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Nice video and stills. I am even more keen to get a couple of vintage lenses into service and enjoy using them. Thanks for the inspiration.

Back in the late '70ties, I worked in Denamrk in a tiny shop with photographic equipment. We had a Japanese customer who was a Pentax shooter. He only wanted cameras and lenses from Taiwan, because the Japanese stuff, in his opinion, was not good enough. :)

Very good video, loved both the stills and the video!

😊❤ beautiful scenery. I want to go to Scotland now. What a great advert Karl!

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I don't think you have a MC black version certainly not the improved version of it, a so called "red badge". There is also red badge version of the zebra, like there is a non red T version of the silver version. There are also small(early) and big(later, zebra and black sized) silver versions. I even have an early Takumar 50mm Tessar. Ps there is no such thing as an unedited jpg straight from the camera, both the Fuji and the Sony(and every other camera for that matter) are editing powerhouses 😉 You make nice videos though 👍🏻

Da iawn, caru eich sianel! 😀

I like your honest and down to earth approach to reviewing lenses! I got my copy of this wonderful lens a few months ago in a lot of old photography gear. It had a bit of fungus inside the front element but as you say, it’s an easy lens to work on. The focus is a bit stiff but I prefer that to sloppy movement. Produces beautiful images on my old Pentax K110d. I love it so much that I just sold my Pentax M135 f3.5. This Zeiss, for me, is the ultimate vintage 135.

After seeing your review I picked one of these up (Nikon F mount) on eBay for forty quid. Not sure why but I'm finding it's overexposing on my Nikon D500 and I'm having to set a compensation of -1 to -2. Apart from that it's an excellent lens. I came back to your video and just twigged on the voice, South Wales. 👍🏻

Thanks! :)

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I have the Minolta MC Rokkor 135mm F2.8 lens, which is maybe the next version of the lens being reviewed. The optics are probably close. I found it to be a good lens, but not great. It is much better stopped down, at least somewhat. It has three things going for it: 1.) Minolta lenses produce unique vintage colors. 2.) It was inexpensive (<$100). So, it is a good choice for people who do not have a lens in that focal range, 3.) It is small and light compared to other 135mm lenses. So it can be comfortably used in 'street' situations. The bottom line is that I consider it to be a good lens for the cost. If you have adapted other Minolta lenses, then it is almost a no-brainer lens to add to your collection.

It has a good rating on the Pentax forum.

Interesting video. Nice lens heavy and very well made and usually at low price than the ltm version. Very interesting pictures and light diffusion at full aperture with a pleasant blur and very sharp at f8. Who needs more ? I also like the colors with the Sony sensor. Thx for the video and if you can mix the music a little less Loid it would be perfect. Thx.

Very interesting lens that I don’t own yet. A small note, the music is a bit distracting when you are talking. A bit to loud. I prefer what you are saying, not the music. Not a big problem, I just had to concentrate a bit more on your English, since I’m not a native English speaker myself. You are a very good photographer as well. ❤❤

Hello again from Denmark. I own this lens as well, but until this moment I used it exclusively on Canon film cameras. To make the situation perfectly clear, I’m a collector with 70 cameras and a 140 lenses. Most of them film related. So I know very well, what kind of pictures they produce, since I have been shooting film since 1976. The new in this video, is that there is a life in a digital world for the vintage lenses as well, as their more modern contra parts. I have been more slow than you to go down that route, since I only own one adapter , from Canon FD to Fuji X, and no adapters from vintage glass to Nikon D300 or my Canon 5 D mark two. Thank you again for the inspiration. ❤❤

You are a good videographer and a good story teller. I happens to own the same lens as well as a Fuji XT1, so naturally I feel inspired to go out and use that combo as well. Normally I find the old lenses a bit heavy compared to Fuji’ s own modern lenses, which by the way are both sharper and better color corrected. In my opinion the vintage lenses have a better weight distribution on the vintage bodies; since they are heavier than the Fuji XT line. But of course we can’t deny that creamy ness of the bright aperture and all the golden flair that comes with that. By the way, test some Nikon lenses as well, if those are available to you. Greetings from Denmark. ❤❤

Excellent comparison video Karl, I think I will have to get myself one! Now, which one to get??

Amazing to think that the tessar design goes back so far

Loved the 'bubble' effect. Enhanced the gorgeous colours.😊

the three versions seem comparable in output to me. preference would be for design.i was surprised the colors from all versions are pleasing and saturated.

Nice video ( @1:25 as always ) I have the black version with poor focus but it is impossible to get it fixed where I live!

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Behind these beautiful photos, no one cares how many shots the photographer missed. If he was using autofocus at that time, how long did it take for humans to use modern technology to invent autofocus and high pixels, but the photographers worked desperately Resistance wants to go back three hundred years ago

Love the way you convey your thoughts on lenses Karl. I think the images here speak for themselves and do the lens full justice. Very nice indeed.

I have two I love them that much

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Great video! You really put a lot of effort into this. Thank you so much for taking the time to share.

Love it. So educational. Thank you for another great video

I bought a nice Helios 44 13 blades on ebay for £57 BIN, seller advertised it as 8 blades. Earlier Biotar and Helios 44 lens coating were not strong but it creates nicer bokeh and neutral look.

Well done ✅

Loved the view from behind the waterfall!😊

"Barking to Tooting" 😂. Very good review, again! Keep up the good work 👍

great shots! with regards to camera sensors-yes there is a difference mainly with the mood of the photo and the color intensity. the Sony's always have a lovely green's and more true to life colors. the Canon's like more tan and yellows. and the Fuji's...they create a beautiful ethereal image sometimes.

I'm a big fan of Konica lenses. I think the 135mm f3.2 is the best out of the three made. Anyway you gave me an idea. I used the extension tube from the 55mm macro kit and my close focusing distance went from 3 meters to .5 meters but lost Infinity focus. Thanks for the idea and bring these great lenses back around for people to consider.

one of the best lens that i owned. I used this all the time. Great results when you use this lens in the sunlight with vibrant colorful backgrounds. super Bokeh!

Another lovely production Karl and I loved the flamingo story 😂. Beautiful photos, keep them coming.

Had no idea the company went back that far!😮

Why not get extension tubes for the camera mount eg Sony, then you can use them for any vintage lens for which you have an adaptor?

the colors of this lens are outstanding to me. perfect balance of pleasing and punchy

the zeiss jena colors are truly legendary-some of the highest rated among vintage lenses. the thorium in the Pancolar 1.8 adds something even extra on top of that. love these images

this is the dream lens, the final 50 that will be added to my collection. i own two of its contemporaries- the Meyer Oreston and the Pancolar f/2. both are two of my all time favorite fifties; i am sure the Pancolar 1.8 will not dissapoint!!

this lens is very nice and underrated. i own the DS model M42 with rubber ring. the colors are exceptional, cool, deep, paintedley. just keep away from bright lights bc it flares like crazy. besides that the only weakness i see is barrel distortion. the bokeh is also unique-twisted, whispy and silky at the same time. gentle yet energetic

Cogratulation you have the more sought after thorium version. I think based on the serial number your lens is later than 1965 probably 1967 near the end of production before it switched to the non throrium 6 blades.

Very nice video and lovely photos. What adapter do you use with your Fuji? Thanks

I've got this exact same lens mounted on a Ricoh camera. The front lens surround is coming loose though (easily wobbles and rattles when gently shaken) by at least 2mm. Would it be more economical to get it repaired or simply buy another? (UK prices are around £50 - £70)