Guest JonathanP Posted October 28, 2015 Share #2541 Posted October 28, 2015 Advertisement (gone after registration) Congratulations, Jonathan, you've produced a lovely picture; I've pondered (drooled?) over this lens for a while now. Did you manage to find a LTM copy or, if not, may I enquire which adaptor you are using with it? Pete. Thanks Pete - I was lucky and found a really nice LTM mount version. Had been after one for a while and really pleased to find this one; I think its a keeper Jonathan 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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menos I M6 Posted October 29, 2015 Share #2542 Posted October 29, 2015 L1002388.jpg M240 with circa 1956 Nikon W-Nikkor 3.5cm f/1.8 wide open. First day out with this almost mint copy - chuffed to bits with it, as we say over here. Jonathan Congrats Jonathan! Great find! I dug for several years to find my copy which started my love for this particular optical design (reused and reinterpreted later by Konica and reproduced by Nikon again later in a commemorate reissue of the classic lens - with upgraded coatings no less). These are truly impressive lenses, much advanced for their time, eclipsing even much later designs like the Leitz Summicron and Summilux designs of the 60's (of which the Summilux even was produced into the 90's !!!). Congratulations, Jonathan, you've produced a lovely picture; I've pondered (drooled?) over this lens for a while now. Did you manage to find a LTM copy or, if not, may I enquire which adaptor you are using with it? Pete. The easiest way to enjoy this optical formula indeed is to find a Konica Hexar (AF) - many available at laughably low prices (much, much under value in my opinion). The second easiest way would be to find a 3.5cm f1.8 W-Nikkor in LTM mount (1471 pcs produced in the 1950's - unknown number still existing, from time to time one shows up for sale on RFF or eBay - usually these are traded among the few people in the know and are snapped up FAST). The third easiest way is to find a Konica UC-Hexanon (1000 pcs produced it's optical formal roughly based on the W-Nikkor, yet optimized for even nicer, smoother background, more uniform sharpness across the frame, less vignetting, much improved, modern coating and the most practical mechanical design one can use) The special way to enjoy one of these - get a custom made one off like JM did ;-) Funny tidbit: it is easier to find either one of the many samples made in S mount or even one of the 2500 pcs reissue samples made in the 2000's by Nikon and have it converted than finding the more rare LTM Nikkor (which also are the most pricey ones as of their collectability) - hence it takes time and effort to find a nice sample :-( Pete, the Nikon S mount version of the W-Nikkor 3.5 cm f/1.8 has a rear element which protrudes too much to fit a M camera body. There are a few converted samples (I have one converted by Miyazaki in Japan) and the more common lTM version . I would absolutely love to see a comparison of all these lenses ;-) 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
fiftyonepointsix Posted October 29, 2015 Share #2543 Posted October 29, 2015 (edited) I have the 3.5cm F1.8 in S-Mount, and the 3.5cm F2.5 in S-Mount and LTM. I've shot the 3.5cm F1.8 and 3.5cm F2.5 on the same roll with the Nikon SP, will post those images to Flickr. The 3.5cm F2.5 runs ~$300 in LTM, Grass-backlit, corner flare test by fiftyonepointsix, on Flickr grass_into_sun_f25 by fiftyonepointsix, on Flickr Udvar Hazy Air and Space by fiftyonepointsix, on Flickr Udvar Hazy Air and Space by fiftyonepointsix, on Flickr All wide-open. The 3.5cm F2.5 is even smaller than the F1.8. I put a little teflon tape (plumbing dept) around a standard 34mm filter to use with mine. I also found a 34.5mm to Series VI adapter. 34.5mm filters are hard to find. I have an insane number of Nikkor lenses in S-Mount, LTM, Contax RF mount, and F-Mount. ~125 or so. The 3.5cm F2.5 is well worth grabbing for the price. Edited October 29, 2015 by fiftyonepointsix 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest JMF Posted October 29, 2015 Share #2544 Posted October 29, 2015 Congrats Jonathan! Great find! I dug for several years to find my copy which started my love for this particular optical design (reused and reinterpreted later by Konica and reproduced by Nikon again later in a commemorate reissue of the classic lens - with upgraded coatings no less). These are truly impressive lenses, much advanced for their time, eclipsing even much later designs like the Leitz Summicron and Summilux designs of the 60's (of which the Summilux even was produced into the 90's !!!). The easiest way to enjoy this optical formula indeed is to find a Konica Hexar (AF) - many available at laughably low prices (much, much under value in my opinion). The second easiest way would be to find a 3.5cm f1.8 W-Nikkor in LTM mount (1471 pcs produced in the 1950's - unknown number still existing, from time to time one shows up for sale on RFF or eBay - usually these are traded among the few people in the know and are snapped up FAST). The third easiest way is to find a Konica UC-Hexanon (1000 pcs produced it's optical formal roughly based on the W-Nikkor, yet optimized for even nicer, smoother background, more uniform sharpness across the frame, less vignetting, much improved, modern coating and the most practical mechanical design one can use) The special way to enjoy one of these - get a custom made one off like JM did ;-) Funny tidbit: it is easier to find either one of the many samples made in S mount or even one of the 2500 pcs reissue samples made in the 2000's by Nikon and have it converted than finding the more rare LTM Nikkor (which also are the most pricey ones as of their collectability) - hence it takes time and effort to find a nice sample :-( I would absolutely love to see a comparison of all these lenses ;-) Will soon be able to compare the W-Nikkor 35 1.8 S M converted, the UC Hexanon 2.0 LTM and a 35 2.0 lens from the Hexar AF camera now M converted ! To be continued :-) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest JonathanP Posted October 29, 2015 Share #2545 Posted October 29, 2015 Congrats Jonathan! Great find! I dug for several years to find my copy which started my love for this particular optical design (reused and reinterpreted later by Konica and reproduced by Nikon again later in a commemorate reissue of the classic lens - with upgraded coatings no less). Thanks Dirk! It was mainly your fault that I started looking for one of these a while back, having seen your images and comments Jonathan 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
farnz Posted October 29, 2015 Author Share #2546 Posted October 29, 2015 Thanks Dirk! It was mainly your fault that I started looking for one of these a while back, having seen your images and comments Jonathan I had the same experience after seeing Dirk's pictures with the 73/1.9 Hektor. Pete. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest JMF Posted October 29, 2015 Share #2547 Posted October 29, 2015 (edited) Advertisement (gone after registration) I had the same experience after seeing Dirk's pictures with the 73/1.9 Hektor. Pete. Indeed, this thread has inspired me to get quite a few lenses ... I won't blame it all on Dirk and the usual suspects :-) Edited October 29, 2015 by jmanivelle Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nordvik Posted October 29, 2015 Share #2548 Posted October 29, 2015 M9 + Jupiter 8: Welcome, dear visitor! As registered member you'd see an image here… Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! 5 Link to post Share on other sites Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! ' data-webShareUrl='https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/268173-the-view-through-older-glass/?do=findComment&comment=2916628'>More sharing options...
fiftyonepointsix Posted October 29, 2015 Share #2549 Posted October 29, 2015 I forgot to post pictures from the Jupiter-8 in this thread! Wide-open on the M Monochrom, G1005267 by fiftyonepointsix, on Flickr I saw Bob Hoover fly this Airplane, I'm sad that it's not still in an airshow, but glad to see it in the Smithsonian. G1005265 by fiftyonepointsix, on Flickr The Jupiter-8 has that classic Sonnar signature, at about $40 in LTM- a bargain. G1005240 by fiftyonepointsix, on Flickr This particular lens is shimmed for the Leica, and modified to focus to 0.65m, RF coupled. 7 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
lucerne Posted October 30, 2015 Share #2550 Posted October 30, 2015 (edited) Here is one of my first images taken following the purchase of a late 50's Summaron 35 f/3.5 at a Hong Kong dealer in 2014. Nothing to shout about in terms of subject content. Actually, this image was - for a while - my only clue to the location of David Chan's shop. I envisaged using this lens for B & W shots on my M9-P but I think it has more potential than that. It's a beautifully small and perfectly kept piece. A little jewel that I'm in love with. Welcome, dear visitor! As registered member you'd see an image here… Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! Edited October 30, 2015 by lucerne 6 Link to post Share on other sites Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! ' data-webShareUrl='https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/268173-the-view-through-older-glass/?do=findComment&comment=2917396'>More sharing options...
lucerne Posted October 30, 2015 Share #2551 Posted October 30, 2015 (edited) First test image with Summaron 35 f/3.5 on M9-P. I'm told it's a 1953 version. This is David Chan inside his Hong Kong shop in 2014. Vintage everything! What's that hanging off the end of the telephone? Welcome, dear visitor! As registered member you'd see an image here… Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! Edited October 30, 2015 by lucerne 8 Link to post Share on other sites Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! ' data-webShareUrl='https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/268173-the-view-through-older-glass/?do=findComment&comment=2917399'>More sharing options...
Guest JMF Posted October 30, 2015 Share #2552 Posted October 30, 2015 lunch break in HK by JM__, on Flickr HK street by JM__, on Flickr 35 summicron v1 on M240 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
menos I M6 Posted November 1, 2015 Share #2553 Posted November 1, 2015 Thanks Dirk! It was mainly your fault that I started looking for one of these a while back, having seen your images and comments Jonathan I had the same experience after seeing Dirk's pictures with the 73/1.9 Hektor. Pete. Indeed, this thread has inspired me to get quite a few lenses ... I won't blame it all on Dirk and the usual suspects :-) Haha - you guys crack me up ;-) We are all guilty as charged I wager - this here thread probably responsible for many household budgetary deficits to be explained to management. I am recently on of the rare color trips I get once a year. This is a series I did on a few recent walks around Shanghai with just the M9 + wartime 50/1.5 CZJ LTM: L1055565-M9 Digital Camera--for_flickr by teknopunk.com, on Flickr L1055542-M9 Digital Camera--for_flickr by teknopunk.com, on Flickr 6 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
menos I M6 Posted November 1, 2015 Share #2554 Posted November 1, 2015 L1055517-M9 Digital Camera--for_flickr by teknopunk.com, on Flickr L1055526-M9 Digital Camera--for_flickr by teknopunk.com, on Flickr 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
menos I M6 Posted November 1, 2015 Share #2555 Posted November 1, 2015 L1055626-M9 Digital Camera--for_flickr by teknopunk.com, on Flickr L1055514-M9 Digital Camera--for_flickr by teknopunk.com, on Flickr 5 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest JMF Posted November 1, 2015 Share #2556 Posted November 1, 2015 35 Summicron v4 on M240 Spring water shower by JM__, on Flickr Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alberti Posted November 6, 2015 Share #2557 Posted November 6, 2015 1960's Summicron 35mm 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sandro Posted November 7, 2015 Share #2558 Posted November 7, 2015 Schneider-Kreuznach Tele-Arton 5.5/240mm (1964) on Novoflex bellows and Visoflex III, M6, Kodak Portra 160. Lex Welcome, dear visitor! As registered member you'd see an image here… Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! 4 Link to post Share on other sites Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! ' data-webShareUrl='https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/268173-the-view-through-older-glass/?do=findComment&comment=2923334'>More sharing options...
Guest JMF Posted November 11, 2015 Share #2559 Posted November 11, 2015 (edited) Reflecting... by JM__, on Flickr Canon 50 0.95 TV lens M converted on M240 Edited November 11, 2015 by jmanivelle Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaques Posted November 14, 2015 Share #2560 Posted November 14, 2015 (edited) Nippon Kogaku Nikkor-S 55mm f1.2 on m240: Welcome, dear visitor! As registered member you'd see an image here… Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! Edited November 14, 2015 by jaques 2 Link to post Share on other sites Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! ' data-webShareUrl='https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/268173-the-view-through-older-glass/?do=findComment&comment=2928406'>More sharing options...
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