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HarisF1 · 06-11-2017, 04:48 PM

I managed to get this lens at a reasonable-ish price and I'd like to know whether anyone else has used of one these before. It's an all-chrome lens with a tiny bubble in the front glass element.

Thanks.

**boriscleto** · 06-11-2017, 05:05 PM - **1 Like**

The M42 version seems to be scarce compared to the Exacta, Praktina, or Pentacon 6 versions.

The P6 version is pretty cheap, and P6 adapters are cheap too...The bokeh might be worth it...

ramuk · 06-11-2017, 05:07 PM - **1 Like**

It is a great lens. The chrome is the best among all the versions of the lens. It will render a swirly (not very extreme) bokeh wide open , which reduces as you stop down. I feel the images it produces have a very "film" look. Sharp in the center from.one stop down. Wide open it flatters the model with its little bit of softness and swirl. Renders skin tones beautifully. In short you'll love it, at least I do.

Happy shooting.

IgorZ · 06-11-2017, 07:55 PM

I have the pentacon six version, must be a late model. It doesn't swirl, but I like it.

**PJ1** · 06-12-2017, 02:13 AM

I have a zebra version in Pentacon 6 mount, adapted to K-mount. Attached is a pic taken with it (an old oil can in my woolshed). Wide open, f2.8. Strangely, the K-3 called it 85mm rather than 80mm. I like the way it renders.

HarisF1 · 06-12-2017, 02:17 AM

As the lens is manual, you have to set the focal length yourself. There is no 80mm setting so you choose either 75mm or 85mm.

Great picture though. Adds a kind of 'depth' to the image.

**PJ1** · 06-12-2017, 03:17 AM

Originally posted by HarisF1

As the lens is manual, you have to set the focal length yourself

Of course! "Engage brain before typing."

**boriscleto** · 06-12-2017, 04:44 PM

Originally posted by PJ1

Of course! "Engage brain before typing."

If you use Lightroom the LensTagger plugin will let you set the lens information tag...

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CooperPete · 07-16-2019, 07:19 PM

Hi, all:
I’m also looking to get a pantacon AV 2.8/80 or Carl Zeiss Jena Biometar 80 2.8. I would like to know what adapter to get for use with Pentax KP Camera.
Any info will be appreciated.
Thanks

Originally posted by boriscleto

The M42 version seems to be scarce compared to the Exacta, Praktina, or Pentacon 6 versions.

The P6 version is pretty cheap, and P6 adapters are cheap too...The bokeh might be worth it...

**PJ1** · 07-16-2019, 08:46 PM

I presume you are looking at a lens with the Pentacon P6 mount. Just look for a Pentacon P6 to K mount adapter on ebay. They are nothing fancy. They just give you the correct registration distance with the correct bayonet on each end. There may be different brand names but I suspect they all come from the same factory.

CooperPete · 07-17-2019, 09:34 PM

Thanks 🙏

Originally posted by PJ1

I presume you are looking at a lens with the Pentacon P6 mount. Just look for a Pentacon P6 to K mount adapter on ebay. They are nothing fancy. They just give you the correct registration distance with the correct bayonet on each end. There may be different brand names but I suspect they all come from the same factory.

06-11-2017, 04:48 PM	#1
HarisF1 Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2016 Posts: 543	I just bought a CZJ Biometar 80mm f/2.8 (M42 fitting) - Anyone have experience of it? I managed to get this lens at a reasonable-ish price and I'd like to know whether anyone else has used of one these before. It's an all-chrome lens with a tiny bubble in the front glass element. Thanks.

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06-11-2017, 05:05 PM - 1 Like	#2
boriscleto Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: North Syracuse, NY Photos: Gallery Posts: 16,477	The M42 version seems to be scarce compared to the Exacta, Praktina, or Pentacon 6 versions. The P6 version is pretty cheap, and P6 adapters are cheap too...The bokeh might be worth it...

06-11-2017, 05:07 PM - 1 Like	#3
ramuk Forum Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 76	It is a great lens. The chrome is the best among all the versions of the lens. It will render a swirly (not very extreme) bokeh wide open , which reduces as you stop down. I feel the images it produces have a very "film" look. Sharp in the center from.one stop down. Wide open it flatters the model with its little bit of softness and swirl. Renders skin tones beautifully. In short you'll love it, at least I do. Happy shooting.

06-11-2017, 07:55 PM	#4
IgorZ Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Ottawa Posts: 1,735	I have the pentacon six version, must be a late model. It doesn't swirl, but I like it.

06-12-2017, 02:13 AM	#5
PJ1 Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Toowoomba, Australia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 5,487	I have a zebra version in Pentacon 6 mount, adapted to K-mount. Attached is a pic taken with it (an old oil can in my woolshed). Wide open, f2.8. Strangely, the K-3 called it 85mm rather than 80mm. I like the way it renders.

06-12-2017, 02:17 AM	#6
HarisF1 Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2016 Posts: 543 Original Poster	As the lens is manual, you have to set the focal length yourself. There is no 80mm setting so you choose either 75mm or 85mm. Great picture though. Adds a kind of 'depth' to the image.

06-12-2017, 03:17 AM	#7
PJ1 Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Toowoomba, Australia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 5,487	Originally posted by HarisF1 As the lens is manual, you have to set the focal length yourself Of course! "Engage brain before typing."

06-12-2017, 04:44 PM	#8
boriscleto Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: North Syracuse, NY Photos: Gallery Posts: 16,477	Originally posted by PJ1 Of course! "Engage brain before typing." If you use Lightroom the LensTagger plugin will let you set the lens information tag... Home - LensTagger

07-16-2019, 07:19 PM	#9
CooperPete Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: San Francisco Bay Area Posts: 30	Hi, all: I’m also looking to get a pantacon AV 2.8/80 or Carl Zeiss Jena Biometar 80 2.8. I would like to know what adapter to get for use with Pentax KP Camera. Any info will be appreciated. Thanks Originally posted by boriscleto The M42 version seems to be scarce compared to the Exacta, Praktina, or Pentacon 6 versions. The P6 version is pretty cheap, and P6 adapters are cheap too...The bokeh might be worth it...

07-16-2019, 08:46 PM	#10
PJ1 Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Toowoomba, Australia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 5,487	I presume you are looking at a lens with the Pentacon P6 mount. Just look for a Pentacon P6 to K mount adapter on ebay. They are nothing fancy. They just give you the correct registration distance with the correct bayonet on each end. There may be different brand names but I suspect they all come from the same factory.

07-17-2019, 09:34 PM	#11
CooperPete Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: San Francisco Bay Area Posts: 30	Thanks 🙏 Originally posted by PJ1 I presume you are looking at a lens with the Pentacon P6 mount. Just look for a Pentacon P6 to K mount adapter on ebay. They are nothing fancy. They just give you the correct registration distance with the correct bayonet on each end. There may be different brand names but I suspect they all come from the same factory.

I just bought a CZJ Biometar 80mm f/2.8 (M42 fitting) - Anyone have experience of it?

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