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sonnar 1.5 in leica mount
sonnar 1.5 in leica mount
i recently purchased a 5cm 1,5 sonnar in leica mount in the 2724*** series .
the aluminum is tarnished as is often found . most have mars in the coatings (early coatings were not as durable as modern ones ).
still the build quality is nice considering wartime conditions and materials shortages .
aluminum mounts hold up less well than brass .
the lens is amazeingly light . the focus is zeiss smooth , the aperature blades form a nice circle--- although the blades are of different material (not brass )
if you were to look at the aluminum mount -- the first thought is not the highest in quality .
still 65 years old and still a challenge for the lifeless computer designed ultra sharp, ultra contrast , modern designs .
in the end if you are familiar with your camera and lens ---know exposure -- are able to pull a decent print , the results are what you are looking for .
there is a lot of talk about the lens haveing a special quality .
this i will find out over the next 6 months .
sonnar 1.5 in leica mount
i recently purchased a 5cm 1,5 sonnar in leica mount in the 2724*** series .
the aluminum is tarnished as is often found . most have mars in the coatings (early coatings were not as durable as modern ones ).
still the build quality is nice considering wartime conditions and materials shortages .
aluminum mounts hold up less well than brass .
the lens is amazeingly light . the focus is zeiss smooth , the aperature blades form a nice circle--- although the blades are of different material (not brass )
if you were to look at the aluminum mount -- the first thought is not the highest in quality .
still 65 years old and still a challenge for the lifeless computer designed ultra sharp, ultra contrast , modern designs .
in the end if you are familiar with your camera and lens ---know exposure -- are able to pull a decent print , the results are what you are looking for .
there is a lot of talk about the lens haveing a special quality .
this i will find out over the next 6 months .