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p.1 #1 · p.1 #1 · CARL ZEISS JENA FLEKTOGON 35mm F2.8 examples


Just looking for some examples..

Thanks



Dec 02, 2010 at 09:35 AM
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p.1 #2 · p.1 #2 · CARL ZEISS JENA FLEKTOGON 35mm F2.8 examples


2.8 or do you mean 2.4? I have plenty of from the 2.4. One of the best lenses I have ever used.


Dec 02, 2010 at 09:39 AM
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p.1 #3 · p.1 #3 · CARL ZEISS JENA FLEKTOGON 35mm F2.8 examples


Tariq Gibran wrote:
2.8 or do you mean 2.4? I have plenty of from the 2.4. One of the best lenses I have ever used.


Oh I see there is a 2.4 also. M42 mount? Could I see some pics?



Dec 02, 2010 at 09:43 AM
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p.1 #4 · p.1 #4 · CARL ZEISS JENA FLEKTOGON 35mm F2.8 examples


I have been told the f/2.8 version will not work on a FF body, mirror issues.


Dec 02, 2010 at 10:26 AM
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p.1 #5 · p.1 #5 · CARL ZEISS JENA FLEKTOGON 35mm F2.8 examples


This is the one you're looking for - Flektogon 35/2.4 MC - M42 - for the age of the lens it's very sharp and contrasting - they usually sell arount $200-250 usd - the modern Zeiss 35/2 will have a higher IQ but at 3-4 time the price. The Jena 35/2.8 has a lower IQ but still pretty good.

http://cgi.ebay.com/Carl-Zeiss-Jena-Flektogon-35mm-f2-4-M42-mount-/330500750822?pt=UK_CamerasPhoto_CameraAccessories_CameraLensesFilters_JN&hash=item4cf3613de6



Dec 02, 2010 at 10:30 AM
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p.1 #6 · p.1 #6 · CARL ZEISS JENA FLEKTOGON 35mm F2.8 examples


mMontag wrote:
This is the one you're looking for - Flektogon 35/2.4 MC - M42 - for the age of the lens it's very sharp and contrasting - they usually sell arount $200-250 usd - the modern Zeiss 35/2 will have a higher IQ but at 3-4 time the price. The Jena 35/2.8 has a lower IQ but still pretty good.

http://cgi.ebay.com/Carl-Zeiss-Jena-Flektogon-35mm-f2-4-M42-mount-/330500750822?pt=UK_CamerasPhoto_CameraAccessories_CameraLensesFilters_JN&hash=item4cf3613de6



That might be the one to get for sure. I want the 35l but this will give me a opportunity to shoot manual. Use it for video and see if I like the focal length..




Dec 02, 2010 at 11:09 AM
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p.1 #7 · p.1 #7 · CARL ZEISS JENA FLEKTOGON 35mm F2.8 examples


Here is a full size shot from my old Canon 5D "classic":

http://www.gibranstudio.com/Flek%2035

Copy, paste and add .jpg at the end as I did not want to clog the thread with a large image.



Dec 02, 2010 at 11:10 AM
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p.1 #8 · p.1 #8 · CARL ZEISS JENA FLEKTOGON 35mm F2.8 examples


Tariq Gibran wrote:
Here is a full size shot from my old Canon 5D "classic":

http://www.gibranstudio.com/Flek%2035

Copy, paste and add .jpg at the end as I did not want to clog the thread with a large image.



Thank you. Is that the 35 2.4?



Dec 02, 2010 at 11:24 AM
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p.1 #9 · p.1 #9 · CARL ZEISS JENA FLEKTOGON 35mm F2.8 examples


Tariq Gibran wrote:
Here is a full size shot from my old Canon 5D "classic":

http://www.gibranstudio.com/Flek%2035

Copy, paste and add .jpg at the end as I did not want to clog the thread with a large image.


pretty impressive



Dec 02, 2010 at 11:30 AM
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p.1 #10 · p.1 #10 · CARL ZEISS JENA FLEKTOGON 35mm F2.8 examples


Tariq Gibran wrote:
Here is a full size shot from my old Canon 5D "classic":

http://www.gibranstudio.com/Flek%2035

Copy, paste and add .jpg at the end as I did not want to clog the thread with a large image.

forgot to ask:
f/?



Dec 02, 2010 at 11:31 AM
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p.1 #11 · p.1 #11 · CARL ZEISS JENA FLEKTOGON 35mm F2.8 examples


Yes, the image is from the Flek 35 2.4 and I don't remember the F-stop. Likely F8.


Dec 02, 2010 at 04:28 PM
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p.1 #12 · p.1 #12 · CARL ZEISS JENA FLEKTOGON 35mm F2.8 examples


Not that I want to drive the price up until I get one but I am amazed by this lens


Macro

http://www.flickr.com/photos/mijonju/3005239664/sizes/l/in/pool-311992@N25/

http://www.flickr.com/photos/iznodil/2422351365/in/pool-311992@N25/

Portrait

http://www.flickr.com/photos/quattrofoto/4844588968/in/pool-311992@N25/

Landscape

http://www.flickr.com/photos/d-k-t/3667931372/sizes/o/in/pool-311992@N25/







Dec 02, 2010 at 08:24 PM
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p.1 #13 · p.1 #13 · CARL ZEISS JENA FLEKTOGON 35mm F2.8 examples


davidschmaus wrote:
Not that I want to drive the price up until I get one but I am amazed by this lens

Macro

http://www.flickr.com/photos/mijonju/3005239664/sizes/l/in/pool-311992@N25/

http://www.flickr.com/photos/iznodil/2422351365/in/pool-311992@N25/

Portrait

http://www.flickr.com/photos/quattrofoto/4844588968/in/pool-311992@N25/

Landscape

http://www.flickr.com/photos/d-k-t/3667931372/sizes/o/in/pool-311992@N25/


Too late, the price went up years ago. I believe I paid about $140 when I bought mine. I since sold it which I now regret.

If you get a good copy, the lens is really outstanding. Just be careful when purchasing as the aperture blades are sticky on some copies (basically, they get stuck!) which requires removal and cleaning. I had to do this with mine and it was in mint condition. I believe I ended up using graphite on the aperture mechanism and after a bit of exercise, all was fine. So, the optics are superb but the build quality leaves a little to be desired.



Dec 02, 2010 at 10:35 PM
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p.1 #14 · p.1 #14 · CARL ZEISS JENA FLEKTOGON 35mm F2.8 examples


Hey, will I get focus conformation on the 5dii?


Dec 02, 2010 at 10:47 PM
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p.1 #15 · p.1 #15 · CARL ZEISS JENA FLEKTOGON 35mm F2.8 examples


davidschmaus wrote:
Hey, will I get focus conformation on the 5dii?

sure you can, just need to buy the chipped adapter.

This lens is really a bargain considering that the next best thing is really the Leica summicron 35mm version 2 ( pre ROM )



Dec 02, 2010 at 11:00 PM
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p.1 #16 · p.1 #16 · CARL ZEISS JENA FLEKTOGON 35mm F2.8 examples


davidschmaus wrote:
Hey, will I get focus conformation on the 5dii?


I don't remember about the 5D original I had. I think it did but I never used or relied on it as I believe I recall it having a fairly large range of focus where the light stayed on.



Dec 02, 2010 at 11:03 PM
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p.1 #17 · p.1 #17 · CARL ZEISS JENA FLEKTOGON 35mm F2.8 examples


A slightly better lens is the German Zeiss Rollei 35 2.8 but the rolleis can be troublesome with regard to adapters and infinity focus. Compared to the Flektogon, the Rollei Zeiss has a lot more contrast and is tack sharp into the very extreme corners of the frame. The Flektogon has a little softer contrast but in exchange you get very subtle hue/color reproduction and of course the extreme Macro capability. I ran a test of a bunch of 35's years ago and these two came out on top.


Dec 02, 2010 at 11:11 PM
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p.1 #18 · p.1 #18 · CARL ZEISS JENA FLEKTOGON 35mm F2.8 examples


I think the Flektogon's weakness is the corners at apertures < 5.6. Probably the same as my CZJ Pancolar 50/1.8.


Dec 03, 2010 at 08:18 AM
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p.1 #19 · p.1 #19 · CARL ZEISS JENA FLEKTOGON 35mm F2.8 examples


Three shot with Canon 5D + Flektogon

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4151/5089467448_f213d0ddcd_b.jpg


http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4087/5088867743_745a78f63a_b.jpg


http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4110/5037081408_32c177fdf0_b.jpg




Dec 03, 2010 at 04:04 PM
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p.1 #20 · p.1 #20 · CARL ZEISS JENA FLEKTOGON 35mm F2.8 examples


Very sharp lens indeed... !!!


Dec 03, 2010 at 05:30 PM
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