Contax Carl Zeiss Planar 50mm 50 mm T* 1.7 für Yashica

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Product description In einem guten Zustand, funktionsfähig. Mit leichten Gebrauchsspuren auf dem Gehäuse. Legal Disclaimer Gebrauchtware Bei diesem Artikel findet die Differenzbesteuerung Anwendung (§ 25 a Abs. 2 UStG), so dass die anfallende MwSt nicht getrennt ausgewiesen werden kann. Review: Often Grossly Overpriced - The Zeiss 50mm, f1.7 T* Planar, was replaced in 1985 by the 50mm T* MM Planar, which featured an extra lug, to trigger the extra metering modes of later Contax SLRs, such as shutter priority and program. To cater for this, the lens was also given a linear iris diaphragm. In 1985, a 50mm f1.7 T* Planar, cost roughly £85-£100 new, whereas the Leitz 50mm f2 Summicron cost about £250! Due probably to a couple of rave reviews, the two lenses were often looked at as equally good by the buying public, whereas those using them for a living usually regarded the Summicron as optically superior. Unfortunately, prices secondhand have soared in recent years, to the extent that in excess of £350 , is now sometimes demanded. For a mint, secondhand, Summicron costing £250 in 1985, that's not excessive, but for a Planar T* worth only £100 back then in1985 (when it was superceded) it very much is. Having owned four of these lenses between 1985 and 1991, my experience correlates well with that of a well known photographic magazine, at the time (see photo). For comparison, I've also shown the same magazine's opinion of the 50mm f2 Summicron, and the much cheaper Yashica ML 50mm f1.9. This is fair in my opinion, because the T* Planar was modified, as described, to become the T* MM Planar in 1985, and the price then went up substantially almost doubling by 1990. It's not fair to use a lens test done on a much later version, when manufacturing techniques had improved and the price had soared. Three of the ones I owned were just very good lenses : soft at maximum aperture, and peaking at about f8, to give excellent performance all round but no better than something by Canon, Nikon, Pentax or Olympus. One of them, however, was better. It gave excellent performance even at f2; excellent definition at f2.8 and after f4, truly exceptional performance. Clearly, back then, quality control wasn't what it should've been and, based on my experience, the odds of getting something outstanding were three to one against you! In 1991, I switched to Canon, and was delighted with their EF 50mm f1.8 lens. Every bit as good as three of the Planars, and only slightly down on the fourth; but offering AF and costing only £45 new at the time! In 2005, I purchased a secondhand Yashica DSB 50mm f1.9 lens, for only a fiver, from a camera shop in Derby. This DSB lens is similar to the ML version, but uses single coated optics rather than multi-coated. Compared to three of the four Planars I'd owned, you'd never notice the difference under most circumstances and, like the Planars, the build quality was superb : solid metal casing and lens mount, with beautifully smooth focusing, and a nicely click-stopped aperture ring. The front element, however, was more recessed, offering better protection and helping to do away with a lens hood. Many would also agree that the bokeh is better, because the background blur appears smoother. This lens, on account of it being single coated, is often available at under £50 secondhand, and is never likely to go for much. It therefore represents much better value secondhand. In summary, the 50mm f1.7 T* Planar is more often than not, just a very good lens but not truly outstanding. If you're expecting 50mm f2 Summicron performance, the odds are against you! At £100 or less, it's good value for those after a manually focusing lens from a bygone era, in Contax fitting. Anything more than that represents poor value for those wanting something to use rather than keep as a possible future investment. In 1985, a certain much respected publication (see photo) reckoned the Yashica ML 50mm f1.9 was better, yet these are well under £100 secondhand, and the cheaper DSB version often sells for £40 or less, but under many circumstances perform just as well, and the build quality is as good. Incidentally, in 1986, SLR Camera magazine carried out major testing of popular, fast, standard lenses, and actually found the Yashica ML 50mm f1.4, to perform better than the Zeiss 50mm f1.4 T* Planar. It came third in the group, even though this included a Leitz 50mm Summicron! Finally, for those doubting the sanity of anyone suggesting that the single-coated Yashica DSB 50mm F1.9, is worthy opponent of the illustrious 50mm Planar T* of 1985, or earlier, my advice would be to Google this lens. You'll find a forum where someone's uploaded photos taken by one, using a Sony DSLR, and the results speak for themselves. The reason they did this was because they'd heard it was only single coated, and wanted others to comment on the technical quality compared to the ML version. Obviously, like one of the four Planars I once owned, they'd got an absolute cracker, delivering Summicron performance, and that really is praise!