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Komura & Acall lens list, filter sizes
Komura & Acall lens list, filter sizes
Since this thread has turned pretty dormant, I have created an article on my website on the Komura lenses.
This article also contains the list that previously was in this post.
You can find the article here: http://www.johanniels.com/index.php/camera-gear-articles/54-komura-files-overview
Happy reading!
Komura & Acall lens list, filter sizes
Since this thread has turned pretty dormant, I have created an article on my website on the Komura lenses.
This article also contains the list that previously was in this post.
You can find the article here: http://www.johanniels.com/index.php/camera-gear-articles/54-komura-files-overview
Happy reading!
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radi(c)al_cam
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addenda: Sankyo Kohki, a.k.a. Sankyo Koki
addenda: Sankyo Kohki, a.k.a. Sankyo Koki
recently seen on Leicshop:
Sankyo Kohki f. M39 400/6,3 Komura
amongst 14 Komura exotics...
https://www.leicashop.com/vintage/advanced_search_result.php?keywords=komura&x=0&y=0
addenda: Sankyo Kohki, a.k.a. Sankyo Koki
recently seen on Leicshop:
Sankyo Kohki f. M39 400/6,3 Komura
amongst 14 Komura exotics...
https://www.leicashop.com/vintage/advanced_search_result.php?keywords=komura&x=0&y=0
johannielscom
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Right!
I'll include it, as well as the 200/4.5 they made
That signature of yours cracks me up every time, the whole ebay listing you took it from is a killer, ROFL!
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je2a3
je
Komura 36/1.8
Komura 36/1.8
Brand * Focal length * Max Aperture * Min Aperture * Filter size
Komura * 36mm * 1.8 * 16 * 46mm
After searching the archives, I realized I posted on a Komura thread back in early 2006 alluding to an excellent article on Komura LTM lenses written by Takehiko Kobayashi for LHSA Viewfinder Volume 32, Issue 4, 1999. According to the author this lens was manufactured only for a year, 1963, thus seldom seen.
As found in original leather case, VF and rear cap but front cap missing. 46mm hood and cap from Heavystar.
Komura 36/1.8
Brand * Focal length * Max Aperture * Min Aperture * Filter size
Komura * 36mm * 1.8 * 16 * 46mm
After searching the archives, I realized I posted on a Komura thread back in early 2006 alluding to an excellent article on Komura LTM lenses written by Takehiko Kobayashi for LHSA Viewfinder Volume 32, Issue 4, 1999. According to the author this lens was manufactured only for a year, 1963, thus seldom seen.
As found in original leather case, VF and rear cap but front cap missing. 46mm hood and cap from Heavystar.
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jan normandale
Film is the other way
Interesting thread, I've a large format Komura 210mm in a Copal No 1 shutter.
radi(c)al_cam
Well-known
Back to topic:
here I found again something interesting:
http://www.cameraeccentric.com/html/info/komura_1.html
here I found again something interesting:
http://www.cameraeccentric.com/html/info/komura_1.html
ferider
Veteran
To add:
Brand * Focal length * Max Aperture * Min Aperture * Filter size
Komura * 135 * 2.8 * 22 * 55mm
Komura * 105 * 2.8 * 22 * 48mm
Komura * 105 * 2.0 * 16 * 58mm
Komura * 200 * 4.5 * 22 * 55mm
Brand * Focal length * Max Aperture * Min Aperture * Filter size
Komura * 135 * 2.8 * 22 * 55mm
Komura * 105 * 2.8 * 22 * 48mm
Komura * 105 * 2.0 * 16 * 58mm
Komura * 200 * 4.5 * 22 * 55mm
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johannielscom
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Thanks Pan-F,
I'll include that minimum aperture in the list!
Regarding your newly-acquired 80mm: I have filters that you can have. A Pallas 48mm UV R1.5, a Pallas 48mm Softon filter, a Vivitar 48mm polarizing filter and a 48mm Cokin ring. Mail me off the board if interested, these go for petty cash since I do not own a 48mm lens.
Always happy to help out!
johannielscom
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Thanks Roland, I'll include those as well!
jan normandale
Film is the other way
here's a useful link showing all the 35mm, MF and LF Komura glass. It was helpful for me regarding my LF work.
http://www.cameraeccentric.com/html/info/komura_1.html
http://www.cameraeccentric.com/html/info/komura_1.html
johannielscom
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From the Czech Republic, 2008:
Shot with Leica M8 and Komura 28/3.5 Wide open @ 1/60th, ISO 160
Shot with Leica M8 and Komura 28/3.5 Wide open @ 1/60th, ISO 160
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johannielscom
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From the Czech republic, 2008:
Shot with Leica M8 and Komura 28/3.5. Aperture approx. 5.6 @ 1/45th, ISO 160.
ferider
Veteran
Great colors, Johan.
If anybody ever comes across this: Asahi Camera (no. 63 ?) published Komura lens info in Summer 1957. Still looking for that magazine ....
Roland.
If anybody ever comes across this: Asahi Camera (no. 63 ?) published Komura lens info in Summer 1957. Still looking for that magazine ....
Roland.
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Simon D.
Guest
Johan,
Great thread, god I'm really going to have to get shooting that Acall 35 and make a contribution! Its on the M2 now and I'll be out and about tomorrow...
Did you ever use a filter or hood with that lens? Any suggestions as to whether a hood is needed or not? I'd like to find a mild yellow filter for it, 34mm seems to be the size as per the info above...
Simon
Great thread, god I'm really going to have to get shooting that Acall 35 and make a contribution! Its on the M2 now and I'll be out and about tomorrow...
Did you ever use a filter or hood with that lens? Any suggestions as to whether a hood is needed or not? I'd like to find a mild yellow filter for it, 34mm seems to be the size as per the info above...
Simon
johannielscom
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Simon,
I only needed a hood to keep my fat fingers out of the frame
Shortly after selling my W.Acall 35/3.5 copy to you I had a serious stroke of sellers remorse, and when I ran into a W-Komura 35/3.5 last week I hit the button the moment I saw it. This time, I will look for a 34mm screw in hood until I find one, so my fingers will stand aside whenever I take a shot!
If you wanna go fancy-looking, get yourself a Leitz clamp-on yellow filter, the lens takes Summar and Elmar sized accessories
I only needed a hood to keep my fat fingers out of the frame
Shortly after selling my W.Acall 35/3.5 copy to you I had a serious stroke of sellers remorse, and when I ran into a W-Komura 35/3.5 last week I hit the button the moment I saw it. This time, I will look for a 34mm screw in hood until I find one, so my fingers will stand aside whenever I take a shot!
If you wanna go fancy-looking, get yourself a Leitz clamp-on yellow filter, the lens takes Summar and Elmar sized accessories
johannielscom
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W.Acall 35/3.5 sharpness assessment
W.Acall 35/3.5 sharpness assessment
To see a 6MP-sized shot with the W.Acall 35/3.5, click the picture featuring my German Shepard dog Belle.
Shot with Leica M8, aperture 5.6 @ 1/250th, ISO 160.
W.Acall 35/3.5 sharpness assessment
To see a 6MP-sized shot with the W.Acall 35/3.5, click the picture featuring my German Shepard dog Belle.
Shot with Leica M8, aperture 5.6 @ 1/250th, ISO 160.
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rlouzan
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Hi Johan,
The 35mm f3.5 W Acall Kyoei appears to have been sold under the Accura, Tanar and W Honor brands as well.
Interestinly enough, Komura LTM lenses stops down in the opposite direction.
Regards,
Robert
The 35mm f3.5 W Acall Kyoei appears to have been sold under the Accura, Tanar and W Honor brands as well.
Interestinly enough, Komura LTM lenses stops down in the opposite direction
.Regards,
Robert
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johannielscom
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Just edited the lens overview in post 2.
I received a Komura 135mm 3.5 today, and it is definitely NOT the same lens as the Super-Acall 135mm 3.5!
Not only is the Super-Acall 46mm filter thread, as opposed to the Komuras 48mm thread, the Aperture ring on the Super-Acall is rotating the other way from the Komura, and the Komura is 540 grammes, while the Super-Acall is 445 grammes. A 95 grammes difference. Coating on the two also is different, the Super-Acall is honey colored, the Komura is blueish.
Will show shots in an article on my website soon.
I received a Komura 135mm 3.5 today, and it is definitely NOT the same lens as the Super-Acall 135mm 3.5!
Not only is the Super-Acall 46mm filter thread, as opposed to the Komuras 48mm thread, the Aperture ring on the Super-Acall is rotating the other way from the Komura, and the Komura is 540 grammes, while the Super-Acall is 445 grammes. A 95 grammes difference. Coating on the two also is different, the Super-Acall is honey colored, the Komura is blueish.
Will show shots in an article on my website soon.
dberger
Established
Don't be so definitive yet -- I have, or have seen, at least 5 versions of the Komura 135mm f3.5 lens, with quite varied cosmetics. Among those, only 1 clearly had different optics -- an all chrome number. In fact, the Komura M39 section in camerapedia is mostly my doing, and I've never found the drive to list all the 135/3.5 variations. Which reminds me: I need to update it with other items.
Most, if not all of the Acall Leica screw mounts lenses I have or have seen, however, have identical Komura counterparts (excepting the beauty ring and, sometimes, the rangefinder cam). Perhaps you found an Acall that is not a rebadged Komura. Or, there are additional Komura varieties out there yet to be found. Or both.
Cheers,
David
Most, if not all of the Acall Leica screw mounts lenses I have or have seen, however, have identical Komura counterparts (excepting the beauty ring and, sometimes, the rangefinder cam). Perhaps you found an Acall that is not a rebadged Komura. Or, there are additional Komura varieties out there yet to be found. Or both.
Cheers,
David
tooffy
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Komura80mmf1.8 LTM
Komura80mmf1.8 LTM
My Komura 80mm f1.8 looks different from Pan-F's:
Samples taken with M8 @f1.8
Komura80mmf1.8 LTM
My Komura 80mm f1.8 looks different from Pan-F's:
Samples taken with M8 @f1.8
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