tbarker13
shooter of stuff
Some very nice images there.
As you say, pairing that with a Planar (or hex or cron) could fit nicely with what I
want to accomplish.
It's funny. When I used film Ms, I never really got into the 50mm focal length. I wish I had spent more time exploring these lenses.
As you say, pairing that with a Planar (or hex or cron) could fit nicely with what I
want to accomplish.
It's funny. When I used film Ms, I never really got into the 50mm focal length. I wish I had spent more time exploring these lenses.
tbarker13
shooter of stuff
Well, I'm not sure it fits 100 percent into my plan, but I just ordered a 50/2 heliar. Probably not quite up to the sharpness, etc of the planar/summicron/hex, but I like the images I've seen from it. And it looks quite compact - a big plus for a travel lens to go with the 28. (and a part of my mind believes everyone should own a collapsible lens)
For part II of the equation, I want to try the Nikkor 50/1.4. Been looking around. I see a couple at KevinCameras (not known for good prices) in the $500 range. But they are listed with cleaning marks on the front element.
I also found one at Collectible Cameras for $650, listed as 9-.
http://www.ritzcam.com/catalog/index.php?category_id=540
I've never dealt with Collectible, so I don't have much to go on.
For part II of the equation, I want to try the Nikkor 50/1.4. Been looking around. I see a couple at KevinCameras (not known for good prices) in the $500 range. But they are listed with cleaning marks on the front element.
I also found one at Collectible Cameras for $650, listed as 9-.
http://www.ritzcam.com/catalog/index.php?category_id=540
I've never dealt with Collectible, so I don't have much to go on.
ferider
Veteran
Congrats on the Heliar !
Reg the Nikkor, you should be able to get one for US 300-400, Tim. My last one came for US 275 from ebay.
It depends a bit on which one you get: the very early ones (serial 5005x or less than 320x, made in Tokyo) and the very late ones with black rim are preferrable, IMO.
Best,
Roland.
Reg the Nikkor, you should be able to get one for US 300-400, Tim. My last one came for US 275 from ebay.
It depends a bit on which one you get: the very early ones (serial 5005x or less than 320x, made in Tokyo) and the very late ones with black rim are preferrable, IMO.
Best,
Roland.
tbarker13
shooter of stuff
Ahh thanks. Good to know about the different versions.
What is it about the earlier (or later) versions that makes them more desirable? Do they have the same optical formula?
I think I've only seen versions that are totally silver. At least I do not remember seeing one with a black rim. Is the black rim visible from the side? Or only by looking directly at the front element?
The one at Collectible Camera has a #350xxx serial number.
What is it about the earlier (or later) versions that makes them more desirable? Do they have the same optical formula?
I think I've only seen versions that are totally silver. At least I do not remember seeing one with a black rim. Is the black rim visible from the side? Or only by looking directly at the front element?
The one at Collectible Camera has a #350xxx serial number.
ferider
Veteran
Robert just sold a beautiful black rimmed one a week or so ago:
http://www.rangefinderforum.com/photopost-classifieds/showproduct.php?product=9553&cat=2
(listing has pictures).
Here is (a normal chrome) one:
https://secure.ffordes.com/index.htm (for 245 Pounds)
Benilliam was trying to sell his. He might still have it.
Best,
Roland.
http://www.rangefinderforum.com/photopost-classifieds/showproduct.php?product=9553&cat=2
(listing has pictures).
Here is (a normal chrome) one:
https://secure.ffordes.com/index.htm (for 245 Pounds)
Benilliam was trying to sell his. He might still have it.
Best,
Roland.
