Topcor 50/1.5

[rogthai]

Test shot Topcor 50/1.5 LTM

see full image at flickr
https://www.flickr.com/photos/28458104@N02/albums/72157688471422433

 

[lynnb]

It would be nice to see a larger size, even 800 pixels on the long side would suffice to get an appreciation of how this lens draws.

 

[TenEleven]

Yeah I'd also like to know whether it's the Topcor or the "Simler" version of that lens.

For all the uninitiated, it's a Sonnar/Gauss hybrid.
Here's a lens diagram of this unique and rare lens.

Simler version:

Topcor version:

 

[David Murphy]

I am a bit confused. Was there a purely Topcon branded version of the 50 mm F1.5 Simlar?

 

[hilltime]

Yes, I had one, a 5cm/1.5 Topcon. Sold it about 7 yrs ago as I needed the $ at the time. Probably worth twice as much today. Didn’t realize how rare this lens has become. When I got a 5cm/2 black Topcon to use on my Leotax FV, I felt the F/1.5 was just something I didn’t need and sold for $600. Like a lot of equipment sold, sometimes the regret comes back later. Oh well, the F/2 is a beautiful lens anyway.

 

[raid]

I may one day get interested in trying out a Topcon/Simlar 50/2. If I run into a well priced one, I may just get it and then use it.

 

[David Murphy]

I actually have a Topcor 50/2 as well (black), but I've temporarily misplaced it! I am moving my home office right now to another room after remodeling and with all the camera stuff I have ... well many of you will understand the chaos! I hope to find it shortly. This is the second one I have owned. I used the first one a while and it gave razor sharp images - reminiscent of the early Summicron. They are not terribly expensive for what they are on the used market these days - not rare.