East German Lens Club

doggy1972 · 06-11-2016, 04:13 PM - **1 Like**

Flek 35 f/2.4

Cuthbert · 06-14-2016, 02:45 PM - **4 Likes**

BX20, Pentacon Prakticar 50mm f1.8, XP2+

Same but with BD24 TTL flash:

Flek 35mm f2.4:

Flek in unavailable light (f2.4, 1/30s, focus on steak):

Flek bokeh:

Flek night shot:

**BigMackCam** · 06-20-2016, 05:35 AM

Originally posted by Scintilla

But still, not bad for a questionably lubricated East German monster from almost 50 years ago

Not bad? I'd say that's very impressive! Lovely shots with remarkable detail, considering both the lens and the ISO.

Cuthbert · 06-20-2016, 03:14 PM - **1 Like**

Pancolar in colour with VLC3 and Ektar 100:

I missfocused some shots, the PLC screen is a little dark in certain conditions.

Helios 1984 · 06-21-2016, 05:32 AM - **2 Likes**

CZJ Tessar 50mm f/2.8 @ f/16

Stagnant · 06-29-2016, 03:25 PM

CZJ MC Sonnar Electric 135mm F3.5 on Pentax K-01. Stopped down to F8. Processed in SilkyPix Developer Studio Pro 7.

Cruise ferry leaving the port of Tallinn. Click image to see it at full resolution.

Cuthbert · 06-29-2016, 03:33 PM - **2 Likes**

Prakticar 50m f1.4 first version (with thorium), BC3, Fujipro400:

Cuthbert · 07-10-2016, 06:53 AM - **2 Likes**

I finally got one good copy of the Olympia Sonnar 200mm f2.8 with electric pins for my VLC3, and the lens is as good as I was expecting:

ultraviolet · 07-17-2016, 09:25 PM - **2 Likes**

Meyer-Optik Görlitz Primotar 50mm f/2.8

utak · 07-23-2016, 11:01 AM - **4 Likes**

Looking through my photos that have been Explored on Flickr, I noticed that two of the top three photos, by numbers of faves, were taken with East European lenses.

I don't think I've posted either of the photos here in the Club, which seems a bit remiss, and I'd like to share them now.

The first was taken by a Carl Zeiss Jena Pancolar 50/1.8, radio-active version. This really accentuates the Pancolar style of painterly bokeh wide open - I've given it a big pp boost. If I counted up all the faves I've received on Flickr per lens (haven't done it), this lens could well be the winner. There's something about how it renders/colours that is very appealing.

The second photo was taken by a Carl Zeiss Jena Biotar T, 58/2, the early version with 17 blades.

Superprog · 07-24-2016, 10:45 AM

Cross-posted.

Cuthbert · 07-24-2016, 03:00 PM - **1 Like**

Biometar 80mm f2.8:

Kiev 88C, FP125, not metered.

Helios 1984 · 08-03-2016, 04:35 PM - **1 Like**

CZJ Tessar 50mm f/2.8 @ f/8

Elderberry

butangmucat · 08-24-2016, 09:30 AM - **1 Like**

On Sony a5000 body via a M42-PK ring and PK-NEX adapter. Stopped down to f8. Visibility was not good so a Tiffen UV filter and ACR's dehaze filter was used. Finished up with ON1's Kodachrome emulation.

**goatsNdonkey** · 08-25-2016, 07:37 AM

Interesting pictures in this thread! What are the least expensive lenses to shop for if one is looking to begin this fascinating East German Lens adventure? M42 mounts, unless m42 adapters are cheap and available?

07-24-2016, 10:45 AM	#251
Superprog Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: southern ontario Posts: 42	Carl Zeiss Jena Tessar (Zebra) 50mm f2.8 Cross-posted.

08-03-2016, 04:35 PM - 1 Like	#253
Helios 1984 Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Saint-Constant, Québec Posts: 747	CZJ Tessar 50mm f/2.8 @ f/8 Elderberry Last edited by Helios 1984; 08-03-2016 at 05:02 PM.

08-24-2016, 09:30 AM - 1 Like	#254
butangmucat Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2016 Posts: 709	CZJ Tessar 50/2.8 On Sony a5000 body via a M42-PK ring and PK-NEX adapter. Stopped down to f8. Visibility was not good so a Tiffen UV filter and ACR's dehaze filter was used. Finished up with ON1's Kodachrome emulation.

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Cuthbert Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2013 Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,740	I finally got one good copy of the Olympia Sonnar 200mm f2.8 with electric pins for my VLC3, and the lens is as good as I was expecting:

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07-23-2016, 11:01 AM - 4 Likes	#250
utak Pentaxian Join Date: Jul 2012 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 928	Looking through my photos that have been Explored on Flickr, I noticed that two of the top three photos, by numbers of faves, were taken with East European lenses. I don't think I've posted either of the photos here in the Club, which seems a bit remiss, and I'd like to share them now. The first was taken by a Carl Zeiss Jena Pancolar 50/1.8, radio-active version. This really accentuates the Pancolar style of painterly bokeh wide open - I've given it a big pp boost. If I counted up all the faves I've received on Flickr per lens (haven't done it), this lens could well be the winner. There's something about how it renders/colours that is very appealing. The second photo was taken by a Carl Zeiss Jena Biotar T, 58/2, the early version with 17 blades.

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Cuthbert Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2013 Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,740	Biometar 80mm f2.8: Kiev 88C, FP125, not metered.

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