Henry Taylor Posted May 12, 2021 Share #1 Posted May 12, 2021 (edited) Advertisement (gone after registration) Come on Man don't Knock it unless you tried it. The Auto-Quinon 55mm f1.9 for a lens over 60 years old has a lot going for it, Here is a portrait recently taken. 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 May 12, 2021 by Henry Taylor 13 Quote 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/320839-steinheil-auto-quinon-55mm-f19/?do=findComment&comment=4199480'>More sharing options...
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Henry Taylor Posted June 22, 2021 Author Share #2 Posted June 22, 2021 (edited) This lens does it all, not only is it an excellent portrait lens but it's ability to close focus down to 0.4 M. Here is an example recently taken ( hand held on an SL) 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 June 22, 2021 by Henry Taylor sl 5 Quote 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/320839-steinheil-auto-quinon-55mm-f19/?do=findComment&comment=4224213'>More sharing options...
Q_lux Posted June 22, 2021 Share #3 Posted June 22, 2021 Wow! Excellent! I love "old" glass. Best. Jos Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Henry Taylor Posted June 22, 2021 Author Share #4 Posted June 22, 2021 Thanks Jos it's a winner , The glass is radio active this means they don't require more glass to to correct for aberration and distortions. Modern camera lens require a lot more glass to correct for these distortions, ends up costing more money to make. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cowz Posted August 2, 2021 Share #5 Posted August 2, 2021 I love my Canon 50mm f1.4 LTM (V1 from 1957), especially on my M9 Monochrom. I can't wait to test it out on my SL1. Old Glass rocks Included in my old glass collection is a goggled 135mm f2.8 Elmarit and 90mm f2 Summicron (pre APO) 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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