bought another 50mm lens

[FrankS]

The one few people talk about and that is thought suspect by many. The CV 50mm f2.5 . This will be the most modern lens I own, the others are all from the 1940's to '70's. It'll be interesting to see what it offers. Much is made on the quality of lenses with some folks paying $1000's. I like the alternative/guerrilla/subversive approach of using lenses like this and the FSU stuff. During a RFF print exchange a while ago, I recieved a very good print done with the CV 50 f2.5.

 

[back alley]

when will this insanity end??

😉

 

[dcsang]

It's a 50.. since when does Frank "end" with 50's 😉

Dave

 

[Nachkebia]

You just reminded me that I want c sonnar 50 1.5, congrats and thank you 😀

 

[back alley]

sell them all frank and buy one really good one...

 

[FrankS]

I just may do that someday. Right now, 50mm lenses are like women and I want to try them all. I'm not ready to settle down with jsut one 50mm lens yet. 🙂

 

[Nachkebia]

As long as you bank account needs no viagra you are the boss 😀 enjoy!

 

[kully]

Hey Frank, I for one would be interested in what you think of this lens in general and on a ii(i) Leica.

I'm considering the getting the same lens, but am wondering if it wouldn't be too big for the iiia.

 

[FrankS]

I'll let you know, Kully. I've still got a Leica IIf to try it on. Look for it in the Camera and Coffee thread too. 🙂

 

[FrankS]

BTW, did you all read the thread on PNet where the psoter compares his Leica/Summicron picture with his wife's Canonet picture? It was a few/several days ago.

 

[steve garza]

I'm still considering whicj 50 to buy....this may be an option for me. What is the size relative to Elmar and 'Cron?

 

[FrankS]

Hi Steve. Someone else will need to answer that because I don't have this lens yet. Just agreed to buy it today. Who has this lens already?

 

[steve garza]

I may wait to see some images from it.....before I decide....

 

[rover]

sell them all frank and buy one really good one...

scrooge 🙁

 

[back alley]

bah!


😡

 

[back alley]

humbug!


😉

 

[raid]

Frank:

Congrats! Enjoy the lens fully.
I am in a similar position where I still need a modern design 50mm lens. I was tempted by the stellar sharpness of the Heliar 50/3.5 but I can't find it for sale at a price level I can now afford. Maybe I should also look for a CV lens and be staisfied.

Let us know how you like/don't like this new lens.

Raid

 

[wlewisiii]

I'll be interested in seeing your results as well, Frank. I've been pondering a modern 50 as well once my job starts. It would be much more easy on the pocket than either of the ZM's 🙂

William

 

[FrankS]

Raid, check and see if Ray-G's 50mm Hexanon lens is still available for $300. That's a good deal. My personal finances prohibited me from buying that one.

 

[FrankS]

William, for sure. Now that I have a scanner I can share more. (My sister's husband drives a truck. Hauls propane. He calls it "the bomb".)