Perar lenses - Batch III taking orders

[Bobfrance]

Even if you can stuff your M in your pocket, it is still too heavy to be practical.

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[jsrockit]

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🙄 back at ya... what type of pocket are we talking about? Pants? no. Jacket? maybe, yes...but with that weight, it'll be swinging around and be annoying, etc.

 

[ferider]

Hmm. I rather use my Rollei 35 .... and spend the rest of the money on a real lens. Or a ticket to Hawaii 🙂

 

[Coldkennels]

🙄 back at ya... what type of pocket are we talking about? Pants? no. Jacket? maybe, yes...but with that weight, it'll be swinging around and be annoying, etc.

If I can fit a Fed 2 with a collapsible Industar in the back pocket of my jeans, I don't see why an M3 with the Perar wouldn't fit. And personally, the weight isn't an issue to me in a good winter coat. But in a suit jacket... yeah, I'm totally with you on that one.

 

[maddoc]

Since I know the number of persons on the waiting lens from the recent batch, I wonder how long delivery will take. This lens was an amazing success. 🙂

 

[hteasley]

I've been really curious about the fast 50mm from MS Optical a few years ago, and have been wondering if they would do a new one. I'd probably order one right away, given how much I like the Perar.

 

[jsrockit]

Well, I'll have to eat my words in this thread... I had a change of heart and decided to try it again. Ordered the MKII one a few days ago and it should be sent soon. I'm a sucker for small lenses and this should be nice on the M9 (previously I only tried it on the M8). That said, it won't be fitting into my pockets anytime soon (especially not my ass pockets).

 

[jsrockit]

I've been really curious about the fast 50mm from MS Optical a few years ago, and have been wondering if they would do a new one. I'd probably order one right away, given how much I like the Perar.

Yes, I'd love to try that out too.

 

[kzphoto]

Make that a third for the fast 50. 😀

 

[flip]

The size is so appealing, but I can't help to wonder at the handling. Anything good or bad to say?

 

[kuvvy]

I have the original 35 perar and I'd be interested in a fast 50 too. Are there any pix of the discontinued one?

 

[japancamerahunter]

I am currently testing an M-mount Contax planar 35mm f2, and I have to say it is a joy to have that lens on a Leica body. I am certainly starting to enjoy this testing lark, that is for sure.

 

[jarski]

would be nice to see full frame samples of the lens. my impression has been similar to jsrockit's (before he ate his words).

 

[Vickko]

I played with one in a store in Montreal. They took it in as a used item.

Wow, what a cute lens. The images on the store M9 were fantastic.

I can't wait to get mine (I'm on the waiting list).

Vick

 

[jsrockit]

I was told they are getting more either this week or next.

 

[jsrockit]

would be nice to see full frame samples of the lens. my impression has been similar to jsrockit's (before he ate his words).

Well, for me, I like the tiny size... there's not exactly any unique signature to me (which I still don't see). It is capable, but not magical. Many images that are very nice from this lens have a lot of PP done to them. You have to take that into account.

 

[JMQ]

Here are a couple of shots taken earlier this year in NYC, taken on the M9 with a Batch I Perar. Yes, I was walking around St Marks Place with the compact set up in my coat pocket.

Photos are full frame.

 

[segedi]

The size is so appealing, but I can't help to wonder at the handling. Anything good or bad to say?

Here is a video I made that shows some of the handling.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=WnAurbkK42k

Overall, it's still my favorite 35mm lens.

 

[fbf]

damn, the hexanon 50/2.4 L costs over $1000 now????????

 

[jamesk8752]

I've got a used copy coming over the water to me from the UK (thanks, Bob) - should make a great pocketable setup with my GXR/M mount. Can't wait to try it out!

Regards, Jim