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Post by dee on Nov 11, 2009 18:54:47 GMT -5
I have been gifted with a 1959 Jupiter 3 glass in 1930s Sonnar mount by Brian Sweeney ,
who loves playing with these lenses .
It's specifically for a Contax III body from which meter parts were donated to my Contax III restoration project . A 1958 Kiev IV top has been grafted on to complete my set of Contax II / III / IV profiles .
I have also aquired a clean collapsible Sonnar and a Rigid 50 f2 ... and am considering a 50 f 1.5 Sonnar complete with serviced Contax III ... funds permitting .
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Post by Deleted on Nov 11, 2009 20:40:05 GMT -5
I had a Contax II with one of the earliest f1.5 coated Sonnars. It was a great picture taker.
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Post by nikonbob on Nov 11, 2009 23:18:53 GMT -5
I usually don't get on well with a 50mm lens but the one exception is a pre war uncoated 50/1.5 Sonnar. Even though I don't like the focal length it is the only lens that has such a distinct look, that even I can see, wide open that I love it. I think you will be more than pleased with the lens Brian worked on. A good J3 should give you the same look, not surprising as it is a Russian clone.
Bob
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Post by dee on Nov 12, 2009 12:23:10 GMT -5
Thanks Bob and Wayne .
I am so pleased with the J3 Sonnar , and have been pushing my Helios wide open and loving it ... but the Contax III has been fully serviced and must be a good buy at £160 ... I would never spend the £80 or so that a 50 f1.5 Sonnar would go for , but linked to my all time favourite Grande Dame III , it's irresistable !
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Post by nikonbob on Nov 12, 2009 15:21:01 GMT -5
I keep forgetting how much more things cost on the other side of the pond. Usually you can get a camera and the lens you want at a better price than lens or body alone. I think you will do pretty well with that deal.
Bob
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Post by John Parry on Nov 12, 2009 15:56:49 GMT -5
I've a Jupiter 11 with Exakta mount. A lovely lens, and this must have been early 70's.
Regards - John
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Post by dee on Nov 15, 2009 19:03:50 GMT -5
Missed out on that Contax III and 50 f !.5 , but could not really stretch to it .
Brian Sweeney has a fine reputation for Sonnar / J3 lenses - and I need to give my ' Jonnar ' a chance LOL .
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Post by dee on Oct 25, 2010 16:42:02 GMT -5
Jonnar 3 goes digital !
The Contax mounted J3 in Sonnar mount will shortly be mounted on my Leica M8 , courtesy of an ' amadeo ' adapter .
Can't wait !
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Post by Deleted on Oct 25, 2010 18:11:56 GMT -5
I Traded off my prewar Contax and lens but I now have a postwar Contax IIA with a 50mm f/1.5 Sonnar. I hate to admit it but I've never got around to taking a picture with the lens.
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