Hektor 73mm, Thambar, Summarex, what else?

[DominikDUK]

Most lenses with some severe scratches and cleaning marks on the front element or an UV Filter with scratches.

[jcrutcher]

I picked up a Summarex last week, just learning how to use it.



Wide open. Iso 1250

[jcrutcher]

More from the 85mm Summarex

Wide open iso 640




Wide open iso 160




All except the M9 photo were processed on IPad with photogene. I'm sure lightroom would look better. I'll keep working the lens and will post mor later.

Jim

[menos]

Very nice!
You sure pay a price to get to these kind of pictures with the Summarex (cost, weight and bulk), but I think, it is worth it.

Show more, once, you can share some ;-)

I especially like the colors in the last frame!

[awslee]

You might want to also take a look at the Astro Berlin Rosher Kino Portrait 75/2.3. Here is a link to some of the photos

http://www.oldlensclub.hk/viewtopic.php?f=47&t=4158

They are a lot cheaper than the Dallmeyer

[rxmd]

Originally Posted by awslee

You might want to also take a look at the Astro Berlin Rosher Kino Portrait 75/2.3. Here is a link to some of the photos

http://www.oldlensclub.hk/viewtopic.php?f=47&t=4158

They are a lot cheaper than the Dallmeyer

I don't see any photos on that site.

[jcrutcher]

A couple more examples of the 85mm Summarex shot today.

All M9

ISO 640, F8, 1/350 85MM Summarex


ISO 640, F8, 1/350 90 Summicron ASPH







ISO 160, wide open F1.5, 1/1500 85mm Summarex


ISO 160, wide open F2.0 1/1000 90mm Summicron ASPH



The summarex lens is sharp stopped down and renders colors accurately. Bokeh is good, not over the top but for a long lens it's nice. I also included the same shot (the next day however) with a 90mm Summicron ASPH to compare. Jim

[jcrutcher]

Here are a few shot with a 73mm Hektor, all with a Leica IIIG and BW400CN kodak film.













This lens has sharpness and good OOF, it's fun to use, small but heavy and since it's a LTM can be used on Screw and M's.

[jcrutcher]

Hektor 73mm wide open, IIIA camera. Portra 400 shot at 800

[menos]

Jim, your copy of the Hektor 7.3cm looks to be absolutely marvelous!
Very nice portrait of your friend!

[jcrutcher]

Originally Posted by menos

Jim, your copy of the Hektor 7.3cm looks to be absolutely marvelous!
Very nice portrait of your friend!

Thank you! I purchased it from a fellow RFF'r and it has not disapointed me, I only wish I would use it more.

[jcrutcher]

I shot this combo this week after a very long rest. Can't wait for the film to come back.

IIIg 85mm Summarex

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[philipus]

Why, oh, why did I have to discover this thread...



Not sure if these fall in the same category as the dreamlike lenses, but does anyone have experience with the Canon 135/4 and 85/1.5 or the Nikon 2/85?

[Thomas78]

Here is a thread about the Canon 85/1.5.

http://www.rangefinderforum.com/foru...d.php?t=108612


I think my Canon 85/1.5 (chrome) might have some focusing problems, but I have to look closer at it and perhaps send it to a CLA. (The DOF at 1 m and f/1.5 for a 85 mm lens is about +/- 6 mm)

Regarding the Hektor 73 mm I am still at my first roll.

[menos]

Originally Posted by philipus

Why, oh, why did I have to discover this thread...



Not sure if these fall in the same category as the dreamlike lenses, but does anyone have experience with the Canon 135/4 and 85/1.5 or the Nikon 2/85?

Here is a thread about the Nikkor-P.C 85/1.5

http://www.rangefinderforum.com/foru...d.php?t=121186

[rxmd]

Originally Posted by Thomas78

I think my Canon 85/1.5 (chrome) might have some focusing problems, but I have to look closer at it and perhaps send it to a CLA. (The DOF at 1 m and f/1.5 for a 85 mm lens is about +/- 6 mm)

Yeah, and most rangefinders really aren't accurate enough for that in terms of effective baselength. It can be really hit and miss. We are beyond Noctilux territory there in terms of the precision required.

[jcrutcher]

Shot with iiiG and 85 mm Summarex