MS Optical Sonnetar 50mm F/1.1 MC M-mount

[dave lackey]

Has anyone in RFF bought this lens?

No images on flickriver that I can find.

 

[Vobluda]

There is an Search option on the top of the page. For example one of the many Sonnetar threads here:

http://www.rangefinderforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=151629&highlight=sonnetar

 

[dave lackey]

There is an Search option on the top of the page. For example one of the many Sonnetar threads here:

http://www.rangefinderforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=151629&highlight=sonnetar

Ah, yes, thanks!
I find the new RFF setup difficult to find anything anymore.

Just wondering if the MS lens is worth the price and if so, why choose it over another lens.

 

[dave lackey]

Well, it seems already after going through the threads, this lens is too much money for me. I will stick with what I have.

Again, thank you for the links!

 

[Pioneer]

A lot of M mount lenses are too expensive Dave. But it is a very useful lens.

 

[uhoh7]

If you want to see shots from it type Sonnetar into the search box on flickr. 785 samples.


Leafy Stare by unoh7, on Flickr


Thinkin by unoh7, on Flickr


DSC00490 by unoh7, on Flickr


Poodles by unoh7, on Flickr

Smallest lightest superspeed lens ever built for 35mm 🙂 Quirks? Oh yeah 😉 It's like a rocket on an old bicycle. Tricky 🙂


Sonnetar and fast friends by unoh7, on Flickr

 

[dave lackey]

A rocket on a bicycle!!!

Now you have my attention!!! The images you just posted are superb... The rocket part is worth looking into, I hate being bored!😀

 

[squirrel$$$bandit]

I really loved the images but the handling drove me bonkers. I found it a real pain to focus! I hope he eventually makes a version in a less vexing housing.

 

[uhoh7]

Basically all handling issues can be solved here:
http://www.lenstab.com

I need to get one of those 🙂
or 4 😉

A summicron version 4 this is not: and that is my main 50. So it's nice to have something really different.


Bust by unoh7, on Flickr

 

[squirrel$$$bandit]

Basically all handling issues can be solved here:
http://www.lenstab.com

I'm not a tab man, which is partly why I prefer the v3 'cron! But I have heard heavy praise for those little doohickeys.

 

[Dante_Stella]

This lens is like playing the limits in every possible way. You can tune it any way you want. You are the master of your own destiny, and nothing is written.

 

[dave lackey]

Well, now I am intrigued...

No rules! No limits!!! Dang that sounds interesting! Thanks, Dante!😱

 

[Dante_Stella]

Well, now I am intrigued...

No rules! No limits!!! Dang that sounds interesting! Thanks, Dante!😱

Imagine shooting at 25,000 and f/1.1. But by day, it behaves normally: