i Love C-Sonnar 50/1.5

[kknox]

I have a question this lens. If I were to buy one new in the box will it work, everyone saying optimized 2.8, 1.5 etc. So will the lens focus ok out of the box at all stops or be out of focus on some stops?

I have a number of M cameras, & want to use on all with out sending somewhere to make it work.

Thanks in advance.

 

[Matt White]

Jess
M9, ZM C-Sonnar @f1.5

 

[Monochrom]

M9 & C-sonnar

M9 & C-sonnar

 

[peter_n]

I have a question this lens. If I were to buy one new in the box will it work, everyone saying optimized 2.8, 1.5 etc. So will the lens focus ok out of the box at all stops or be out of focus on some stops?

I bought mine in January, and emailed Zeiss about it. Here's the response:

"Out of factory, the C-Sonnar always comes with an adjustment of its flange focal distance to be the best compromize regarding its focus shift at all f-stops and taking distances.
For most applications, this is the perfect adjustment for 95% of our users.

If the C-Sonnar should just be used at f/1.5 and closer distances, a different adjustment of its FFD could be considered.
So please do some practical tests with your M-mount camera body (the rangefinder adjustment of the camera body is also essential) before considering an individual adjustment of your lens."

I believe they ship from the factory set at f2.8.

 

[dannyChou]

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[kknox]

Thanks for the explanation Peter.

Kevin

 

[Never Satisfied]

Fantastic shots, this thread inspired a massive GAS attack and it arrived last week.

Have had it apart and learned that it had the two shim setup (opt for 2.8) and have left the rear group loose and are going to try the -90deg trick.

Will post when I have processed a film.

Andrew.

 

[maggieo]

On the M9-P:


Marie In Front of The Doomed Art, April 13, 2013 by Maggie Osterberg, on Flickr


The Gallery Will Be Closed, April 13, 2013 by Maggie Osterberg, on Flickr


Emeco Navy Armchair, April 13, 2013 by Maggie Osterberg, on Flickr

 

[dannyChou]

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Kodak Double-x

 

[maggieo]

M9-P with Zeiss C Sonnar 50/1.5


Marie and Anthony In Front of The Doomed Art, April 13, 2013 by Maggie Osterberg, on Flickr


Abstract, April 14, 2013 by Maggie Osterberg, on Flickr


Crepuscular, April 14, 2013 by Maggie Osterberg, on Flickr

 

[maggieo]

Some shots from the day of my photo show, M9-P, C Sonnar 50:


Photographers, April 18, 2013 by Maggie Osterberg, on Flickr


Fakebook, April 18, 2013 by Maggie Osterberg, on Flickr


Curling, April 18, 2013 by Maggie Osterberg, on Flickr


Final Prep, April 18, 2013 by Maggie Osterberg, on Flickr


Michael, April 18, 2013 by Maggie Osterberg, on Flickr

 

[thompsonks]

A Rorschach test (ZM with 5cm 1.5 Sonnar, uncoated, 1938), in color:

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Rorschach test by thompsonkirk, on Flickr[/IMG]

Matt, that's a lovely color portrait – the lens being used at its best!
Danny, much improvement in the set from 2 weeks ago – through editing?
Maggie, the curlers are fun!
This is an enjoyable thread.

Kirk

 

[KM-25]

Mine is up for sale in the classifieds. Everyone raves about this lens, now come and get it!

 

[thompsonks]

We all like them – but most of us already have one!

 

[KM-25]

We all like them – but most of us already have one!

Sold it, took a bit more of a hit on it than I would have liked but then I did get a good deal on a V2 Summilux in mint condition....ahhh, no more focus shift, see ya'll!

 

[brusby]

....ahhh, no more focus shift

Might not want to be so hasty 😉

 

[Monochrom]

....ahhh, no more focus shift, see ya'll!

That´s not an aspherical glass...don´t yell victory too soon...

 

[dannyChou]

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[dannyChou]

 

[maggieo]

M9-P, Zeiss C Sonnar 50/1,5:


Mom Pays Her Respects, St. John's Lutheran Cemetery, Norfolk, NE, May 23, 2013 by Maggie Osterberg, on Flickr