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p.67 #1What is your most recent (alt) lens purchase?
sebboh wrote:
it was the first version of the rokkor 50 macro. it's not a rangefinder lens it is the same basic optical design as the later 50/3.5 macros. it just comes in m39 mount with a screw on md mount.
i actually just bought it to take it's helicoid and focus ring and stick my contax 45/2 in them (as inspired by m-a-x).
Interesting. I found one photo of the Rokkor 50 macro M39 and it went for almost $600. The M39 extension didn't look like it had a helical and was about an inch thick. Was the purpose for an extension?
it was the first version of the rokkor 50 macro. it's not a rangefinder lens it is the same basic optical design as the later 50/3.5 macros. it just comes in m39 mount with a screw on md mount.
i actually just bought it to take it's helicoid and focus ring and stick my contax 45/2 in them (as inspired by m-a-x).
Interesting. I found one photo of the Rokkor 50 macro M39 and it went for almost $600. The M39 extension didn't look like it had a helical and was about an inch thick. Was the purpose for an extension?
Apr 18, 2012 at 11:15 AM
p.67 #2What is your most recent (alt) lens purchase?
JimBuchanan wrote:
i actually just bought it to take it's helicoid and focus ring and stick my contax 45/2 in them (as inspired by m-a-x).Interesting. I found one photo of the Rokkor 50 macro M39 and it went for almost $600. The M39 extension didn't look like it had a helical and was about an inch thick. Was the purpose for an extension?
I think he meant to remove the optics and shoehorn the 45/2 in there, Ive been looking for candidates too, But I've been looking at Russian glass(Helios 44, Jupiter 8, 3....)
sebboh wrote
it was the first version of the rokkor 50 macro. it's not a rangefinder lens it is the same basic optical design as the later 50/3.5 macros. it just comes in m39 mount with a screw on md mount.i actually just bought it to take it's helicoid and focus ring and stick my contax 45/2 in them (as inspired by m-a-x).
I think he meant to remove the optics and shoehorn the 45/2 in there, Ive been looking for candidates too, But I've been looking at Russian glass(Helios 44, Jupiter 8, 3....)
Apr 18, 2012 at 11:24 AM
p.67 #3What is your most recent (alt) lens purchase?
LightShow wrote:
I think he meant to remove the optics and shoehorn the 45/2 in there, Ive been looking for candidates too, But I've been looking at Russian glass(Helios 44, Jupiter 8, 3....)
Found any likely suspects? I just purchased an old Contax Sonnar 50/1.5 in Contax mount that needs a backend.
I think he meant to remove the optics and shoehorn the 45/2 in there, Ive been looking for candidates too, But I've been looking at Russian glass(Helios 44, Jupiter 8, 3....)
Found any likely suspects? I just purchased an old Contax Sonnar 50/1.5 in Contax mount that needs a backend.
Apr 18, 2012 at 01:44 PM
p.67 #4What is your most recent (alt) lens purchase?
LightShow wrote:
i actually just bought it to take it's helicoid and focus ring and stick my contax 45/2 in them (as inspired by m-a-x).Interesting. I found one photo of the Rokkor 50 macro M39 and it went for almost $600. The M39 extension didn't look like it had a helical and was about an inch thick. Was the purpose for an extension?I think he meant to remove the optics and shoehorn the 45/2 in there, Ive been looking for candidates too, But I've been looking at Russian glass(Helios 44, Jupiter 8, 3....)
indeed that is my plan, because i love rokkor helicoids and focus rings – but if the lens is somehow worth $600 that plan will change...
i'll post pictures of my new acquisitions in a bit.
it did come with a couple minolta SR mount extension tubes. one of which the SR mount unscrews revealing some other type of screw mount that is neither m39 or m42, perhaps T-mount? not sure exactly what the point is.
JimBuchanan wrote
sebboh wrote
it was the first version of the rokkor 50 macro. it's not a rangefinder lens it is the same basic optical design as the later 50/3.5 macros. it just comes in m39 mount with a screw on md mount.i actually just bought it to take it's helicoid and focus ring and stick my contax 45/2 in them (as inspired by m-a-x).
indeed that is my plan, because i love rokkor helicoids and focus rings – but if the lens is somehow worth $600 that plan will change...
i'll post pictures of my new acquisitions in a bit.
it did come with a couple minolta SR mount extension tubes. one of which the SR mount unscrews revealing some other type of screw mount that is neither m39 or m42, perhaps T-mount? not sure exactly what the point is.
Apr 18, 2012 at 03:09 PM
p.67 #5What is your most recent (alt) lens purchase?
sebboh wrote:
it was the first version of the rokkor 50 macro. it's not a rangefinder lens it is the same basic optical design as the later 50/3.5 macros. it just comes in m39 mount with a screw on md mount.
i actually just bought it to take it's helicoid and focus ring and stick my contax 45/2 in them (as inspired by m-a-x).
i've only taken a few shots with the lens around the yard. it's sharp like i'd expect from a macro with even worse bokeh then your usual macro (at least wide open). the m39 to minolta SR adapter has allowed...Show more →
Ah, got it. So it's like a modular lens head. Well, then I'll be interested to see shots of the final product if you use it for the conversion.
sebboh wrote:
it's the 40mm summicron i'm really excited about. i don't have the adapter yet but the rendering is beautiful in my free lensing shots. color is fanastic, the focus transition is beautiful, and it captures amazingly subtle detail. unfortunately, flare control is pretty terrible (anybody know if the m-rokkor is better?). i suspect the contax g 45 is probably a better lens, but i think this lens will end up getting a lot more playing time. i just like the look of leicas and rokkors better.
It's an exciting little lens and while I do agree the 45 would score better in objective testing, perfectionism is boring and a little fascist. The 40 'cron has what some would call "soul," others, "mood." I prefer "distinct character."
it was the first version of the rokkor 50 macro. it's not a rangefinder lens it is the same basic optical design as the later 50/3.5 macros. it just comes in m39 mount with a screw on md mount.
i actually just bought it to take it's helicoid and focus ring and stick my contax 45/2 in them (as inspired by m-a-x).
i've only taken a few shots with the lens around the yard. it's sharp like i'd expect from a macro with even worse bokeh then your usual macro (at least wide open). the m39 to minolta SR adapter has allowed...Show more →
Ah, got it. So it's like a modular lens head. Well, then I'll be interested to see shots of the final product if you use it for the conversion.
sebboh wrote:
it's the 40mm summicron i'm really excited about. i don't have the adapter yet but the rendering is beautiful in my free lensing shots. color is fanastic, the focus transition is beautiful, and it captures amazingly subtle detail. unfortunately, flare control is pretty terrible (anybody know if the m-rokkor is better?). i suspect the contax g 45 is probably a better lens, but i think this lens will end up getting a lot more playing time. i just like the look of leicas and rokkors better.
It's an exciting little lens and while I do agree the 45 would score better in objective testing, perfectionism is boring and a little fascist. The 40 'cron has what some would call "soul," others, "mood." I prefer "distinct character."
Apr 18, 2012 at 03:58 PM
p.67 #7What is your most recent (alt) lens purchase?
JimBuchanan wrote:
Found any likely suspects? I just purchased an old Contax Sonnar 50/1.5 in Contax mount that needs a backend.
There is a helicoid adapter for Contax mount to LTM, http://www.ebay.com/itm/120727060232
or maybe these
http://www.ebay.com/itm/14MM-FOCUS-STROKE-HELICOID-M42-SONY-E-MOUNT-TUBE-/320878941346?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item4ab5e014a2
http://www.ebay.com/itm/21MM-FOCUS-STROKE-HELICOID-M42-SONY-E-MOUNT-TUBE-/320878941318?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item4ab5e01486
I would need measurements of the Contax G optical blocks(I assume there is no floating elements)
LightShow wrote
I think he meant to remove the optics and shoehorn the 45/2 in there, Ive been looking for candidates too, But I've been looking at Russian glass(Helios 44, Jupiter 8, 3....)There is a helicoid adapter for Contax mount to LTM, http://www.ebay.com/itm/120727060232
or maybe these
http://www.ebay.com/itm/14MM-FOCUS-STROKE-HELICOID-M42-SONY-E-MOUNT-TUBE-/320878941346?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item4ab5e014a2
http://www.ebay.com/itm/21MM-FOCUS-STROKE-HELICOID-M42-SONY-E-MOUNT-TUBE-/320878941318?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item4ab5e01486
I would need measurements of the Contax G optical blocks(I assume there is no floating elements)
Apr 19, 2012 at 12:31 AM
p.67 #8What is your most recent (alt) lens purchase?
Hasselblad 30mm xpan lens. This lens makes the xpan a different camera compared with the 45mm. Quickly becomong my go to for panoramics.
Apr 19, 2012 at 04:19 AM
p.67 #9What is your most recent (alt) lens purchase?
sebboh wrote:
I also bought a Contax 50mm f1.4 Planar, even though I have the f1.7. I bought it just for the extremly high serial number 955xxxx, and because it was boxed and in mint condition. I've never seen such a high serial Contax lens. At some point I'll test it against a regular serial Planar.
I think these two fifties are the ones I'll keep, I'll sell all the others I own. Maybe.what do you mean discovered? it seems to sell for nearly the price of the current makro-planar already. if you've go a source for cheap contarex lenses pm me. 
I mean discovered in the fashion that people actually use them. I mean this is the alt forum, and aside from my own, I've seen zero posts of Contarex images.
These lenses have been impossible to adapt, but with NEX that has changed. I don't think people are aware.
As for the price, the Planar 50/2 is possible to get for $4-500 including a Contarex bullseye body on ebay. The body can be sold for at least $200, so the cost of the lens is pretty low. I bought mine locally for far less. The orher fast Contarex lenses are up there with the MP, but I think they're mostly bought by collectors as the production numbers were extremly low, driving prices up.the big problem with more of them seeing use is so few actually exist. this means prices are already as high as modern high grade lenses (or worse) and their mostly bought/traded amongst collectors. there were adapters for µ4/3 and regular 4/3 as well, i don't think many saw use. i saw somebody on flickr who has been getting his converted to nikon mount too.
I just got a super deal on a Contarex Bullseye with 21mm, 50mm and 85mm + accessories. So now I'll have three 50:s, but the 21 and 85 are new to me.
I don't even know if the 21 can be mounted on NEX, but I'm really hoping it'll work. Both the 21 and the 85 are legends, so I'm really looking forward to trying them out when I receive them.
briantho wrote
sebboh wrote
briantho wrote
I just bought another Contarex 50mm f2 Planar, this one is in near mint condition, and it's the Blitz-Planar version. Even got the original hood and a couple of filters. It's a superb lens, such a precision instrument, and so sharp, with bokeh to die for. I wonder when this lens will be "discovered".I also bought a Contax 50mm f1.4 Planar, even though I have the f1.7. I bought it just for the extremly high serial number 955xxxx, and because it was boxed and in mint condition. I've never seen such a high serial Contax lens. At some point I'll test it against a regular serial Planar.
I think these two fifties are the ones I'll keep, I'll sell all the others I own. Maybe.
These lenses have been impossible to adapt, but with NEX that has changed. I don't think people are aware.
As for the price, the Planar 50/2 is possible to get for $4-500 including a Contarex bullseye body on ebay. The body can be sold for at least $200, so the cost of the lens is pretty low. I bought mine locally for far less. The orher fast Contarex lenses are up there with the MP, but I think they're mostly bought by collectors as the production numbers were extremly low, driving prices up.
I just got a super deal on a Contarex Bullseye with 21mm, 50mm and 85mm + accessories. So now I'll have three 50:s, but the 21 and 85 are new to me.
I don't even know if the 21 can be mounted on NEX, but I'm really hoping it'll work. Both the 21 and the 85 are legends, so I'm really looking forward to trying them out when I receive them.
Apr 19, 2012 at 02:21 PM
p.67 #10What is your most recent (alt) lens purchase?
I just scored a Minolta MD X 45/2 for $15 plus a couple dollars for shipping. This is the cheapest lens price I've every paid. Hoping to use on E-PL1, along with the MD 35-70, along with some Nikon lenses -- come on camera & adapters, get here already!
Hoping to use on E-PL1, along with the MD 35-70, along with some Nikon lenses -- come on camera & adapters, get here already! Apr 19, 2012 at 02:44 PM
p.67 #11What is your most recent (alt) lens purchase?
briantho wrote:
I just got a super deal on a Contarex Bullseye with 21mm, 50mm and 85mm + accessories. So now I'll have three 50:s, but the 21 and 85 are new to me.
I don't even know if the 21 can be mounted on NEX, but I'm really hoping it'll work. Both the 21 and the 85 are legends, so I'm really looking forward to trying them out when I receive them.
Contarex has a register of 46, so it should be no problem so long as the adapter doesn't screw things up.
I just finished re-lubing a CZJ MC 28/2.8 and I finally have a mount I can use it on(MD-NEX) and I replaced the detent ball I lost the last time I had peak inside to re-lube but quit after the ball vanished. So it's kinda new.
I just got a super deal on a Contarex Bullseye with 21mm, 50mm and 85mm + accessories. So now I'll have three 50:s, but the 21 and 85 are new to me.
I don't even know if the 21 can be mounted on NEX, but I'm really hoping it'll work. Both the 21 and the 85 are legends, so I'm really looking forward to trying them out when I receive them.
Contarex has a register of 46, so it should be no problem so long as the adapter doesn't screw things up.
I just finished re-lubing a CZJ MC 28/2.8 and I finally have a mount I can use it on(MD-NEX) and I replaced the detent ball I lost the last time I had peak inside to re-lube but quit after the ball vanished. So it's kinda new.
Apr 19, 2012 at 03:15 PM
p.67 #12What is your most recent (alt) lens purchase?
So Contarex doesn't have external aperture control, right? Is there an iris in the lens or was it in the camera? If it's in the lens, do the adapters allow you to control it or do they have an iris in them?
Apr 19, 2012 at 09:14 PM
p.67 #13What is your most recent (alt) lens purchase?
The iris is in the lens, controlled by the adapter. Some of the special lenses like the 115 macro has an aperture ring.
Apr 20, 2012 at 12:59 AM
p.67 #15What is your most recent (alt) lens purchase?
freaklikeme wrote:
I didn't know this lens existed. I'll be very interested to see the samples.
here's what the lens looks like:
http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7248/7095624723_9ed694fafd_b.jpg
http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5034/7095624769_c4c5745c19_o.jpg
http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5076/6949553702_b83342b5e6_o.jpg
with tubes:
http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7260/7095624645_5a96af165d_o.jpg
also, my two leitz lenses meet:
http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7045/6949553452_3d38983af1_o.jpg
sebboh wrote
rokkor 50/3.5 macro in m39 mounthere's what the lens looks like:
http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7248/7095624723_9ed694fafd_b.jpg
http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5034/7095624769_c4c5745c19_o.jpg
http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5076/6949553702_b83342b5e6_o.jpg
with tubes:
http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7260/7095624645_5a96af165d_o.jpg
also, my two leitz lenses meet:
http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7045/6949553452_3d38983af1_o.jpg
Apr 20, 2012 at 11:56 PM
p.67 #16What is your most recent (alt) lens purchase?
Nice looking Rokkor, still going to re-purpose it for the Contax G? I have the newer MC version with tube, I'm looking forward to taking it for a spin on the 7.
I'll have to do some group shots one of these days.
I'll have to do some group shots one of these days.
Apr 21, 2012 at 12:46 AM
p.67 #17What is your most recent (alt) lens purchase?
LightShow wrote:
Nice looking Rokkor, still going to re-purpose it for the Contax G? I have the newer MC version with tube, I'm looking forward to taking it for a spin on the 7.
i still need to check into the allegations that it's worth a lot more than i thought. replacing the optical cell with one from the contax will require a little widening of the opening in the in helicoid on the lathe and i'll definitely have to trim down the internal hood or replace it with something else, but otherwise the procedure looks to be pretty straight forward.
is your MC version built like 58/1.2 or does it have one of the more difficult mounts to replace like 28/2, 35/1.8, 50/1.4, etc?
Nice looking Rokkor, still going to re-purpose it for the Contax G? I have the newer MC version with tube, I'm looking forward to taking it for a spin on the 7.
i still need to check into the allegations that it's worth a lot more than i thought. replacing the optical cell with one from the contax will require a little widening of the opening in the in helicoid on the lathe and i'll definitely have to trim down the internal hood or replace it with something else, but otherwise the procedure looks to be pretty straight forward.
is your MC version built like 58/1.2 or does it have one of the more difficult mounts to replace like 28/2, 35/1.8, 50/1.4, etc?
Apr 21, 2012 at 08:29 AM
p.67 #18What is your most recent (alt) lens purchase?
sebboh wrote:
I didn't know this lens existed. I'll be very interested to see the samples.here's what the lens looks like:
http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7248/7095624723_9ed694fafd_b.jpg
Wow. It's in fantastic shape. Here's hoping you got a diamond for a glass price.
sebboh wrote:
also, my two leitz lenses meet:
http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7045/6949553452_3d38983af1_o.jpg
This made me chuckle, but then I really looked and I'd forgotten how compact the 350 is for its focal length. Really an underappreciated lens.
freaklikeme wrote
sebboh wrote
rokkor 50/3.5 macro in m39 mounthttp://farm8.staticflickr.com/7248/7095624723_9ed694fafd_b.jpg
Wow. It's in fantastic shape. Here's hoping you got a diamond for a glass price.
sebboh wrote:
also, my two leitz lenses meet:
http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7045/6949553452_3d38983af1_o.jpg
This made me chuckle, but then I really looked and I'd forgotten how compact the 350 is for its focal length. Really an underappreciated lens.
Apr 21, 2012 at 09:50 AM
p.67 #19What is your most recent (alt) lens purchase?
It's not the same as my MC PG 58/1.2 lens, it looks more like my HH 35/1.8 but it also has 4 screws on the mount face.
Apr 21, 2012 at 12:33 PM
p.67 #20What is your most recent (alt) lens purchase?
Couldn't resist.
Hasselblad 500 C/M by Martin Hertsius, on Flickr
But I think I need to replace the focusing screen with something brighter. Any suggestions?
The HBL is smaller than I thought, here compared to the mighty Pentax 67II and 90/2.8.
Pentax 67II vs. Hasselblad 500 C/M by Martin Hertsius, on Flickr
Edit: By the way, these shots are very "3D" in my opinion and was taken with NEX-5N and ZM 50/2 at f/4.
Hasselblad 500 C/M by Martin Hertsius, on Flickr
But I think I need to replace the focusing screen with something brighter. Any suggestions?
The HBL is smaller than I thought, here compared to the mighty Pentax 67II and 90/2.8.
Pentax 67II vs. Hasselblad 500 C/M by Martin Hertsius, on Flickr
Edit: By the way, these shots are very "3D" in my opinion and was taken with NEX-5N and ZM 50/2 at f/4.
Apr 22, 2012 at 06:16 AM