Chiyoko Super Rokkor 85cm 1:2.8 - LTM pre-Minolta

[foox]

It is strange but I can't find a topic about this lens, so created this one:

Full name:
Chiyoda Kogaku Chiyoko Super Rokkor 1:2.8 f=8.5cm C

Characteristics:
f[mm] 85
A max [1/f] 2.8
A min[1/f] 16
Lens design [el.] 5
Lens design [gr.] 3
Filter thread Ø front[mm] 40
closefocus 135cm

Full tests and review on digital 35mm camera

 

[charjohncarter]

Nice have you used it? It sure looks clean enough.

 

[Ccoppola82]

I have the 50mm 1.8 and it’s fantastic. Curious to see what the 85 does.

 

[foox]

Nice have you used it? It sure looks clean enough.

No, still haven't take photos in real life with it. I've bought it directly for review - could not pass by when I met this lens - I'm something like a Minolta-boy,.. Actually it wasn't cheap, but condition is amazing, right

 

[presspass]

I have one bought in excellent condition, complete with hood and caps. Focus was stiff so it went to Youxin Ye for a cla and came back with its issues sorted. At least as good as an Elmar 4.0 ltm, long focus throw. Don't use my ltm cameras as much as I should, so it didn't have a lot of work in 2018.

 

[TenEleven]

I had one of these. Very credible performer. If I recall it's already very decent from wide-open, but the heavy weight (I think above 400g) and me not shooting tele-lenses on my RFs made me switch to a Canon 100/3.5 which is much lighter and smaller and thus can go into my bag without being a burden when it's not being used.

 

[huffmalw]

Canon, Minolta, Nicca, Leotax, Reid etc. rangefinders

Canon, Minolta, Nicca, Leotax, Reid etc. rangefinders

I have created a website covering all the Canon rangefinders 1935-1968 and Canon rangefinder lenses. Also there is coverage of Nicca, and pages on all the Minolta-35 cameras and their lenses. Also some other M39 rangefinders (Reid, etc.)
https://www.canonrangefinder.org/index.htm
perhaps have a look... Larry Huffman huffman@gmx.com

 

[raid]

Congrats on getting this not so common lens.

The weight can play a role in having me avoid using some lenses, such as the Nikon 105/2.5 ltm, Nikon 85/2 ltm, Summicron 90/2 M. It is a workout to carry such lenses in a bag for several hours.

 

[huffmalw]

An interesting Rokkor lens is the 110mm f5.6 - unusual focal length and speed

there is complete coverage of Rokkor rangefinder lenses at
www.canonrangefinder.org
thanks, Larry

 

[Lightshow]

http://manuellfokus.no/chiyoko-tele-rokkor-11cm-f5-6/


http://forum.mflenses.com/very-old-minolta-lenses-chiyoko-family-t75285,highlight,+chiyoko.html

 

[kville79]

I just picked up one of these lenses with a iiif I recently purchased, any sample images from this lens? Debating on keeping it or not, since I really don't shoot portrait or zoom shots much with RF cameras

 

[kville79]

Never mind, followed the links... Crazy and chaotic bokeh on the lens! from these images looks like I'm going to keep it



http://manuellfokus.no/chiyoko-super-rokkor-8-5cm-f2-8/

 

[foox]

An interesting Rokkor lens is the 110mm f5.6 - unusual focal length and speed
...
thanks, Larry

Yes, one of the rarest Minolta's lenses.

Has been tested and reviewed here