Fast 50 progenitor(s). OR, Who really started it all?

rbiemer

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Casual Photphile has just posted a short piece about the Biotar 58mm f/2 lens that contains a link to an interesting thread about fast 50s and where they came from. The author disputes Zeiss' claim about the Planar.

http://www.reduser.net/forum/showth...ast-50mm-lenses-Planar-vs-Opic-Lens-evolution

I don't know the author but I do think he makes a good argument.

As well, even though this sort of discussion does not really change my photography nor make much difference in what I actually practice, I do find these kinds of historical discussions interesting and engaging.


Rob
 
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