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m-bartelt · 04/02/08, 05:30 AM

Ok, I plan on getting a usable minty 'period correct' collapsible lens for my IIIf.

I already have two 50mm lenses, but not a collapsible... I have a Serenar F1.8 (that needs cleaning) and a Nikon F1.4. ( I also have a 28mm F3.5 wide angle as well as 85mm and 135mm Nikon/Nikkor lenses.)

I have my eye on a minty Summitar from the late 50's on fleabay. Should I get it or would I be better off waiting for an Elmar? I assume the Elmar would be more compact, but I'm pretty sure the Summitar would be more usable. Any thoughts?

Which lens would be a better compliment for my kit and which lens is actually better? I don't particularly care about cost, but I want something that is in similar condition to my camera... it's an heirloom and while it'll be pretty to look at, I do want it for actual use.

04/02/08, 05:30 AM	#1 (permalink)
m-bartelt Neuer Benutzer Join Date: 03/23/08 Location: Silicon Valley Posts: 9	50mm: Summitar F2 vs Elmar F3.5... Ok, I plan on getting a usable minty 'period correct' collapsible lens for my IIIf. I already have two 50mm lenses, but not a collapsible... I have a Serenar F1.8 (that needs cleaning) and a Nikon F1.4. ( I also have a 28mm F3.5 wide angle as well as 85mm and 135mm Nikon/Nikkor lenses.) I have my eye on a minty Summitar from the late 50's on fleabay. Should I get it or would I be better off waiting for an Elmar? I assume the Elmar would be more compact, but I'm pretty sure the Summitar would be more usable. Any thoughts? Which lens would be a better compliment for my kit and which lens is actually better? I don't particularly care about cost, but I want something that is in similar condition to my camera... it's an heirloom and while it'll be pretty to look at, I do want it for actual use. Last edited by m-bartelt : 04/02/08 at 06:24 AM.