Carl Zeiss Sonnar T* 50mm F1.5 Limited Edition Nikon S Mt 1st Photos

[raid]

I got a Nikon S3 2000 just to get the Millenium 50/1.4 Nikkor. I use an Amedeo adapter to use this my lens on an M camera.

 

[Miles.]

I got a Nikon S3 2000 just to get the Millenium 50/1.4 Nikkor. I use an Amedeo adapter to this my lens on an M camera.

That's a lovely combo.

I was able to find the Millennium lens alone but did have to send it out for a cleaning as there was light haze. Fortunately it came off easily without any damage to the coating.

 

[raid]

My combo set is still like new. I rarely use the lens and I have never used the camera.

 

[ZoomP]

What is the current market value of the lens if you paid %400 for the repair?

It's not cheap but at least it still can be done. Like what many said here, this lens is so rare there's hardly any copy out there for sales. I'm just glad Cosina still got the parts or expertise to fix it. Can't wait to receive mine. Expected time frame is 5 weeks.

 

[ZoomP]

My combo set is still like new. I rarely use the lens and I have never used the camera.

Use the body already! or you've meant for it to be a collection. The lens is sharp and contrasty. If you're using Gen 1 of the Amadeo adapter, then focusing it takes a bit of adjustment since it goes the other direction when you focus. Gen 2 corrects that but focus throw is still rather long. I love it for slow street photography.

 

[furcafe]

Copy over from Jon's post:

Serial no recorded so far:

15715012
15715087
15715108
15715135
15715203
15715209
15715218
15715219
15715246
15715284
15715044
15715305
15715182 - Adding mine

Btw, the rear element on mine developed some kind of condensation over the years. Only realised it when I shot wide open at infinity and noticed glow. Was hoping to find a replacement but is almost impossible to find one now. Contacted Zeiss Singapore agent and happy to report, they are able to send mine back to Cosina for repair. Estimated wait time is about 5 weeks or so. Cost me around $500 USD to replace the rear element and recalibrate the lens.

The other lens I have in S-mount is the Millennium Nikkor 50 f1.4. Both lenses are currently on gen 2 version of Amadeo adapter. Can't wait to have this lens reunite back with its Nikkor brother.

Here's a photo of the condensation.
. . .

Good to hear that Zeiss can still service this rare lens. When I knocked an element loose in an accident 7 years ago, I was able to get it fixed for a very reasonable $158 (lens went to Zeiss USA, who then forwarded it to Japan). I've managed to bang up the original hood, too, though I expect a replacement is at least as difficult as to find as a replacement lens. Fortunately, the bayonet mount for the 50/1.5 Sonnar S-mount's hood is the same as some other CV & ZM lenses & generic (albeit oversized for the Sonnar) replacements are plentiful.

 

[Mongo Park]

Can't have 13 in the list so adding mine.
15715012
15715087
15715108
15715129 (bought at Robert White photography UK circa 2008)
15715135
15715203
15715209
15715218
15715219
15715246
15715284
15715044
15715305
15715182

 

[ZoomP]

Copy over from Jon's post:

Serial no recorded so far:

15715012
15715087
15715108
15715135
15715203
15715209
15715218
15715219
15715246
15715284
15715044
15715305
15715182 - Adding mine

Btw, the rear element on mine developed some kind of condensation over the years. Only realised it when I shot wide open at infinity and noticed glow. Was hoping to find a replacement but is almost impossible to find one now. Contacted Zeiss Singapore agent and happy to report, they are able to send mine back to Cosina for repair. Estimated wait time is about 5 weeks or so. Cost me around $500 USD to replace the rear element and recalibrate the lens.

The other lens I have in S-mount is the Millennium Nikkor 50 f1.4. Both lenses are currently on gen 2 version of Amadeo adapter. Can't wait to have this lens reunite back with its Nikkor brother.

Here's a photo of the condensation.
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51996874275_e49d5b129f_b.jpg

Just got my lens back after exactly 5 weeks out to Japan! It's perfectly clean now! Love it!

 

[ocs301]

Hi

Anyone have any thoughts or suggestions on how to get one these?

Thanks - Tim

 

[keytarjunkie]

Hi

Anyone have any thoughts or suggestions on how to get one these?

Thanks - Tim

Hey Tim. With much patience! They occasionally pop up for sale here. Otherwise, maybe a trip to Ginza…

 

[ZoomP]

Hi

Anyone have any thoughts or suggestions on how to get one these?

Thanks - Tim

This has gotta be one of the more elusive lenses out there.

 

[JMF]

Can't have 13 in the list so adding mine.
15715012
15715087
15715108
15715129 (bought at Robert White photography UK circa 2008)
15715135
15715203
15715209
15715218
15715219
15715246
15715284
15715044
15715305
15715182

Adding mine which is a prototype with serial number 00000012.

Using it with a Nikon to M Amedeo adapter and RF calibration is spot on.





Hoping to use it on my S2 soon !

 

[JMF]

Untitled by JM__, on Flickr

 

[JMF]

Untitled by JM__, on Flickr

 

[rob.nyc1]

I found one of these in Japan for $2000 USD. Seems very high. Comes with the original hood, lens cap, box. Mint. Hmm …

 

[maartenmoerman]

Adding mine to the list:

15715012
15715087
15715108
15715129 (bought at Robert White photography UK circa 2008)
15715135
15715203
15715209
15715218
15715219
15715230 (mine)
15715246
15715284
15715044
15715305
15715182

 

[JMF]

Adding mine:

00000012 (prototype)
15715012
15715087
15715108
15715129
15715135
15715203
15715209
15715218
15715219
15715230
15715246
15715284
15715044
15715305
15715182







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