Sparrow
Veteran
It doesn't look that simple to me, I suspect you need a man with the required skills ...
Drago
Established
The lens is back in production i guess as it appears at B&H photo for 289$, which is quite "cheap" for a rangefinder lens 
There'r also some other interesting 50mm lens. It's nice to see 50mm lenses from voigtlander
There'r also some other interesting 50mm lens. It's nice to see 50mm lenses from voigtlander Sparrow
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I don't always use it, but it's this one ... although I'll probably use the Leica one now I know it fits
... sorry about the rubbish photo
... sorry about the rubbish photo
Roger Hicks
Veteran
Dear Stewart,
That's why I've never done it. When Frances fell in love with (and bought) the 50/2.5 Summarit, the Color Skopar became a bit redundant, and of course, it's not very saleable in that state. It'd be interesting to try 'em side by side, though.
Cheers,
R.
The lens is back in production i guess as it appears at B&H photo for 289$,
Huh? this is simply not true. Their site's said that forever. I trust what cameraquest states about CV more than B&H.
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Sparrow
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Roger
I'm not sure there will much difference, it's almost indistinguishable from the last but one Summicron; in real world use that is, but yes, it would be of interest
kermaier
Well-known
Yes, I'd discovered this myself too.
Of course, not just the 12585, but any of the clip-on hoods for e39 lenses, like the IROOA, ITOOY or SOOFM. They just barely grab onto the little lip on the lens barrel after removing the stock round hood.I usually use the CV LH-2 hood, which is great (looks like an old OLLUX) and also fits the 28/3.5 Skopar (doesn't vignette on my R-D1, but dunno about full-frame).
::Ari
sanmich
Veteran
among the VC lenses, I think the skopar 50 is one of those with QC issues yielding a broad range of reports on its performance.
Tom A, and many others here like it, while some don't, and a friend of mines told me that his was really not up there performance wise.
The 28 and 35 skopars, on the contrary have only very good reports about them, so I'm not sure the comparison is possible.
Tom A, and many others here like it, while some don't, and a friend of mines told me that his was really not up there performance wise.
The 28 and 35 skopars, on the contrary have only very good reports about them, so I'm not sure the comparison is possible.
pau3
Well-known
The 50/2.5 was my first rf lens, long time ago. Now I have several fifties of
different brands, and I don't use it very often. But I keep it. Mainly because I think
that maybe my son will use it, sometime in the future. Anyway, a fine lens.
Best, Pau
different brands, and I don't use it very often. But I keep it. Mainly because I think
that maybe my son will use it, sometime in the future. Anyway, a fine lens.
Best, Pau
Erik van Straten
Veteran
The tab is fixed on the inside by two screws. Remove the four screws on the back and remove the chrome ring. Then remove the four black screws that you see when the chrome ring is removed. Now all the parts of the lens come loose. It's construction is simple. Tighten the two screws that hold the focusing tab. The re-assembly of the lens is easy.
Good luck!
Erik.
FrankS
Registered User
Roger, I'd love it if you, with your extensive lens testing experience, would do this two lens test/comparison.
Roger Hicks
Veteran
Dear Erik,
I thought it might be that easy, but I wasn't brave enough to find out. Now I may be! The flat chrome ring on the back just lifts out when those screws are undone?
Thanks,
R.
Erik van Straten
Veteran
Yes, it does. Under the ring you'll find four black screws that you have to remove. They are located just under the chrome screws.
Then undo the focusing mount. A simple affair, because it is a 50mm. A 35mm is much more complicated.
Then you can reach the screws of the tab.
Erik.
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johannielscom
Snorting silver salts
Hacksawed the IUFOO to a real nice hood for the CV 50/2.5!
Thanks Erik!
ray*j*gun
Veteran
It was the first extra lens I bought for my IIIc and it was what I could (would) afford plus it was small......... and wow was I happy with it. Mine is sliver made very well and solid. I became a fan of cv's which are still the bargins in this class esp lately.
gliderbee
Well-known
Exactly ! No need for a camera bag, just a coat or a vest with a few pockets. I have the the same as you, plus the 25 ("maybe" a bit too much, but well ...
Stefan.
dmc
Bessa Driver
Just received notification from B&H that they have received stock of the 50/2.5 and are shipping mine out. Just thought everyone who is looking for one would like to know. I paid $289.00 plus shipping for mine. If you have been looking for one, this may be your chance.