This old Summar isn't dead yet...
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Yes, I agree. I bought an old Summar and Zorki 4K a few months ago. Not the lens to use wide-open, but in its range it is very nice. It's sharper than I expected based on what I've read, might have the best bokeh of any lens I own, and certainly has the most recognizable signature. The 3D quality of this lens also stands out. A fun lens, and a fun kit.
Nice pictures by the way. Thanks for posting.
Nice pictures by the way. Thanks for posting.
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wlewisiii
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These remind me of why I keep looking for a nice uncoated Summar I can afford. Thank you for sharing them.
William
William
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xayraa33
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nice photos, I remember the Summar selling for 16 dollars in the early 1970s from Wall Street Camera in NY.
cjm
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I actually got this Summar for free. I purchased a Leica IIIa a few months ago and the seller was nice enough to "throw in" the Summar, a filter adapter (which I use as a hood), and two filters for free.
The IIIa was later traded for the Bessa R3a I now use.
The IIIa was later traded for the Bessa R3a I now use.
ljsegil
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wlewisiii
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ljsegil said:
That is nice. Very nice. Is it in your gallery? I'd like to add it to my favorites if it is.
William
cjm
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ljsegil said:
I see why. That's just beautiful.
landsknechte
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Certainly reinforces the Summar's place on my shopping list.
payasam
a.k.a. Mukul Dube
Old lenses don't die nor fade away.
ljsegil
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It certainly would be in my gallery if I had one, but I'm afraid I've never set one up. Anybody have a particular gallery they find better?wlewisiii said:
Thanks,
LJS
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