50mm quandary

[tbarker13]

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.

 

[tbarker13]

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.

 

[ferider]

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.

 

[tbarker13]

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.

 

[ferider]

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.

 

[wintoid]

For part II of the equation, I want to try the Nikkor 50/1.4.

I think Beniliam was selling one of these. Try PMing him!

 

[tbarker13]

Thanks.
Too bad I wasn't looking for one when that one sold here. Looked beautiful.

I sent Beniliam a PM.