OP OP PGraham3 Member Joined May 18, 2016 Messages 294 Location Seoul, South Korea Format 35mm Jan 22, 2019 #26 AgX said: There were two VF versions, the plain VF is stated to had been produced in only 8700 samples. Click to expand... Indeed, I saw a fairly legitimate source stating there were only about 8500-9000 of the plain Praktica VF produced, which would make a bit more rare. Pretty cool! Thanks, @AgX
AgX said: There were two VF versions, the plain VF is stated to had been produced in only 8700 samples. Click to expand... Indeed, I saw a fairly legitimate source stating there were only about 8500-9000 of the plain Praktica VF produced, which would make a bit more rare. Pretty cool! Thanks, @AgX
George Mann Member Joined May 14, 2017 Messages 2,856 Location Denver Format 35mm Jan 26, 2019 #27 Pentode said: On the whole I think you’ll find that Tessars (and Xenars), while quite sharp, have much lower contrast than most modern lenses. Click to expand... I have found that the Tessar produces noticeably better contrast when used with the proper hood and filter(s).
Pentode said: On the whole I think you’ll find that Tessars (and Xenars), while quite sharp, have much lower contrast than most modern lenses. Click to expand... I have found that the Tessar produces noticeably better contrast when used with the proper hood and filter(s).
George Mann Member Joined May 14, 2017 Messages 2,856 Location Denver Format 35mm Jan 26, 2019 #28 There is a pancolor available at KEH. https://www.keh.com/shop/zeiss-50mm-f-2-aus-jena-pancolar-lens-for-exakta-mount-49-700701.html
There is a pancolor available at KEH. https://www.keh.com/shop/zeiss-50mm-f-2-aus-jena-pancolar-lens-for-exakta-mount-49-700701.html
AgX Member Joined Apr 5, 2007 Messages 29,973 Location Germany Format Multi Format Jan 27, 2019 #29 It is in Exakta mount, the OP needs a lens in M42 mount. Both, sole fixinig but also the automatic diaphragm would not work on any Praktica.
It is in Exakta mount, the OP needs a lens in M42 mount. Both, sole fixinig but also the automatic diaphragm would not work on any Praktica.
George Mann Member Joined May 14, 2017 Messages 2,856 Location Denver Format 35mm Jan 27, 2019 #30 AgX said: It is in Exakta mount, the OP needs a lens in M42 mount. Click to expand... So are either one of these brands exact or practical?
AgX said: It is in Exakta mount, the OP needs a lens in M42 mount. Click to expand... So are either one of these brands exact or practical?
AgX Member Joined Apr 5, 2007 Messages 29,973 Location Germany Format Multi Format Jan 27, 2019 #31 You forgot the Perfekta ...