How many 50's is enough?

There are some (many actually) RF lenses that I think are timeless as well. A collapsible 50mm Summicron and Summitar, and a Summarit. A Canon 50 f1.5, and an uncoated Zeiss Sonnar for the Contax (another timeless body). You can't get a modern lens to give you the look that they provide.


But again, to each his own. Different strokes... Live and let live.
 
I love this thread. It has permanently erased any twinge of guilt I felt over having two 50's.

'67 Summilux
Current Cron

I can't stop thinking about a Noctilux....... and I know they're expensive and heavy, but.....
 
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FrankS said:
And yes, I agree, the RF craze IS worlds apart from the DSLR craze! DSLR's are all about newest and greatest which is only transient. RF's are about feel and quality, where a 1960's body or lens is "better" than a modern one.
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However, there are still a lot of RF fans who would rather have a recent Skopar 35mm lens than a fine old Summaron for the same price (and speed and condition). I think that's a symptom of the "latest and greatest" mindset in our midst here at RFF. However, it's good in a way because it allows more of the fine classic equipment to be available for those of us who really appreciate it. :D
 
This is definitely a diseased discussion... It caused me to check on what I had in the way of 50mm lenses...
50mm f/1.4 SMC Takumar M42 (two)
50mm f/1.4 SMC Pentax K (two)
50mm f/1.7 SMC Pentax K
50mm f/1.8 Zuiko OM
50mm f/2.0 Jupiter-8 (two, one marked Zeiss Sonnar)
50mm f/2.5 Color Skopar
50mm f/2.8 SMC Macro Pentax K
50mm f/4.0 SMC Macro Takumar M42
50mm f/4.5 Leitz Focotar
how about a zoom?
50-90 f/3.5 Zuiko (Pen)

Do 55mm lenses fall into the same category?
55mm f/1.8 Auto-Takumar M42 (two, one semi-auto, the other full auto diaphragm)
55mm f/2.2 Auto-Takumar M42
55mm f/4.0 SMC Takumar 6x7 (well, err..)

And doesn't this also open the door to 45's?
45mm f/2.0 Planar G
45mm f/4.0 Bronica Zenzanon
45mm f/4.0 Takumar 6x7
and
43mm f/1.9 SMC Pentax-L in M39
 
I only have a very small number of 50's - a CZJ prewar collapsible 50/2, several Jupiter 8's, a couple of I-61L/D's, and a (SLR/FD) Canon 50/1.8. These are irrelevant as far as it goes these days.

I like the 50's I have. I just need someone willing to trade my 85/2 for a 35/2.8... :(

William
 
How about 50mm lenses that have serial numbers beginning with 50? Do you get bonus points for having any of those?

R.J.
 
RJBender said:
How about 50mm lenses that have serial numbers beginning with 50? Do you get bonus points for having any of those?

R.J.
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No, R.J. That is just silly. This is simply a transparent effort to boost your post count! :)
 
RJBender said:
How about 50mm lenses that have serial numbers beginning with 50? Do you get bonus points for having any of those?

R.J.
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Now I am going to have to check mine. ;)
 
I have way too many 50's myself (ten), but I still need (want) another one - either an old black summilux or an old black summicron in M mount with the focusing ring that is fluted or scalloped, not just ribbed. Focusing tab optional. I might do some trading for the right lens. COndition of the metal is not important, but optics must be flawless.

Ed
 
I only have 1, a new model 2.8 50mm elmar.

I want to get an old uncoated 3.5 Elmar... does this make sense ?

I like this "film noir" look
 
wlewisiii said:
I only have a very small number of 50's - a CZJ prewar collapsible 50/2, several Jupiter 8's, a couple of I-61L/D's, and a (SLR/FD) Canon 50/1.8. These are irrelevant as far as it goes these days.

I like the 50's I have. I just need someone willing to trade my 85/2 for a 35/2.8... :(

William
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William: Is your CZJ 50/2 in LTM or for the Conatx?
 
raid amin said:
William: Is your CZJ 50/2 in LTM or for the Conatx?
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Will,

I got a 1964 Jupiter 12, with the plastic case & certiciate in russian (QC?).

You want to PM me?

Cheers





Will
 
> Originally Posted by RJBender

> How about 50mm lenses that have serial numbers beginning with 50? Do you get bonus points for having any of those?


> No, R.J. That is just silly. This is simply a transparent effort to boost your post count!

I have one. The original batch of Nikkor 5cm F1.4's used a date code for Serial Number. Came out in 1950. May. 5005xxxx


EXTRA CREDIT!!!!

4,000th Post. I'll use it for Nikon Factoids.
 
Brian Sweeney said:
> Originally Posted by RJBender

> How about 50mm lenses that have serial numbers beginning with 50? Do you get bonus points for having any of those?


> No, R.J. That is just silly. This is simply a transparent effort to boost your post count!

I have one. The original batch of Nikkor 5cm F1.4's used a date code for Serial Number. Came out in 1950. May. 5005xxxx


EXTRA CREDIT!!!!

4,000th Post. I'll use it for Nikon Factoids.
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Nikon Factoids? :confused: Are they minty? :p
This is my 444 th post. I didn't hear any bells, whistles or laugh tracks... maybe when I get to 1,000? :confused:

R.J.
 
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Nice question to make!!
It makes me think why should I get some "new" 50 mm, and it makes sense... and I found the answer: Just because they were made and all lense have something special, be it either collectibles or not. Note that for "50 mm" I include all lenses from 42 to 58 mm ...

My count:

SLR Lenses
Meyer Oreston 1.8 50 mm (2) M42
Carl Zeiss Jena Tessar 2.8 50 mm M42
Carenar 1.7 50 mm M42
Auto Miranda 1.8 50 mm Miranda Mount
Helios 44 MC 2 58 mm M42

RF Lenses
Jupiter 8 2 50 mm Contax/Kiev Mount
Carl Zeiss Jena Tessar 2.8 50 mm Collapsible Contax Mount (Pre war)

RF lenses (with a permanently fitted camera behind)
Canon 1.7 45 mm (Canonet QL17)
Color Yashinon DX 1.7 45 mm (YE35 GT & GSN)
Yashinon DX 2.8 45 mm (MG1)
Yashinon DX 1.4 45 mm (Lynx 14)
Mamiya Sekor 1.5 48 mm (Mamiya Super Deluxe)
Voigtländer Lanthar 2.8 so mm (Vitoret DR)
Meritar 2.8 42 mm (Beirette Electronic)

RF lenses I NEED (and I´ll buy when money is available)
Carl Zeiss Jena Sonnar 1.5 50 mm in Contax mount (2) (Pre war)
Carl Zeiss Jena Sonnar 2 50 mm in Contax mount (1)
or
Jupiter 3 1.5 50 mm Contax/Kiev mount (2)
Jupiter 8 2 50 mm Contax/Kiev mount (1)

Note: this last is just another serious GAS attack.
 
Hmm, serial numbers and focal lengths... It does seem nifty for a 50mm lens to have a serial number starting with 50. I don't have one, but I have an 85mm that starts with 50, and one of my 50's begins with 25, while a 100mm starts with 200... Numerology? :)
 
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