Assaf
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I have the opportunity to buy a used Heliar 50/2 in good condition and price, and the current US Dollar/Shekel rate is low.
My budget for a 50mm lens is 300-400$ and I prefer modern non Leica to old Leica glass, so CV is the obvious choice. F2 is good enough for me, and the Nokton 50/1.5 looks too bulky to me (am I right about it?) so the Heliar seems a nice choice.
I know this issue has been discussed here millions of times, and I read most of it. However, I'd be happy to read experienced opinions about these issues:
1) I don't know anyone in the neighbourhood having this lens so I would have rely on opinions. How big is it and how easy to handle? My only reference is Ultron 35/1.7 so a comparison by means of size and ergonomics would be nice.
2) What's the collapsibility all about? What do I get from it? Is the lens "locked" when it's extended?
3) How easy is it to focus and how long is the focus round?
4) If you put the aperture issue aside, would you prefer the Heliar or a small Skopar? Personally I prefer long focus round and no focus tab.
5) (Obviously asking) how good is it wide open? Do you use it wide open without thinking twice or do you prefer stopping it down?
6) Why is this lens less popular than other CV lenses?
Any comment would be appreciated
Assaf
My budget for a 50mm lens is 300-400$ and I prefer modern non Leica to old Leica glass, so CV is the obvious choice. F2 is good enough for me, and the Nokton 50/1.5 looks too bulky to me (am I right about it?) so the Heliar seems a nice choice.
I know this issue has been discussed here millions of times, and I read most of it. However, I'd be happy to read experienced opinions about these issues:
1) I don't know anyone in the neighbourhood having this lens so I would have rely on opinions. How big is it and how easy to handle? My only reference is Ultron 35/1.7 so a comparison by means of size and ergonomics would be nice.
2) What's the collapsibility all about? What do I get from it? Is the lens "locked" when it's extended?
3) How easy is it to focus and how long is the focus round?
4) If you put the aperture issue aside, would you prefer the Heliar or a small Skopar? Personally I prefer long focus round and no focus tab.
5) (Obviously asking) how good is it wide open? Do you use it wide open without thinking twice or do you prefer stopping it down?
6) Why is this lens less popular than other CV lenses?
Any comment would be appreciated
Assaf
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