BigSteveG
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I understand there are earlier and later versions of this lens. How to tell the difference between the versions? Anyone know?
Leitz Focotar 50mm.....
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Michiel Fokkema
Michiel Fokkema
Hi,
Afaik there are two major versions. One is called Focotar and the second is called Focotar-2. The name is on the barrel. The v.1 is quit common the v.2 is said to be much better and is quit rare. Therefore v.2 is much more expensive.
I use a Componon-S 50/2.8 and is as sharp as I could wish for a fraction of the price of the focotar-2.
Cheers,
Michiel Fokkema
Afaik there are two major versions. One is called Focotar and the second is called Focotar-2. The name is on the barrel. The v.1 is quit common the v.2 is said to be much better and is quit rare. Therefore v.2 is much more expensive.
I use a Componon-S 50/2.8 and is as sharp as I could wish for a fraction of the price of the focotar-2.
Cheers,
Michiel Fokkema
BigSteveG
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Thank you Michiel!!!
Ronald M
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There is a middle version identified by a large front element, almost double size, but still 4.5. It is a fabulous lens. Focotar 2 is also superb.
The middle version is better at 4.5 and 5.6 by a fair margin due to field curvature. The 2 is marginally better than the middle at 8 / 11.
Avoid the original if at all possible unless you make 5x7 prints.
The middle version is better at 4.5 and 5.6 by a fair margin due to field curvature. The 2 is marginally better than the middle at 8 / 11.
Avoid the original if at all possible unless you make 5x7 prints.
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