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Some limited research indicates this lens uses 7 elements in 3 groups. In contrast, Zeiss Jena produced versions with 6 elements in 3 groups, reflecting an older optical formula carried on after the war. The cutaway shown here corresponds to the 7e/3g layout and might give an overview to plan along.

#Zeiss #Sonnar #Optics #Photography

Cutaway illustration of a "Carl Zeiss Sonnar 85 mm f/2" lens, showing its 7-element, 3-group optical layout within a chrome barrel. (Source: Internet; licence unknown, possibly public domain)

An old man and newspaper by hisaya katagami

https://tmblr.co/Z7VXvxgzZomsCe00

#contaxt #135film #filmphotography #35mmphotography #people #monochrome #bw #selfdevelop #man #sonnar #carlzeiss #flickr #thingsdavidlikes

With the upcoming release of a new #Rollei #35AF I'd expect the #prizes of old Rollei 35 #analog #film #cameras become lower in the future. It probably won't affect the already cheaper models with the f3.5 #Zeiss #Triotar #lens (like 35B), however I suspect it will have more impact to the prize of the Rollei 35 cameras with the f2.8 #Sonnar lenses. It's probably a good thing, Rollei 35 is a fun little camera to own. It's small but strong, well built and can survive a lot.
https://rollei35af.com

#statue || #fujifilm #fujifilmxt3 #czj135 #sonnar #vintagelens

#weide #willow || #fujifilm #fujifilmxt3 #czj135 #sonnar #vintagelens

RI - Boat and net and chain

Seen in the harbor of Ribe, Denmark. Early 80ies.

Most probably #Contax #RTS II, #Zeiss #Sonnar T* 2.8/85, Fuji #neopan. Scan from film.

#photography #filmisalive #bw #35mm

Part of a wooden fisherboat with a net and a chain in the danish harbour of Ribe.

Jerusalem by Hemo Kerem

https://tmblr.co/Z7VXvxesML_FSy00

#israel #jerusalem #street #streetphotography #a1 #sonysonnartfe35mmf28za #sonysonnar35 #sonnar35mm #sony35mmf28 #sony2835 #35mm #sonnar #telaviv #tlv #manualfocus #mf #sony #sonya1 #ilcea1 #alpha #mahaneyehudamarket #mahaneyehuda #market #blackwhite #bw #flickr #thingsdavidlikes

ARAX. The Ukrainian camera maker.
I am lucky to have one of the upgraded KIEV 88 cameras, called the "ARAX MLU" (for mirror lock-up). It is no longer available (presumably they ran out of KIEV 88 stock), but they will rework your KIEV, if you send it in.
The #KIEV 88 were #Hasselblad-500-lookalike, clunky #Soviet-era medium format cameras which sort-of worked.
#ARAX completely reworks them into wonderful precision instruments for the Pentacon-Six bayonet developed in East Germany. The fake leatherette isn't perfect, but the mechanics are great, and there are some superb Carl-Zeiss-Jena lenses for it, such as the #Sonnar 180/2.8 or the #Flektogon 50/4.0.
https://araxfoto.com/cameras/arax-mlu/
#Ukraine #photography #mediumformat #6x6 #ARAXMLU #CarlZeissJena

The last #rose of #summer. #Bokeh by Carl #Zeiss Jena #Sonnar 180/2.8 wide open.
#fotofreitag #flowerfriday #blume #carlzeissjena flower #autumn #fall

A single rose bloom on a stem with several leaves, in the rain, with completely out-of-focus background

#conure #bird #greencheekconure #photography #fujifilm
#zeiss #sonnar #ttartisan

Zeiss Sonnar 90f2.8 Contax G
Fujifilm X-T4

#sheep C: #Pentacon Six TL L: CZJ MC #Sonnar 180mm f2.8 F: #Kodak Gold 200 D: #Tetenal C-41 Kit #120film #ishootfilm #MediumFormat #pentacon #kodakgold200 #selfdevelopedfilm #filmisnotdead #filmphotography #analog #analogphotography

#greyheron #graureiher

C: #Pentacon Six TL
L: CZJ MC #Sonnar 180mm f2.8
F: #Lomography Color Negative 800
D: #Tetenal C-41 Kit

#120film #ishootfilm #MediumFormat #pentacon #CN800 #selfdevelopedfilm #filmisnotdead #filmphotography #analog #analogphotography

MS Optics Sonnetar 50mm 1.3 Slim Review

Following in the footsteps of Hollywood, Miyazaki has released a decade later sequel to the original Sonnetar 50mm with the latest MS Optics Sonnetar 50mm 1.3 Slim. But like Hollywood, is this lens more Bladerunner 2046 or Dumb and Dumber to? The OG Sonnetar was a classic like the aforementioned films and garnered a cult following. Can a followup gratify hardcore fans? A weekend with this tiny yet speedy little hunk of glass and metal hopefully answers that question in this MS Optics Sonnetar 50mm 1.3 review.

MS Optics Sonnetar 50mm 1.3 Slim on Leica M6

MS Optics Sonnetar 50mm 1.3 Slim Tech Specs

Formula: Sonnar Type, 4 elements in 5 groups.
Aperture: 14 blades, f1.3-16
Mount: Leica M, 50mm framelines
Focus: ∞~1m , rangefinder coupled to 0.8m.
Filter: M49
Dimensions: ⌀50, Length: 357mm
Weight: 125g

14 blade aperture, same as the original

MS Optics Sonnetar 50mm 1.3 Slim Ergonomics and Build

The MS Optics Sonnetar 50mm 1.3 Slim is all metal like the original but sheds 75g as well as a bit of speed with a max aperture of f1.3 vs. f1.1. Miyazaki lenses aren't exactly known for their robustness being a boutique lens and all but this one appears to be on the solid side.

The focus tab is identical to the original

Quirky is synonymous with Miyazaki lenses and this trend continues with the reverse aperture ring, same as the original. For those hardwired by the opposite rotation of traditional Leica lenses, it will take some getting used to.

The aperture ring is click-less like all of his lenses but smooth as butter. Unfortunately, another inherited trait is a bit of barrel movement as the focus turns too a bit too with a turn of the aperture ring. Why Miyazaki never resolved this issue is beyond me. I find it helpful to hold the lens as shown below; thumb to work the aperture and index finger on the focus tab to keep it from moving or fine tune focus.

There is a coma adjust on the back like the original as well for those who like to tinker

MS Optics Sonnetar 50mm 1.3 Slim Test

The below images were taken on a Sony A7R with the metabones converter

MS Optics Sonnetar 50mm 1.3 Slim vs MS Optics Sonnetar 50mm 1.1

Following is a side-by-side look against its 10 years older sibling.

Here is a side-by-side look at each lens throughout each aperture. You can right click and open the image in a new tab to see the large version.

New Sonnetar f1.3 vs Old Sonnetar f1.1

New Sonnetar f1.3 vs Old Sonnetar f1.4

New Sonnetar f2 vs Old Sonnetar f2

New Sonnetar f2.8 vs Old Sonnetar f2.8

New Sonnetar f4 vs Old Sonnetar f4

New Sonnetar f5.6 vs Old Sonnetar f5.6

New Sonnetar f8 vs Old Sonnetar f8

New Sonnetar f16 vs Old Sonnetar f16

Sample images on film

These sample images were shot on Kodak Gold 200 and self-developed with Cinestill CS41 and scanned with a Plustek Opticfilm 8200i.

Final Thoughts

I enjoyed my time with the new MS Optics Sonnetar 50mm 1.3 Slim and to me, it's a return to vintage Miyazaki. Yeah the ergonomics aren't ideal but that Miyazaki magic in the image is back. To be fair, I've always been partial to the Sonnar look and this new Sonnetar appears to be even sharper at the center wide open than the old one and even at f1.4 .

There is more distortion than normal for a 50mm, and that is where the older Sonnetar wins. Perhaps that is the price of it being significantly lighter and smaller. In addition it is still also prone to weird flares like its predecessor.

However, get along with the somewhat awkward ergonomics and you'll be rewarded with that beautiful sonnar rendition that has whispers of Vermeer. It is contrasty and dreamy, leading to that cinematic feel. It's got a Wong Kar Wai kind of feel to me.

I am always wary of sequels these days, but am pleasantly surprised with this follow up to a now legendary lens. I believe fans of the original will not be disappointed, and it will gain new fans in those who missed out on how quickly the original sold out.

MN

Pre-orders are being accepted now here

The post MS Optics Sonnetar 50mm 1.3 Slim Review appeared first on Japan Camera Hunter.

#reviews #50mm #f13 #japanclassiccamerablog #japancamerahunter #lensreview #miyazaki #msoptics #slim #sonnar #sonnetar

MS Optics Sonnetar 50mm 1.3 Slim Review

Following in the footsteps of Hollywood, Miyazaki has released a decade later sequel to the original Sonnetar 50mm with the latest MS Optics Sonnetar 50mm 1.3 Slim. But like Hollywood, is this lens more Bladerunner 2046 or Dumb and Dumber to? The OG Sonnetar was a classic like the aforementioned films and garnered a cult following. Can a followup gratify hardcore fans? A weekend with this tiny yet speedy little hunk of glass and metal hopefully answers that question in this MS Optics Sonnetar 50mm 1.3 review.

MS Optics Sonnetar 50mm 1.3 Slim on Leica M6

MS Optics Sonnetar 50mm 1.3 Slim Tech Specs

Formula: Sonnar Type, 4 elements in 5 groups.
Aperture: 14 blades, f1.3-16
Mount: Leica M, 50mm framelines
Focus: ∞~1m , rangefinder coupled to 0.8m.
Filter: M49
Dimensions: ⌀50, Length: 357mm
Weight: 125g

14 blade aperture, same as the original

MS Optics Sonnetar 50mm 1.3 Slim Ergonomics and Build

The MS Optics Sonnetar 50mm 1.3 Slim is all metal like the original but sheds 75g as well as a bit of speed with a max aperture of f1.3 vs. f1.1. Miyazaki lenses aren't exactly known for their robustness being a boutique lens and all but this one appears to be on the solid side.

The focus tab is identical to the original

Quirky is synonymous with Miyazaki lenses and this trend continues with the reverse aperture ring, same as the original. For those hardwired by the opposite rotation of traditional Leica lenses, it will take some getting used to.

The aperture ring is click-less like all of his lenses but smooth as butter. Unfortunately, another inherited trait is a bit of barrel movement as the focus turns too a bit too with a turn of the aperture ring. Why Miyazaki never resolved this issue is beyond me. I find it helpful to hold the lens as shown below; thumb to work the aperture and index finger on the focus tab to keep it from moving or fine tune focus.

There is a coma adjust on the back like the original as well for those who like to tinker

MS Optics Sonnetar 50mm 1.3 Slim Test

The below images were taken on a Sony A7R with the metabones converter

MS Optics Sonnetar 50mm 1.3 Slim vs MS Optics Sonnetar 50mm 1.1

Following is a side-by-side look against its 10 years older sibling.

Here is a side-by-side look at each lens throughout each aperture. You can right click and open the image in a new tab to see the large version.

New Sonnetar f1.3 vs Old Sonnetar f1.1

New Sonnetar f1.3 vs Old Sonnetar f1.4

New Sonnetar f2 vs Old Sonnetar f2

New Sonnetar f2.8 vs Old Sonnetar f2.8

New Sonnetar f4 vs Old Sonnetar f4

New Sonnetar f5.6 vs Old Sonnetar f5.6

New Sonnetar f8 vs Old Sonnetar f8

New Sonnetar f16 vs Old Sonnetar f16

Sample images on film

These sample images were shot on Kodak Gold 200 and self-developed with Cinestill CS41 and scanned with a Plustek Opticfilm 8200i.

Final Thoughts

I enjoyed my time with the new MS Optics Sonnetar 50mm 1.3 Slim and to me, it's a return to vintage Miyazaki. Yeah the ergonomics aren't ideal but that Miyazaki magic in the image is back. To be fair, I've always been partial to the Sonnar look and this new Sonnetar appears to be even sharper at the center wide open than the old one and even at f1.4 .

There is more distortion than normal for a 50mm, and that is where the older Sonnetar wins. Perhaps that is the price of it being significantly lighter and smaller. In addition it is still also prone to weird flares like its predecessor.

However, get along with the somewhat awkward ergonomics and you'll be rewarded with that beautiful sonnar rendition that has whispers of Vermeer. It is contrasty and dreamy, leading to that cinematic feel. It's got a Wong Kar Wai kind of feel to me.

I am always wary of sequels these days, but am pleasantly surprised with this follow up to a now legendary lens. I believe fans of the original will not be disappointed, and it will gain new fans in those who missed out on how quickly the original sold out.

MN

Pre-orders are being accepted now here

The post MS Optics Sonnetar 50mm 1.3 Slim Review appeared first on Japan Camera Hunter.

#reviews #50mm #f13 #japanclassiccamerablog #japancamerahunter #lensreview #miyazaki #msoptics #slim #sonnar #sonnetar