jcrutcher
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I just purchased the 50mm Nickel 2.0 non-collapsible AND a new R3M. first roll of film is in it so I'll report soon. I intend to use the lens on my IIIf and M6 also so I can compare.
New Classic Collection Nickel 50/3.5 and 50/2 Heliars
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seakayaker1
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. . . . . looking forward to reading your review of the VC 50mm Nickel 2.0.
For those who bought the either the 50/2 or 50/3.5 what is experience and recommendations for the two lenses.
Thanks,
Dan
jcrutcher
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Just got back my first roll from my new R3M and nickel 50 mm 2.0. I'll post more photos later when I have more time to scan.
This shot was early evening shot wide open at 1/15, Porta 160VC processed at a lab and I scanned it with my Plustek 7600. I am very impressed with the first roll. Not only is it an excellent lens but the camera is awesome also.
This shot was early evening shot wide open at 1/15, Porta 160VC processed at a lab and I scanned it with my Plustek 7600. I am very impressed with the first roll. Not only is it an excellent lens but the camera is awesome also.
dogberryjr
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Seems to have the slightest shift towards magenta.
jcrutcher
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now that you mention it I agree. not sure if it's the film, lens, camera or my novice scanning technique. I'll rescan with no adjustments and take another look. thanks!
jcrutcher
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Alnitak
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Just got this lens and I really like the rendering it has wide open. Just slightly soft with a nice roll-off to the bokeh. Very sharp stopped down.
Voigtländer 50mm f/2 Heliar Classic @ f/2 + Leica M9 by jhapeman, on Flickr
Voigtländer 50mm f/2 Heliar Classic @ f/2 + Leica M9 by jhapeman, on Flickr
At least for these two 50mm Heliars, the traditional Heliar optical formula is used: Here's a sample, and the 50mm f/2 lens diagram:
Wide open at f/2
At f/2.4
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sanmich
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I have a question concerning the 3.5:
What is the filter thread, and where can I find quality filters for it?
I know that it is 27mm diameter, but the pitch is not standard...
Also: the whole lens seems to be designed to be shot with the hood on.
Any experience without the hood?
What is the filter thread, and where can I find quality filters for it?
I know that it is 27mm diameter, but the pitch is not standard...
Also: the whole lens seems to be designed to be shot with the hood on.
Any experience without the hood?
haempe
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I use the lens usualy without hood.
I have a rowi skylight filter on it, as you say: false pitch, screws not complete in, but it hold on...
I have a rowi skylight filter on it, as you say: false pitch, screws not complete in, but it hold on...
sanmich
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The more I search about this, the more frustrating it is.
About zero information but the clear knowledge that someone at Cosina, for an obscure reason (could this be some kind of a joke?)
decided that designing the Heliar 3.5 with a standard filter thread was not fun enough :bang::bang:
About zero information but the clear knowledge that someone at Cosina, for an obscure reason (could this be some kind of a joke?)
decided that designing the Heliar 3.5 with a standard filter thread was not fun enough :bang::bang:
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haempe
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sanmich
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found this:
http://www.rangefinderforum.com/forums/showthread.php?p=1440194#post1440194
could the LTM and Nikon mount lenses share the same filter thread?
http://www.rangefinderforum.com/forums/showthread.php?p=1440194#post1440194
could the LTM and Nikon mount lenses share the same filter thread?
raid
Dad Photographer
Heliar 50/3.5 @ 4.0:
raid
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Heliar 50/2 @ 2.0:
raid
Dad Photographer
Heliar 50/2@ 2.8:
raid
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Heliar 50/2 @ 2.0:
robert blu
quiet photographer
simo in florence
simo in florence
m7 ; heliar 50mm F2 anniversary edition; kodak ektar 100 ; CS3 + LR
simo in florence
m7 ; heliar 50mm F2 anniversary edition; kodak ektar 100 ; CS3 + LR
furcafe
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I have both lenses. They definitely share the same hood, so I would guess that they also share the same filter thread (IIRC, 37mm if you use the hood thread).
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jsrockit
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Anybody using the f/2 version on a M9? How do you like it? Any examples?
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