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35 minutes ago, Aryel said:

Hello,

This is a very interesting thread and a very tempting lens. For shooting, is there any advantage on the radioactive version or is this a collector value?

Thank you so much 😊

Depends on how you define advantage. Over time often the radioactive lenses of manufacturers slightly darken a light brown Some photographers believe this makes them appealing to B&W shooters, as the coloration acts like a weak filter. The discoloration can often be removed by extended exposure to direct sunlight...I've done this with several Pentax lenses, which after a week or so of controlled exposure became crystal clear. One just has to ensure that the process doesn't overheat the lens and its helicals. I wrapped the lens in aluminum foil to redirect the heat, and mounted the lenses onto a tripod which I could position directly at the sun, changing each day sun entering the front element and then sun entering the rear element.

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40 minutes ago, spydrxx said:

Depends on how you define advantage. Over time often the radioactive lenses of manufacturers slightly darken a light brown Some photographers believe this makes them appealing to B&W shooters, as the coloration acts like a weak filter. The discoloration can often be removed by extended exposure to direct sunlight...I've done this with several Pentax lenses, which after a week or so of controlled exposure became crystal clear. One just has to ensure that the process doesn't overheat the lens and its helicals. I wrapped the lens in aluminum foil to redirect the heat, and mounted the lenses onto a tripod which I could position directly at the sun, changing each day sun entering the front element and then sun entering the rear element.

I see, thanks a lot. Sounds like I better try a normal one if I can find one in good condition. The comments on this thread and on the forum seem very positive. Would love to see more samples, especially wide open. 

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2 hours ago, Aryel said:

I see, thanks a lot. Sounds like I better try a normal one if I can find one in good condition. The comments on this thread and on the forum seem very positive. Would love to see more samples, especially wide open. 

Some photos, FYR.

F2, M10M

 

F2.8, M10M

 

F4, M10M

 

F5.6, M10M

 

 

F8, M10-P

 

F11, M10M

 

F16, M10M

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@Erato: Thanks a lot for sharing. Seeing the cat shot @f2 is really nice. I really like this kind of soft/sharp rendering. 

Really appreciate seeing these, I am ordering one in to try it out. Love your Flickr, lot of beautiful images to explore.

A bit off topic: which coffee maker are you using? Looks a bit like a v60 but with a different filter…. (the one on the left @f5.6). 

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10 hours ago, Aryel said:

@Erato: Thanks a lot for sharing. Seeing the cat shot @f2 is really nice. I really like this kind of soft/sharp rendering. 

Really appreciate seeing these, I am ordering one in to try it out. Love your Flickr, lot of beautiful images to explore.

A bit off topic: which coffee maker are you using? Looks a bit like a v60 but with a different filter…. (the one on the left @f5.6). 

You're welcome. And much congrats for your new order. I hope you enjoy this old lens as I am. This vintage lens is another legendary gem for sure.

Regarding the pour over cave(dripper stacking upon the V60) is made by a Japanese company "Rivers Co., Ltd." -- COFFEE POUR OVERSET (CAVE-R/POND-F).

In the meanwhile, I am so glad that you'd like my Flickr as well. 

 

All the best

F5.6, M10M

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13 hours ago, Erato said:

Regarding the pour over cave(dripper stacking upon the V60) is made by a Japanese company "Rivers Co., Ltd." -- COFFEE POUR OVERSET (CAVE-R/POND-F).

Thanks, sounds interesting. Haven’t heard of them before. 

Thanks again for sharing photos too 😊. Just need to be patient now, the lens will arrive from the other side of the planet 😅

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On 9/28/2021 at 9:00 PM, Aryel said:

Hello,

This is a very interesting thread and a very tempting lens. For shooting, is there any advantage on the radioactive version or is this a collector value?

Thank you so much 😊

Crystal clear glass👍

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I could not find a cat, so I settled for a dog 😊

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F5.6, trix 400 in dd-x  Edited by Aryel
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Same as above but at f2.8

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One more, sorry for the spam. 
happy playing with this new lens 😂

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On 10/13/2021 at 12:10 AM, Aryel said:

One more, sorry for the spam. 
happy playing with this new lens 😂

 

I think there are so many great lenses, and high end modern lenses are such gems. However, there's something "right" or appealing in the pictures by the old Summicron. I may have tried more 50mm lenses than I have years, and I like the photos it makes a lot. This is all personal of course, and I never get tired of more samples from this lens design.

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Love this lens for sure.

 

 

Summicron 50mm Collapsible, V1, M10M

 

 

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M8 1953 Summicron collapsible

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It's been 17 months since the last post - time to bring it back up.

M10 + 1953 50 Summicron collapsible

 

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Thanks for a timely reminder of the lens's qualities, whether on a contemporary camera or on digital.  High time I used it again!

1957 IIIg, 5cm Collapsible, Acros 100.

M10M, 5cm Collapsible

 

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I have one collapsible from 1951,

just to share that the glass of this more than 72 years old wonderful lens is "like new".

I must use this lens more often,

I wonder if the metal is brass like these oldies...

proud shining brass, duller is maybe not cleaned (sorry not taken with the lens we talk about here)

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I own 5 of those Babies, but only one is Radioactive. My face, obviously.

 

 

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M + Sumicron 50mm v1 collapsible - wide opening

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