Re: 135mm f3.5 Planar T* on that auction site
Thanks Frank, I've got my eyes on the Xenotar's that come up on ebay but think a lot of them seem overpriced as well. I'll most likely buy one in the next few months.
I've also been thinking about having a play with a Xenar, Planar or Xenotar in the 105mm length since I shoot 6x9 only.
Re: 135mm f3.5 Planar T* on that auction site
Here is a 135mm f3.5 T* Planar. Isn't the seller one of "our members"?
http://cgi.ebay.com/Zeiss-135mm-F-3-5-T-Planar-Lens-Very-Nice-Rare_W0QQitemZ130260498687QQcmdZViewItem?hash=item130260498687&_trkparms=39%3A1|66%3A4|65%3A10|240%3A1318&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14
Item 130260498687
Vick
Re: 135mm f3.5 Planar T* on that auction site
That auction makes the dubious claim that the lens covers 5x7". If it is the same design as my single coated version, it just barely covers 4x5" with little room for movement.
Re: 135mm f3.5 Planar T* on that auction site
That fine lens is on the 'bay for only $3300 BIN.
Isn't anyone interested?
Last closing was at $2700. Is that all it is worth?
Vick
Re: 135mm f3.5 Planar T* on that auction site
theres one up there now for 3,3k buy it now.
Re: 135mm f3.5 Planar T* on that auction site
Dear Friends, I have a confession to make...
I am the sucker who picked up the 135mm Lens that started this thread. After taking it out of a test shoot, I must say this lens is worth every penny!
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3205/...7404d134_o.jpg
Carl Zeiss Planar 135mm T* @ f/4
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http://www.flickr.com/photos/charliexia
Re: 135mm f3.5 Planar T* on that auction site
Well there is no chance in the near future that I would be able to come anywhere near theprice of one of these lenses, but I have to say that is an amazing image, congrats on a great piece of glass.
Re: 135mm f3.5 Planar T* on that auction site
Wow.
Wow.
And Wow.
Perfectly round oof bokeh!
Now, could you have gotten the same with the non-T* version of the lens?
Or conversely, what would the same photo have looked like, with the non-T* version of the lens?
Enjoy your new lens.
And part of the joy, is knowing that it is a valuable, legendary lens, as well having incredible image-making capabilities.
Thanks for sharing the image.
Vick
Re: 135mm f3.5 Planar T* on that auction site
this is from my planar 135 f/3.5 at f/4, it's done nicely with close up, tack sharp and contrast is excellent IMHO, rgds haryanto
http://img88.imageshack.us/my.php?im...ar13528lc9.jpg
Re: 135mm f3.5 Planar T* on that auction site
Another one .... $6K to $7K ??????
Item number: 110890339707
From 2008 at $3.5K or so, to now double?