Custom/low-volume manufacturing done by shops that specialize in lenses for the scientific market is expensive. I have one lens that was $40K Forty Years ago. The Pentax UAT 85/4.5 was $1400 almost Fifty years ago. Look them up on Ebay now- expensive. I toyed with the idea of sending mine to Chris to have converted to M-Mount. Would be great on the M Monochrom.
boojum
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Here you are, one ready to ship: SUPER RARE!! 【 TOP MINT 】 Pentax Ultra Achromatic Takumar 85mm f/4.5 Lens JAPAN | eBay
boojum
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As for the Skyllaney Bertele selling price, I am glad that is not my decision. The more they sell the more money they make, but how many can they produce of their superb quality in reasonable time? If they cut corners - highly unlikely - their reputation suffers and their reputation now is very good. And then overhead and amortization, salaries and so on.
We will have to wait and see.
They are not bringing this lens out to make money. This lens is more dedication to the art of engineering. The practical solution out the door, and the elegant solution that pushes personal limits is in. I understand that- both when I was the Supervisory Engineer and keeping engineers happy, and now as "Senior Engineer" working projects because I like them.
james.liam
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Someone before mentioned the Sonnar 50 that was the model for the Bertele...I was the one who bought it! The mount is beautifully engineered and masterfully executed. Perfect lens for a Monochrom.
I think this image was at ƒ/2,8, M9M, minimal post:
I think this image was at ƒ/2,8, M9M, minimal post:
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