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Fantastic project!
It seems that many RFF members here are excited about the replica lenses(es) and the thought of using a replica lens soon.
I hope that it will be straightforward and very organized to place the order for the 35/2. followed by an equally clear process to order the lens hood.
I recall from an earlier post that you mentioned that the original IROOA hood might not fit on the chrome version of the replica. Is that still the case?
Hello
I'm following this thread from the start and I'm still amazed by the commitment you have . Making a replica seems in some aspects more difficult than making something that just "look like" . For instance , you seemed to struggle with flare . It reminds me of a discussion with the french Contax importer like 20 years ago explaining to me that Zeiss used up to 14 different anti-reflection black paints to put on the side of lenses , depending on ... a lot of parameters . You'll be outing a screw mount version and I was thinking , why not making this lens like the first original version with removable mount . Or we could just buy the SM version and a Yeenon mount like this one : https://www.ebay.com/itm/Yeenon-Lei...835100?hash=item3d86c1875c:g:C4gAAOSwHnFVxW1b
( no link with the seller , never seen the product )
In a previous reply , I was suggesting a black matte finish , and you explained to me it was not possible . Any update or no hope ?
Regarding the coating , my wish would be not particularly SC or MC but the hardest one . Do you have an advice on the toughness of the different coatings ?
I don't remember if it's been asked : 6bit coding option or no hope ?
And regarding your next project , the Noctilux 1.2 , I mean , what a challenge ! Do you use the same frightening method by dismounting old ones or a more theorical approach ? Are you afraid of the coupling that seemed problematic back in the day ? I'm personnaly interested in this lens ( tried it once on TMZ long time ago ) because of the unique concept approach : a ( apparently ) simpler optical formula to achieve max clarity no matter the drawbacks ( astigmatism , fine detail sharpness and distortion ) . Will the fidelity to the original go to the unusual 48mm filter thread ?
Please excuse me for my approximate english and for asking so much questions at a time , but eventually it's all your fault 🙂 .
Vincent
I recall from an earlier post that you mentioned that the original IROOA hood might not fit on the chrome version of the replica. Is that still the case?
How about the brass version? Will the IROOA fit it?
Is the blackening on the hood durable? If it’s like black chrome, that could be a very good looking finish.
About the customization text, is Japanese katakana a possibility? I had the idea to do スミクロン instead of Summicron. The characters are simpler to engrave.
KEVIN-XU 愛 forever;2927828 said:Hi Vincent,
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Sorry, we cannot provide the 6-bit coding service, as it is still under patent protection.
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Kevin
Oh well, I thought of an even better idea today!
“REPLICA-M”
The “-M” brings it up to 9 characters and adds a contemporary touch. 😀
DAG or Tamarkin can do the 6-bit coding, but it’s not something that’s allowed for manufacturers. The screws in the mount just can’t interfere with it.
Is there anything that can be done at the factory to make it easier for us digital M users to add the coding later on?
Oh well, I thought of an even better idea today!
“REPLICA-M”
The “-M” brings it up to 9 characters and adds a contemporary touch. 😀
DAG or Tamarkin can do the 6-bit coding, but it’s not something that’s allowed for manufacturers. The screws in the mount just can’t interfere with it.
True... I had my original 8-element 35 Summicron coded by DAG to 000110 as a later Summicron.There is no embedded profile & code for the 8-element. In fact, there isn't one for the 50 f/1.2 either.