what LENS(es) are you lusting for - and why..

[removed account4]

it is a wollensak varium, only because the name sounds cool

still haven't gotten it, but i've also been thinking about an olde turner reich triple convertible ( 12/19/25' ).. still want the varium cause it sounds cool and i have a warm spot for convertibles

 

[Kino]

Nikon 85mm f1.8 pre-AI. Some day, some day...

 

[StepheKoontz]

A takumar 83mm f1.9 to go on my Pentax AP.

 

[GRHazelton]

A Canon 100mm f2 for my my lovely Canon P, one that I can afford!

 

[StepheKoontz]

A Canon 100mm f2 for my my lovely Canon P, one that I can afford!

I picked up one of these online, unfortunately almost every lens element had scratches on them inside and out. It's quite the monster of a lens... I never looked for another after returning this one.

 

[removedacct1]

still haven't gotten it, but i've also been thinking about an olde turner reich triple convertible ( 12/19/25' ).. still want the varium cause it sounds cool and i have a warm spot for convertibles

The Turner-Reich 12" convertible was actually my first large format lens purchase, recommended by Jim Galli a few years ago. It came in a working shutter (alas, one shutter blade was broken from its pins and could not be repaired: I find I can still use it under most circumstances without the shutter) with a good aperture, and was very clean, for under $100 shipped! Its a very satisfying lens to work with (I happen to like older, uncoated lenses), and I should use it more often.

Examples:
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/49152430142_453c40d56d_k.jpg

https://live.staticflickr.com/4882/45423206184_c3c91df46f_h.jpg

 

[Patrick Robert James]

I really don't lust after much anymore. Cameras don't really matter that much to me anymore. I've always wanted a Practika LTL ever since I saw the movie Unbearable Lightness of Being. I wouldn't mind an Ebony either. That would be nice. I am pretty happy with everything I already have. It is fun getting new stuff though... I guess I wouldn't mind having a Noctilux. Not that I would ever use it, but then I would be popular on the Leica forums. Lol.

 

[rayonline_nz]

Nor do I lust for any equipment. This is the analogue section so I have a Hassie with the 80mm, so maybe in a year or so a 50mm. That will be my kit all up, I don't do much portraiture to want the 150mm. My RB67 I already have a 3 kit lens so I am happy.

I should be outside with my camera and shoot more.

 

[GRHazelton]

I really don't lust after much anymore. Cameras don't really matter that much to me anymore. I've always wanted a Practika LTL ever since I saw the movie Unbearable Lightness of Being. I wouldn't mind an Ebony either. That would be nice. I am pretty happy with everything I already have. It is fun getting new stuff though... I guess I wouldn't mind having a Noctilux. Not that I would ever use it, but then I would be popular on the Leica forums. Lol.

"I've always wanted a Practika LTL ever since I saw the movie Unbearable Lightness of Being." I have a Praktica LTL. Its a nice shooter, tough, reliable and has probably the best implementation of stop-down metering out there. Used examples are cheap!

 

[btaylor]

The Turner-Reich 12" convertible was actually my first large format lens purchase. Its a very satisfying lens to work with https://live.staticflickr.com/4882/45423206184_c3c91df46f_h.jpg

I bought one of these a few years ago because I loved the rendering I saw on photos like your examples. Lovely. When I get some time I need to get out in the field with it. Its quite the bargain for an 8x10 lens if you like the look.

 

[Colin Corneau]

A Canon EF 50mm 1.0

Friend got one and I think it would be pretty amazing.

 

[BSP]

The one lens to rule them all: the 50mm Summilux f/1.4 chrome

 

[naaldvoerder]

I really don't lust after much anymore. Cameras don't really matter that much to me anymore. I've always wanted a Practika LTL ever since I saw the movie Unbearable Lightness of Being. I wouldn't mind an Ebony either. That would be nice. I am pretty happy with everything I already have. It is fun getting new stuff though... I guess I wouldn't mind having a Noctilux. Not that I would ever use it, but then I would be popular on the Leica forums. Lol.

Oh yes.... Juliette Binoche.

 

[Arthurwg]

Good taste!

 

[David Reynolds]

I just picked up an Elmar 90mm F4 collapsible lens in A++ condition (it had been stored in a clear domed lens carrier) at auction. So lust has turned into satisfaction.