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This is the Contax Carl Zeiss Distagon 25mm f/2.8 (retro-focus) Chapter 63
In this video, a comparison was made between an AE and a MM version, for its luminance.
Is this 25mm a great lens for architecture and landscape photography?
I mounted the original lens hood in this lens and it looks awesome.
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This is Contax Carl Zeiss Distagon T* 18mm f/4 chapter 62
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In this chapter, I discovered how to differentiate an AE/MM version from its physical body, from the bayonet connection, aperture ring, and serial number. Why does Contax license its trademark to Yashica? Is this super-wide-angle lens worthy of your collection?
This is the Contax Carl Zeiss 15mm f/3.5 Chapter 61
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Traveling with a lens weighing 900 grams plus a camera is no joke and even traveling far away, holding them from day till night. An easy-to-focus manual camera lens, and a piece for collectors. Which Japanese lens maker was behind the production of the Contax Carl Zeiss lenses?
The Carl Zeiss to Contax Carl Zeiss History - Part Two
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Hello viewers, if you are addicted to History like me, this second chapter deepened my knowledge about the Cold War. The first chapter was more of an intro about who Dr. Carl Zeiss was and his legacy. Music: pixabay.com/music/electronic-redemption-219724/ pixabay.com/music/beats-turquoise-lagoon-231035/ For your further readings: www.zeiss.com/content/dam/corporate-new/about-zeiss/history/downl...
The Carl Zeiss to Contax Carl Zeiss History - Part One
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This and the next chapter contain the most documentation I have found, and I am happy to share it with you all without "making it mine"-the work belongs to its authors. All the information I have got was provided by the following links, summarizing them (I don't work with A.I. ;) : www.zeiss.com/corporate/en/about-zeiss/past/history.html en.wikipedia.org/wiki/East_Berlin www.history.com/news/ge...
This is the Carl Zeiss Jena Biometar 80mm f/2.8 Chapter 60
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Biometar, a lens derived from the famous Planar and Biotar lenses, isn't as renowned as the Biotar 75mm. Please help me find out why. Biometar 是一款源自著名 Planar 和 Biotar 鏡頭的鏡頭,但不如 Biotar 75mm 出名。 請幫我找出原因。 Music: winter-calm-lofi-chill-hop@pixabay.com
This is the Carl Zeiss Pancolar 50mm f/1.8 Chapter 59
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Another review about the Pancolar 50mm f/1.8? Hope not. About this lens: I reviewed this lens thinking out of the box again without mentioning its specifications. My lens is so yellowish that I noticed that color rendering became brown when the shutter hits breakneck speed (e.g., 1/2000s and over). It was tested in freezing and hot, like inferno places. Only by using this lens to its maximum ca...
This is the Carl Zeiss ULTRON 50mm f/1.8 Chapter 58
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This is the Carl Zeiss ULTRON 50mm f/1.8 Chapter 58
This is the Skoparex 35mm f/3.4 (from Carl Zeiss) Chapter 57
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This lens surprised me with its outstanding performance, for its bokeh, color rendering, and sharpness resolution. Voigtlander was Austrian then moved to Germany. How did this brand became a Carl Zeiss brand? Voigtlander & Sohn Company History: historiccamera.com/cgi-bin/librarium2/pm.cgi?action=app_display&app=datasheet&app_id=1715 Collinear lenses: www.pacificrimcamera.com/rl/00883/00883.pdf ...
This is the Carl Zeiss Jena Flektogon 20mm f/2.8 Chapter 56
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I compared the Flecktogon and the MIR-20 in this video as promised in chapter 49. And, a short focal length explained. Question mark illustration - Pixabay.com@geralt SLR illustration - Phogulum.com (How does SLR camera work) Focal length illustration - photographylife.com/what-is-focal-length-in-photography. Music - pixabay.com@Lidérc
This is the Jupiter - 9 (Юпитер-9) 85mm f/2 Chapter 55.
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This is the last chapter of my KMZ lenses series and the same to my Russian Silver lenses collection. I hope you have enjoyed all of them, optically and Historically. What has happened was our past, our History, and we learn from our past. Having in my hands a lens that was born in turbulent times and survived until today, I'm the lucky one. Graphics from: Pixabay.com @;Aristal; @Chronomarchie ...
The Jupiter 3+ Art Lens Chapter 54
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In this chapter, 4 units of Jupiter 5cm were tested, mostly wide-open, comparing their round bokeh and flare. Choose yours. music: pixabay.com/music/corporate-a-future-soul-royalty-free-music-203633/
This is the Jupiter 3 (Юпитер 3 П) 5cm, f/1.5 Red “P”, from ZOMZ Chapter 53
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This is the third part of my Russian "Silver collection" lens. The present chapter was already ready to be published when unexpectedly, I found the JUPITER 3 Art lens. The content has changed, moving some information from this video to the next chapter, The Jupiter - 3 Encore. Thanks for your patience. Graphics:Pixabay.com, Screen capture:wikipedia.org; sovietcams.com; microsites.lomography.com...
The KMZ Helios 44, remastered. Chapter 52
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In this video, you will meet the 44s line-up family, how many of them did you know, and why the 44-2 is so popular? This lens was the first Russian lens that led me to collect them, with no regrets. It took me a long to publish this remaster, as I publish lens series following a sequence, related to Country of origin and brand, and easier to follow. Credits: pixabay.com/illustrations/safe-mecha...
This is the MIR-1, (МИР - 1 , World) 37mm f/2.8 K.M.Z. Chapter 51
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This is the MIR-1, (МИР - 1 , World) 37mm f/2.8 K.M.Z. Chapter 51
This is the Jupiter-12 (Юпитер-12) 35mm f/2.8 Chapter 50
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This is the Jupiter-12 (Юпитер-12) 35mm f/2.8 Chapter 50
This is the MIR 20M, (МИР - 20М , World) 20mm f/3.5 K.M.Z. Chapter 49
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This is the MIR 20M, (МИР - 20М , World) 20mm f/3.5 K.M.Z. Chapter 49
This is the Minolta MC ROKKOR PF 85mm f/1.7 Chapter 48
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This is the Minolta MC ROKKOR PF 85mm f/1.7 Chapter 48
This is the Minolta MC W ROKKOR-SG 28mm f/3.5 Chapter 47
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This is the Minolta MC W ROKKOR-SG 28mm f/3.5 Chapter 47
This is the Minolta MC W ROKKOR HH - 35mm f/1.8 Chapter 46
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This is the Minolta MC W ROKKOR HH - 35mm f/1.8 Chapter 46
This is the Minolta AUTO-ROKKOR PF - 55mm f/1.8 Chapter 45
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This is the Minolta AUTO-ROKKOR PF - 55mm f/1.8 Chapter 45
This is the Minolta 58mm f/1.4. Chapter 44
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This is the Minolta 58mm f/1.4. Chapter 44
This is the Takumar 135mm f/3.5 Chapter 43
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This is the Takumar 135mm f/3.5 Chapter 43
This is the Super-Multi-Coated Fish-Eye-Takumar 17mm f/4 Chapter 42
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This is the Super-Multi-Coated Fish-Eye-Takumar 17mm f/4 Chapter 42
This is the Super-Multi-CoatedTakumar 120mm f/2.8. Chapter 41
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This is the Super-Multi-CoatedTakumar 120mm f/2.8. Chapter 41
This is the Auto Yashinon 55mm f/1.2 (Tomioka lens) Chapter 40
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This is the Auto Yashinon 55mm f/1.2 (Tomioka lens) Chapter 40
This is the "Super-Multi-Coated Macro-Takumar 50mm f/4. Chapter 39
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This is the "Super-Multi-Coated Macro-Takumar 50mm f/4. Chapter 39
This is the Auto-Yashinon DS-50 f1.4 (Tomioka lens). Chapter 38.
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This is the Auto-Yashinon DS-50 f1.4 (Tomioka lens). Chapter 38.
This is the Auto Revuenon 55mm f/1.4 (Tomioka lens). Chapter 37.
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This is the Auto Revuenon 55mm f/1.4 (Tomioka lens). Chapter 37.
Dehancer Film Emulation Review/Tutorial.
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Dehancer Film Emulation Review/Tutorial.

Комментарии

  • @Nestorico-m8i
    @Nestorico-m8i 7 дней назад

    Hello, do you know if this is MC first generation or late generation? thanks

    • @red_code
      @red_code 5 дней назад

      Hello, sorry for the late reply. The present lens is the 1st gen. (01:14). Thanks for your comment.

  • @statismaster8921
    @statismaster8921 9 дней назад

    I have a this lens , how csn i youse to conon 6d ,

    • @red_code
      @red_code 5 дней назад

      Hello and sorry for my late late reply. This lens is a M42 connection. You need to find an. M42 connection to Canon EOS system. This ring (with no electronic contact) must have an inside bayonet to push the lens pin. Otherwise, you can't control the aperture ring manually. Here. Thanks for your comment. www.amazon.com/Concept-Adapter-Camera-Matting-Varnish/dp/B08J4DWNWW/ref=sr_1_3?adgrpid=152619195781&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.NhJNXLvb-T-iL3sCTBFaZTrfvijfZbD1qJ1YHGkFaKkuXhcXz00W4sdM7rDaRYyOAaf2zfERxjTVr0iMToe0UyDUX4qHhs151Yswo3vnhpMU3S_9hEttADE42xfG742-1evE4U5arMc36dgAqaALEUUXlpLvr8r89ECnLIL2PZlBWJ839QjUMfVq__tXtNtEieh_jDmNwk9ys5L9lcqKLR5pDEIqwmznCfji8OCgrJ4.l6Jk4vSq_J86FT0zxOmEV2MatYzqJ4NqrPKX3xpO86Q&dib_tag=se&hvadid=681381242314&hvdev=c&hvlocphy=9196264&hvnetw=g&hvqmt=e&hvrand=6587099052666115812&hvtargid=kwd-297098854725&hydadcr=26381_11784383&keywords=m42%2Badapter%2Bcanon&qid=1738554211&sr=8-3&th=1

  • @seoulrydr
    @seoulrydr 14 дней назад

    your zeiss collection becomes more impressive every time you post a new video! tyvm!

    • @red_code
      @red_code 14 дней назад

      Thanks for your comment.

  • @mikepxg6406
    @mikepxg6406 14 дней назад

    Beautiful lenses.

    • @red_code
      @red_code 14 дней назад

      Thanks for your comment.

  • @ArmaniFlyHigh
    @ArmaniFlyHigh 14 дней назад

    Big fan on wide lenses..DoF scale looks a bit diverse (good for closeups) Metering mode is Gray or RGB scale?

    • @red_code
      @red_code 14 дней назад

      Thanks for your comment. Metering is RGB.

    • @ArmaniFlyHigh
      @ArmaniFlyHigh 13 дней назад

      @@red_code i only use Voigtlander noktons now. only 1 heliar 12mm f5.6 VM..

    • @red_code
      @red_code 13 дней назад

      @@ArmaniFlyHigh good to hear from you. I don't own any Nokton. Maybe later. Sometimes, too much lenses are the same as clothes in the closet. Pick up the nearest one😂

  • @TheNaught1
    @TheNaught1 20 дней назад

    Thank you for this video! Enjoying this new-to-me lens on my m43 rigs.

    • @red_code
      @red_code 20 дней назад

      Interesting. Happy shootings and thanks for your comment.

  • @m.i.andersen8167
    @m.i.andersen8167 Месяц назад

    Happy New year! And thanks for your videos😃 I have used this lens with great success on several productions, especially on S35 cameras, for closer shot on gimbals. On musik productions, live and videos, I also used the Flektogon 20mm f:4 if it had to look a little more vintage. I have had many newer lens for a while and then sold them. But my, quite a few, old Zeiss lenses I still keep.

    • @red_code
      @red_code Месяц назад

      Happy New Year ^_^. This is why I consider the CCZ lenses modern but without electronic parts. Thanks for your comment.

  • @seoulrydr
    @seoulrydr Месяц назад

    My favorite lens in your collection is the one you are currently traveling with. TYVM for another fun video

    • @red_code
      @red_code Месяц назад

      Thanks for your comment. This one is still a bid-heavy. I'll be seeing the next one, light as paper. You know which one I'm referring ; )

  • @bramwb8515
    @bramwb8515 Месяц назад

    Great video as always. Do you own any Tele-Xenars? I've recently acquired the 200mm, but there is very little information to be found

    • @red_code
      @red_code 29 дней назад

      Thanks for your comment. Unfortunately, I only own one telephoto, the Contax Carl Zeiss 180mm. It's difficult to manage a tele where I live.

    • @bramwb8515
      @bramwb8515 29 дней назад

      Fair enough! Keep up the good work.

  • @hkhkau6905
    @hkhkau6905 Месяц назад

    Very informative

  • @FromTheAshesWeRise
    @FromTheAshesWeRise Месяц назад

    Absolutely brilliant video. Thank you. ^_^

    • @red_code
      @red_code Месяц назад

      Thanks for your comment. If you are a Contax Carl Zeiss lenses diehard fan, follow the next chapters.^_^

  • @red_code
    @red_code Месяц назад

    Errata: @1:25, where I say the specs, I do refer to "all aperture values in WHITE are AE version and in GREEN, MM version, no matter if "G" Germany or "J" Japan. Pls. checkout my newest publication "This is the Contax Carl Zeiss Distagon 18mm f/4 chapter 62".

  • @hkhkau6905
    @hkhkau6905 Месяц назад

    I also have this lens. But bokeh of this lens is not normal as there is a cut away from the rear element. Regardless, it is still a lens for collectors.

    • @red_code
      @red_code Месяц назад

      This lens is a masterpiece from TOMIOKA, and fitting that lens into a M42 adaptor I asked for help from my craft man to OEM it. I agree with you, it's a piece for collectors, the bokeh isn't my cup of tea. Thanks for your comment.

  • @Democratiser
    @Democratiser Месяц назад

    Very interesting! I checked the serial numbers of my f1.4 Super Takumar lenses. I have at least one copy of series 1, 2 and 4. All near mint. They are amazing lenses.

    • @red_code
      @red_code Месяц назад

      I'm happy to hear from you on having copies near mint. Love your glass, have fun, and thanks for your comment.

  • @sclogse1
    @sclogse1 Месяц назад

    Always relaxing and informative. I bought a 40mm for peanuts on ebay that was sold as part of a larger kit of three lenses, including the 35mm 2.8, a camera bag, lens cleaner, tissues, and of course a Konica camera, with manual and more stuff. All for about 35 dollars. Lenses to be used on my Fuji X gear. I have yet to try out the 35. The music was cool, dub step kinda thing with the broken beat. And me knowing this at 73 years old...

    • @red_code
      @red_code Месяц назад

      I’m glad you’re enjoying the videos. Let me know how the 35mm performs for you when you get a chance to try it out! More. Your age is only a number, you are young at heart and we all learn till the day makes us impossible. Wishing you all the best for this 2025. Cheers, and thanks for your comment.

  • @red_code
    @red_code Месяц назад

    Thanks to @Tonellacam for correcting me about the generation of this lens. Correcting, the first version doesn't have a product number, filter thread is 49mm, aperture is from f/3.5 to f/22. My lens, which is a second-generation, has the same number of glass elements as its predecessor, but with optical improvement.

  • @Tonellacam
    @Tonellacam Месяц назад

    Interesting I thought the early first version of this lens goes to f22 , looks like you have the second version that goes to f16 , I didn’t realize that your version was also 58mm thread , I thought all the versions that weren’t the first were 49mm thread , I’m looking at a first version tonight so doing some research , it’s 58mm thread and goes to f22 that’s produced from 62-65 , I wonder if it’s not as good as the later versions

    • @red_code
      @red_code Месяц назад

      Hello. Reviewing this video of mine, I need to apologise the wrong info. Indeed you are right. The first gen. of SUPER-Takumar don't have a product number, aperture goes until f/22, and filter diameter is 49mm. The second gen. the aperture is until f/16 with a 58mm thread. The central marking of the depth of field scale tricked me in to this as 1st gen. is a "lollipop" marking and the 2nd. gen. a diamond shape. I have my own questions marks. About your last sentence, the number of elements remained the same but arranged in a new improved optical design. Thanks for correcting me and much appreciated.

    • @Tonellacam
      @Tonellacam Месяц назад

      @ no worries I just learned it like an hour before watching your video but I did a seri it deep dive into what version I’m going to buy , I didn’t end up getting the f22 version , it was real banged up , but I didn’t end order a f16 version off eBay that looks like it’s in mint condition !!

    • @red_code
      @red_code Месяц назад

      @@Tonellacam Hello and Happy New Year. Have fun.

    • @Tonellacam
      @Tonellacam Месяц назад

      @@red_code you too my friend !

  • @seoulrydr
    @seoulrydr Месяц назад

    i found one. now i need the 28mm. you are killing me slowly.

    • @red_code
      @red_code Месяц назад

      It's Christmas time and New Year Eve, come on, indulge yourself with a present, and if you are jumping into a f/3.5, that gorgeous squared format hood must be included. Thanks for your comment.

  • @giangao7978
    @giangao7978 Месяц назад

    我喜欢你的视频

  • @MisterManekk
    @MisterManekk Месяц назад

    You have small typo in the title for the name of the lens. It's "flektogon". Great video, though!

  • @hkhkau6905
    @hkhkau6905 Месяц назад

    Merry Christmas. I happened to have this lens. This is so heavy.

    • @red_code
      @red_code Месяц назад

      Merry Christmas and thanks for your comment. I wish you the best!

  • @tompurvis1261
    @tompurvis1261 Месяц назад

    I have my grandfathers Zeiss 50 2.0 from his Contax Rangefinder built in 1952. I recently got the adapters to use the lens on my Canon mirrorless cameras.

    • @red_code
      @red_code Месяц назад

      You have got a legacy from your grandfather. The Contax II, the after war edition, a rangefinder with a great History. I have one too, at around 98% new and I have a lot of love for that rangefinder, and some times I load a Fujifilm of 36 ASA 200. Using that lens adapted to your mirrorless it is a way on "giving life" to that lens, but don't "hurt" the body. I mean, one day, if you decide to go analog again, that rangefinder could be workable again. In my TOMIOKA playlist, some lenses were taken from the rangefinder body because it's a "junk" camera otherwise, avoid doing this. And if you are interested about the History of the Contax rangefinder, have a look at my latest publication (Chapter 61). And for last, any ANALOG piece that you have, if you don't broke it, you have it for long last. A digital piece, even you keep it in the box, the batteries or electronics components may have reach their working period. Thanks for your comment and have a Merry Christmas.

  • @hkhkau6905
    @hkhkau6905 Месяц назад

    If you have the luck, try compare it with SMC Takumar M42 asph. You will be surprised.

    • @red_code
      @red_code Месяц назад

      Do you mean that 15mm😃

    • @hkhkau6905
      @hkhkau6905 Месяц назад

      @@red_code Yup

  • @seoulrydr
    @seoulrydr Месяц назад

    Traveling with a wide angle is easy yet difficult. You'll always get everything in frame but sometimes getting closer is not the answer. Either way, congratulations on your acquisition!

    • @red_code
      @red_code Месяц назад

      Thank you for your comment.. Indeed, you have point out one of my bad habit.

  • @Stephen_Baker
    @Stephen_Baker Месяц назад

    A great appraisal, thanks bud I think that the history of this lens is even more complicated. By the way, Kyocera also made the Zeiss Planar 50, which is a nice but underestimated, optically bubbly piece of glass.

    • @seoulrydr
      @seoulrydr Месяц назад

      Optically bubbly!😂

    • @red_code
      @red_code Месяц назад

      You can definitely nail it. The Zeiss Planar 50mm f/1.4 indeed was produced by Tomioka too. Just wait for this chapter and thanks for your comment.

  • @PitNeex
    @PitNeex 2 месяца назад

    The text was running a little too fast, I had to pause to read. Very interesting video can't wait for the next chapter... Also the last scene full of bokeh balls was so beautiful 😍

    • @red_code
      @red_code 2 месяца назад

      Sorry about that. Thanks for your comment and the next will be Contax lenses, without breaking the History sequence. The last shot was taken two years ago during Christmas time with the (The Meyer&Gorlitz PRIMOTAR 75mm f/1.9. Chapter 18.)

  • @Tonellacam
    @Tonellacam 2 месяца назад

    Are these radioactive ?

    • @red_code
      @red_code 2 месяца назад

      No, it isn't. Thanks for your comment.

  • @seoulrydr
    @seoulrydr 2 месяца назад

    My G.A.S. has truly gone bonkers and I blame you. I am now interested in having the 52mm f1.4 F-mount lens (generation 1) in my collection and if I'm lucky, the 1st generation 135mm f2.8 and the Konica F camera. However, I am coming up very short of my goals. I now realize the internet is in fact not endless. If you have any suggestions on where to locate such rare goods and are willing to share such knowledge, I'd appreciate it. Thanks so much!

    • @red_code
      @red_code 2 месяца назад

      Thanks for your comment. I have several sites which I find my lenses, most in Asia like Hong Kong, Japan, Taiwan, and China. However, I guess you live in the Sates or Europe. Buying from those could be a bit risky for you in terms of receiving your goods. You can go thru: fotohandeldelfshaven.nl/en/ www.etsy.com/ or kamerastore.com/ About “what I know”😂, from the lens specs, those data are from old lenses catalog, others sources from some old Japanese photographers (my friends), and History, is complicated but related one to another. Once you start with, say, Jupiter lenses, then WWII is precedent. They KEY: be a good observer.

  • @chickenitsa
    @chickenitsa 2 месяца назад

    I am a former technical representative for EPOI, [which was, at the time] the American distributor for Nikon, Mamiya, Bronica and Sinar cameras - and Sigma lenses. I want to compliment you for one of the *best* technical explanations on lenses I have ever seen so far on youtube. Clear, distinct, complete, accurate and easy to understand. Your viewers may not know how lucky they are. Bravo

    • @red_code
      @red_code 2 месяца назад

      Thanks for your comment and this is a Christmas present for me. Thank you again.

  • @MarcelSauder
    @MarcelSauder 2 месяца назад

    Thank you for the nice Video. This Domiplan is NOT made by plastic, its made by Aluminium. :-)

    • @red_code
      @red_code 2 месяца назад

      Thank you for your comment and appreciate it ;)

  • @sclogse1
    @sclogse1 2 месяца назад

    So, it's a simply M42 mount?

    • @red_code
      @red_code 2 месяца назад

      Yep. Collecting M42 you go anywhere.

  • @Jbandes
    @Jbandes 2 месяца назад

    I really enjoy my copy of this lens. I placed it in front of a uv-a 365 NM ultraviolet light for 3 days and it removed 100% of the yellow discoloration caused by the nuclear thorium element in the glass. The lens is now crystal clear.

    • @red_code
      @red_code 2 месяца назад

      Thanks for your comment and I'm happy to hear from you.

  • @seoulrydr
    @seoulrydr 2 месяца назад

    well done!

    • @red_code
      @red_code 2 месяца назад

      Thank you for the comment.

  • @andrewhendrick3347
    @andrewhendrick3347 2 месяца назад

    Where were you finding this for less than $60? I know there's inflation and all but the best price on eBay now is $129. I doubt 4.9k views of this video have inflated the price that much either. Now I don't want to buy one.

    • @red_code
      @red_code 2 месяца назад

      Hello and thank you for your comment. (1) In most of my videos, I avoid referring to price. I know perfectly that many lens sellers randomly search for videos on RUclips and eBay, for one purpose. Look at the demand and RAISE the price. He sees how many views that video got, likes, comments, and always the word "cheap N' good". The normal reaction is "I want one too...". I really regret saying it in this video. Later I preferred not to disclose the price (not using price to call viewers attention), and limit showing you how good (or bad) the lens is, with examples of photos and videos straight from the camera. (2) Many lenses that I own, were bought during COVID 19 followed the Ukraine war (to help desperate families). I live in Macau (China) and someone proposed to me a lot of SILVER HELIOS 44, origin from China mainland, just for a price under US$80 for each unit, but I threw away that opportunity. All lens prices have risen during those times, sellers have noticed the rush for old lenses with a click of the mouse. Try searching on other sites instead of eBay. Never bought a nut/bold from there to be expensive, and I got one search to a decent one for 60,40 cents (without shipping). And sorry to hear that from you.

  • @sclogse1
    @sclogse1 2 месяца назад

    I think the Minolta 55mm 1.7 gives you more bang for the buck. And for subject isolation a Minolta Celtic 135mm 2.8 will do a wonderful job. And both lenses render beautifully. And both can be had together for under 80 dollars. And both can get as sharp as you like. And I have the Minolta 1.4's in the different 50's. Our man here likes the Topcor at 2.0. Not at 1.4.

    • @red_code
      @red_code 2 месяца назад

      Hello and sorry for my late reply. Indeed I prefer the f/2 over at f/1.4. The main reason is to keep the iris blades not totally wide open and this gives me round bokeh. Totally wide open, the bokeh could be oval but, this is a matter of taste or style, everyone has different taste and different style. If these two things were common to all of us, there will be no blog sites to share ideas. Same to Auto-Topcor, Minolta or Takumar.🙂Did you agree with me? And that you for your comment and sharing your thoughts. P.S.: Your Celtic is a special one👍

  • @madhavanpalanisamy6688
    @madhavanpalanisamy6688 2 месяца назад

    Thanks for the video. How does the f4 Flektagon compare with the f2.8 Flektogon?

    • @red_code
      @red_code 2 месяца назад

      Hello and I'm sorry for my late reply. I don't own the f/4 version but to what I know the f/2.8 is the successor of the f/4. F/4 is the legacy of Zeiss, with zebra patterns and the f/2.8 has a much more modern look, with rubber grip. F/4 gives you vignetting and chromatic aberrations, and even is a F/4, it's border aren't sharp enough, this is my main reason to having the present lens. Thanks for your comment.

    • @madhavanpalanisamy6688
      @madhavanpalanisamy6688 2 месяца назад

      @@red_code thank you! I was able to source a PB mount f2.8 but I was not able to get a proper PB_L adapter for my BMPC6K FF. I like to look of that lens and the imagery. Was wondering if I should consider the f4. Maybe not, if it's a predecessor. thank so much for your input and for having this channel!

    • @red_code
      @red_code 2 месяца назад

      @@madhavanpalanisamy6688 I have googled around and found this "impressive converter - for the price) kipon.com/product/pl-l/. This is why it is preferable to collect lenses in M42mount. It could be a bit more expensive but this mount has the solution. And I'm a BMPCC 6K user too. Thanks for your comment.

  • @jharrelphoto
    @jharrelphoto 2 месяца назад

    I took my favorite waterfall/landscape of all time with this lens. Stunning results on my srt101 and ektar 100. I just got an adapter to use it on my a7cr.

    • @red_code
      @red_code 2 месяца назад

      I feel happy hearing from you about the results you can obtain from this lens. 28mm and F/3.5 is a perfect lens for landscape photography because, the rule is "best for f/8 over a tripod". A fast lens (e.g. f/1.4) and then after? You won't be shooting landscape at this aperture, Am I right! Most of my photography I do it over a tripod. Thanks for your comment.

  • @stefanopiana3699
    @stefanopiana3699 3 месяца назад

    Good morning, in your experience which version of these lenses is better to buy? The takumar-auto 85mm f1.8 or the later Smc takumar 85mm f1.8? Many thanks in advance.

    • @red_code
      @red_code 3 месяца назад

      Hello and I'm sorry for the late reply. I was out, collecting footage for a new chapter. About your question, I choose the older generation, the Auto-Takumar. Super-Multi-Coated Takumar is later one. And why do I choose the older one? The Auto is already very sharp, and preserve that old lens look. S.M.C. it's too sharp and that "look" is almost gone. Thanks for your comment. P.S.: Takumar lenses really rocks.

    • @stefanopiana3699
      @stefanopiana3699 3 месяца назад

      @red_code Like you did I bought the older version, I love the photos with a more vintage look and I thought the car version was the most suitable. Even though I really spent a lot to buy it a significant amount to have it in the best possible conditions. Thank you very much for your reply and courtesy. A hug from Italy. Stefano

    • @red_code
      @red_code 3 месяца назад

      @@stefanopiana3699 The pleasure is mine.🥰

  • @stratoszafeiriou7147
    @stratoszafeiriou7147 3 месяца назад

    Is this lens radioactive?

    • @red_code
      @red_code 3 месяца назад

      Hello and thank you for your comment. Even the glass is yellowish but I don't have any information about if the lens is radioactive.

    • @sclogse1
      @sclogse1 17 дней назад

      @@red_code I've watched tests on the Sears Auto 55mm 1.4 with professional meters, and the front element of the older style model ( the one Vintage Optix reviewed) is radioactive and not the rear, which is more common with Pentax, etc..

    • @red_code
      @red_code 14 дней назад

      @@sclogse1 Good to hear from you this information. Tomioka has been producing lenses for those companies, and some specifications may differ. In the case of the Pancolar 50mm f/1.8, the front and rear elements are radioactive, and the rear element emission is stronger than the front one I learned from you all, and what I have learned, radioactive lenses use glass with a thorium mixture (dropped) and not a coating. Thanks for your comment.🙂

  • @philosimot
    @philosimot 3 месяца назад

    I use it on my Spotmatic SP 'black beauty' - both in excellent condition.

    • @red_code
      @red_code 3 месяца назад

      I'm happy to hear that. From where I live, shooting with film, is expensive and takes time to develop it. Thanks for your comment.

    • @philosimot
      @philosimot 3 месяца назад

      @@red_code Shooting with film is, where I live, expensive, too. So I never take more than one each month. Colornegative incl. dev. = 15 EUR, colorslide FUJI incl. dev. = almost 30 EUR. The big 'rest' is digital with a brave Nikon D300 and some old Nikkors from 1970-1985;-))

    • @red_code
      @red_code 3 месяца назад

      @@philosimot 😅😅Happy Halloween.

  • @noplastik
    @noplastik 3 месяца назад

    All Domiplans I've seen have a basic, blue anti-reflective coating. And building quality is good with minimum plastic parts , mayby only name ring around the front lens. Based on the foggy photos, I think that your piece has some haze or fungus problem.

    • @red_code
      @red_code 3 месяца назад

      Thanks for your comment. I was interested in the Exakta camera, (a full mechanical camera) and that lens came with it. Most of my lenses I ask for my repairman for a "check". However, this one, I done nothing and wasn't expecting for such nice performance.

  • @michaelherskovitz4203
    @michaelherskovitz4203 3 месяца назад

    Thanks for this video - I’ve been wondering about this lens for a while.

    • @red_code
      @red_code 3 месяца назад

      You are welcome. I hope this video helped you understand the Biometar better.