My kit circa 10/2007

[kshapero]

Zeiss Ikon silver
ZM C Sonnar 50/1.5
CV 28/3.5
Leica Tele-Elmarit 90/2.8
A&A Bag (planned)

Famous last words: I'm set!

 

[steve kessel]

It's a start.

 

[alexz]

How one said....."never say never..."😉

 

[jky]

Nice!... been playing with the idea of purchasing an Ikon for the past few months....

 

[jbf]

post pics! 😀

 

[gb hill]

You have a nice kit. I'd like to get a 75/2.5 color heliar for my bessa R, then maybe I would be set.

 

[BigSteveG]

I'm set w/ 35mm. More than I really need. The next step is MF and a Darkrrom!!

 

[noimmunity]

Now that's passion!

Now that's passion!

That's a set with real character that shows considerable thought and decisiveness. It's amazing how many bases (not bessas, ha ha ha, but icons, really) you have covered with just three lenses!

I'm tempted to tell my story, but that's for a different thread.

 

[kshapero]

Pics from a fair

Pics from a fair

 

[jbf]

Very nice! I really like the second shot. The color is fantastic! Is that taken with the ZM Sonnar?

Gorgeous!

Also, have you posted photos of your actual camera in the ZI photo thread? If not you should definately do it! 😀

 

[kshapero]

second shot is with the Sonnar.

 

[zuikologist]

I like the second one also - some zinging red but also subtle pink colour.

 

[kshapero]

Who says the C Sonnar isn't sharp as a tack. The lens must be managed. It has two personalities. One is f4 and wider where it is more soft. Then 5.6 and tighter, it is so sharp. I love both.

 

[roland]

They are all good shots but that second shot is wonderful! So sharp and vibrant! What film did you use?

 

[kshapero]

They are all good shots but that second shot is wonderful! So sharp and vibrant! What film did you use?

The "dreaded" Kodak Gold 200 exp date 02/2004!!

 

[shenkerian]

Hi Akiva, I'm glad to hear you're happy with your kit. You were the first person here to offer advice on my own selection, and it's shaping up a lot like yours - so far one body with a fast 50. Happy shooting.

 

[steve kessel]

Akiva

No 2 is cute for the hands and the missing head. Lovely shot.

Steve

 

[kshapero]

Akiva

No 2 is cute for the hands and the missing head. Lovely shot.

Steve

Extra bonus to the little three yr old.

 

[thomasw_]

very nice kit akiva: but i do differ with you on your zm lens choice 🙂 if i could only have one zm lens, it would be the 35/2. if i could only have two, it would be the 35/2 and 50/2. but if you allowed me three zms, my kit would add the 25/2,8.

i am guessing that you just don't find much use for a 35? or that is too much of a compromise?

 

[steve kessel]

Extra bonus to the little three yr old.

You seem good with kids