hexanon 21/35 dualie for cheap!

[fbf]

I have the 21/35 Konica Dual. I agree with Dante that it is a perfect companion on the M8. Sharpness and contrast are excellent. Lens is solidly built and ohhhhhh so smooth. The only drawback is that it doesn't focus very close, but still, a beautiful lens. I have mine coded as WATE with marker, but sometimes still get the cyan drift in the corners.

Not a very "arty" gallery, but a majority of the images here were taken on a weekend trip with my wife and her parents, with the Konica Dual. http://www.pbase.com/keithbg/mohonk&page=all

Thanks Keith. Any experience with film Ms? I agree that the minimum focus distance is a little disappointing (would be perfect if it is like the zm 21/4.5 biogon-c).

 

[kbg32]

No fbf, I haven't as of yet, used it with any film Ms. Yes, the 21/4.5 is fantastic as well!

 

[kbg32]

what a beautiful place!

Yes, Mohonk is truly a beautiful place. The weekend was a gift from my in-laws. I have only visited the grounds before, with a day pass, but never stayed overnight as it is quite expensive for a weekend stay.

 

[rocheung]

many leica's hexar's prices are dropping remarkly. Below is the lowest price in HK
35 F2 ASPH US$900 non 6 bit
50 F2 Latest Version (non 6 Bit) 550
21 F2.8 $1400
50 F2.8 $$500
75 1.4 2800
90 F2.5 summarit $700
All of them are 90% or above mint state. Some with boxes and papers, some are not.

I expect they will continue to drop!