 or f2.8
"Dear Mr. Bell,
the Zeiss info means (know it after a long call): The lens is adjusted at F 2.0 so it works to 99% perfect without front or backfocus. If there is any problem with your lens we have to send it together with your camera to Zeiss for adjustment."
"Dear Mr. Bell,
the Zeiss info means (know it after a long call): The lens is adjusted at F 2.0 so it works to 99% perfect without front or backfocus. If there is any problem with your lens we have to send it together with your camera to Zeiss for adjustment."
maggieo
More Deadly
I've been posting pix from this lens in the other thread, but here's my most recent work.
On the M9-P:
Mark Hammer At Work, December 02, 2012 by Maggie Osterberg, on Flickr
Material, December 02, 2012 by Maggie Osterberg, on Flickr
Cones In The Park, December 02, 2012 by Maggie Osterberg, on Flickr
Scooter Haz a Flavor, December 02, 2012 by Maggie Osterberg, on Flickr
Making Breakfast, December 02, 2012 by Maggie Osterberg, on Flickr
On the M9-P:
Mark Hammer At Work, December 02, 2012 by Maggie Osterberg, on Flickr
Material, December 02, 2012 by Maggie Osterberg, on Flickr
Cones In The Park, December 02, 2012 by Maggie Osterberg, on Flickr
Scooter Haz a Flavor, December 02, 2012 by Maggie Osterberg, on Flickr
Making Breakfast, December 02, 2012 by Maggie Osterberg, on Flickr
sleepyhead
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rhl-oregon
Cameras Guitars Wonders
Hexar RF
M5
M5
sevres_babylone
Mentor
sevres_babylone
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The Blind Shake - Silver Dollar by sevres-babylone, on Flickr
The Blind Shake in Toronto by sevres-babylone, on Flickr
The Blind Shake in Toronto by sevres-babylone, on Flickr
Richard G
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lynnb
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M4, HP5+ in XTOL
anerjee
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Tri-x, DD-X 1+9, 15mins at 20degs C
Larry Cloetta
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A question for Furcafe, should he return to this thread:
"I have the Nikon RF/S-mount version of the C Sonnar, which is optimized for f/2.8."
I read somewhere that all of the S-mount Sonnar Cs were optimized for f1.5. Are you sure it's 2.8?
Kirk
Old question from old thread which I only now saw due to today's bump.
All of the S-mount C Sonnars, each and every one, were optimized for 2.8 to fit the widest variety of shooting styles. This, according to a very cordial, and comprehensive email I received from Zeiss in Germany after I inquired.
furcafe
Mentor
Thanks, just seeing Kirk's question now :bang: , but yes, I received similar information from Zeiss a couple years ago (after asking them about getting my S Mount Sonnar "optimized"/adjusted for f/1.5).
Old question from old thread which I only now saw due to today's bump.
All of the S-mount C Sonnars, each and every one, were optimized for 2.8 to fit the widest variety of shooting styles. This, according to a very cordial, and comprehensive email I received from Zeiss in Germany after I inquired.
rolfe
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Tom A
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camera shy?
Leica M2, C Sonnar 50mm f1.5, TriX and Td 201.
Union Square, San Fransisco
warmduscher
Newbie
Cafe in Paris.
Zeiss Ikon ZM, C Sonnar 1.5/50mm, Ilford Delta 100, Ilfosol 3
http://rangefinderforum.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=102069&stc=1&d=1430846246
http://rangefinderforum.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=102070&stc=1&d=1430846246
Zeiss Ikon ZM, C Sonnar 1.5/50mm, Ilford Delta 100, Ilfosol 3
http://rangefinderforum.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=102069&stc=1&d=1430846246
http://rangefinderforum.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=102070&stc=1&d=1430846246
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craygc
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Tom A
RFF Sponsor
China Town. Zeiss C Sonnar 50mm f1.5, Zeiss ZM. Agfa 400. Beutler developer 1:1:8 11 min
taffy
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A bit late to the party but..
A bit late to the party but..
I picked up the C-Sonnar a few weeks back and I'm pretty happy with it. I've sorted out the focus shift issues to work with how I shoot. My copy seems to be optimized for 1.5 (a bit soft but in focus) vs 2.8.
On the M8
On the M10
On the M10 I feel I have to take the contrast down a bit. One the M8... I think it's a wonderful match.
A bit late to the party but..
I picked up the C-Sonnar a few weeks back and I'm pretty happy with it. I've sorted out the focus shift issues to work with how I shoot. My copy seems to be optimized for 1.5 (a bit soft but in focus) vs 2.8.
On the M8
On the M10
On the M10 I feel I have to take the contrast down a bit. One the M8... I think it's a wonderful match.
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