Last edited by goamules; 15-Apr-2019 at 12:27.
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I size 35mm on screen to be symbolic of what size they used to be printed: 4x6. Everyone was happy looking at that sized prints, in ancient times.
#1 = Summicron
#2 = Nokton
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Wow. I've shot Summicrons for a very long time and never seen anything like that. Which version is yours? Some people seem to prefer the Dual Range and similar Rigid version over the late 6 element, but I've never found an advantage in my use. I guess it depends a lot on what you point it at. I'd be curious to see a direct comparison of those lenses if you ever do one, though I've mostly moved to an old Sonnar 1.5 these days anyway.
It's the DR version. I'll do a comparison on identical shots.
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My second year going to the Renaissance Fair - the jousting is my favorite thing. So I brought some more "serious" gear this time.
Nikon F5, Sigma 300mm f/2.8, XX, HC-110 dil. H:
Nice Bryan. That brings it in.
My Nokton 50/1.5 on an M9 at f2.8. This was indeed the end of the road for this old dog. I might have missed focus on the face of the dog. But now the camera has a serious back focus issue with this lens. And to a lesser degree with my 35mm and not as noticeable when using a 25mm. I think the camera might of got banged around too much on some of my hiking trips with it.
Old Buster by tuco, on Flickr
Thanks tuco. I like the photo of your dog. I don't have many good photos of my first and only dog unfortunately, but maybe I'll dig one up.
My Leica M9 also had focus issues after a bit of use. After getting the sensor replaced last year and not really using it much I finally just got rid of it when I was offered a sweet trade+cash deal for it.
Thanks. I got a DR on my first M a very long time ago. That M3 is long gone, but I still have the DR. I never had a complaint about it, and took a picture with it on a newspaper job that my friends and I jokingly called "the sharpest picture ever taken on 35mm". I thought maybe it was one of my pitifully few Flickr uploads, but don't see it. Maybe I'll upload it just for fun.
I got a 80's 6 element on a camera I was buying and liked it just enough better that I stuck with it. I know that lens gets some blowback; even Mike Johnston gives it grief. I feel guilty enough to compare them every few years, but always decide they are both great. Have you ever used the later lens? A friend has the first 6 element version, and I suspect we would be the absolute happiest if we switched, since I'm more of a boke nut and he is more resolution obsessed. I just don't really think there are any bad Summicrons.
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