East German Lens Club

Orbus · 08-07-2018, 04:38 PM - **4 Likes**

A few more. Pentax K-m & Meyer-Optik Görlitz Oreston 50mm f/1.8 (wide open).

BobSpot · 08-29-2018, 05:55 AM - **1 Like**

Carl Zeiss Jena Pancolar f1.8 80mm at f1.8

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Carl Zeiss Jena Pancolar f1.8 80mm at f1.8

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Carl Zeiss Jena Pancolar f1.8 80mm at f1.8

**savoche** · 09-26-2018, 07:15 AM - **5 Likes**

My shot today in the Daily in September Challenge.

K-1 & a Pentacon Six mount Carl Zeiss Jena Biometar 80/2.8 on extension tubes.

**Andrew_Oid** · 09-29-2018, 10:16 AM - **2 Likes**

I thought I had enough lenses and that I was safe, being on the outs with PayPal and living now in Peru, but wouldn't you know it there's a dealer in used cameras and lenses here in Arequipa, and he had a 1958 copy of a Pentacon 50mm f1.8 Electric lens. The aperture mechanism needs to be cleaned and relubed, but the glass is very clean and it focuses smoothly. He wanted $50 for it. I offered $15, and he readily accepted. I've only had it for two days, but I'm already very impressed with it. It's extremely sharp wide-open, has great contrast, renders colors well, and has very pleasing bokeh (wide-open at any rate). Until I can find the right lubricant (Any suggestions?), I'll be shooting with it wide-open. It's my flower lens now.
A couple of shots taken at f1.8 and MFD, hand-held. No post processing, but a crop on the flower image.

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**goatsNdonkey** · 09-30-2018, 03:29 PM

Originally posted by Andrew_Oid

I thought I had enough lenses and that I was safe, being on the outs with PayPal and living now in Peru, but wouldn't you know it there's a dealer in used cameras and lenses here in Arequipa, and he had a 1958 copy of a Pentacon 50mm f1.8 Electric lens. The aperture mechanism needs to be cleaned and relubed, but the glass is very clean and it focuses smoothly. He wanted $50 for it. I offered $15, and he readily accepted. I've only had it for two days, but I'm already very impressed with it. It's extremely sharp wide-open, has great contrast, renders colors well, and has very pleasing bokeh (wide-open at any rate). Until I can find the right lubricant (Any suggestions?), I'll be shooting with it wide-open. It's my flower lens now.
A couple of shots taken at f1.8 and MFD, hand-held. No post processing, but a crop on the flower image.

Very fascinating bokeh in the second shot! Great color in the first shot.

**Skodadriver** · 10-03-2018, 07:26 AM

A question about a CZJ P 50mm F1.8 lens, this club will know the answer.
I picked up a Praktica with this lens on it (I do know it's a bayonet mount) as it looked in very good condition.
Is this just a re-badged Pentacon? or just something cheap and cheerful that they stuck on it. I do have a Praktica with a 50mm F2.4 lens on it that I am not impressed with but am awaiting another battery to operate the meter before I run a film through this latest one.

**RKKS08** · 10-03-2018, 08:17 AM

As far as I know (but I also relate only on German photo sites), the Carl Zeiss Jena MC 1.8/50 is identical with the Prakticar 1.8/50, and is a Pankolar design.

The Pentacon 1.8/50 is a Meyer-Görlitz design (Meyer-Görlitz Oreston 1.8/50).

EDIT: On German eBay there are quite frequently offers of the CZJ 1.8/50 with PB (Praktika B) mount.

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With some PB mount lenses a conversion to K mount is possible - despite the fact the register distance with PB is slightly smaller than with K.

One of our PF members posted a description in another forum:
Pentacon Pancake on a Pentax!

**Skodadriver** · 10-03-2018, 11:55 AM

Originally posted by RKKS08

As far as I know (but I also relate only on German photo sites), the Carl Zeiss Jena MC 1.8/50 is identical with the Prakticar 1.8/50, and is a Pankolar design.

The Pentacon 1.8/50 is a Meyer-Görlitz design (Meyer-Görlitz Oreston 1.8/50).

EDIT: On German eBay there are quite frequently offers of the CZJ 1.8/50 with PB (Praktika B) mount.

---------- Post added 03-10-18 at 17:36 ----------

With some PB mount lenses a conversion to K mount is possible - despite the fact the register distance with PB is slightly smaller than with K.

One of our PF members posted a description in another forum:
Pentacon Pancake on a Pentax!

Thank you for the information, I have had a read of some pancolar reviews and it is quite highly regarded by some.
It would be nice to consider butchering it to use on my Pentax digital but before I contemplate doing that (and my skills indicate it would be butchering) I shall enjoy it on my Praktica.

Helios 1984 · 11-03-2018, 08:07 PM - **1 Like**

Spotmatic II
CZJ Tessar 50mm f/2.8
Expired Fujicolor Pro 400H (July 2007) @ 100 ASA

**buberfan** · 11-16-2018, 12:48 AM - **2 Likes**

Here's a couple taken with a Meyer-Optik Primoplan 58mm f1.9. I'm guessing the lens is around 1958/59 as it came with a Praktica IV camera (first version).

Here's some dying roses, shot wide open.

Here's my first attempt at a portrait with this lens at around f2.8 from memory. It's showing a fair amount of flare - from which I've concluded that this lens really needs a lens hood.

And here's what it looks like on the K-1 (shot with the Pentax Q7 and 01 standard lens)

Jean Poitiers · 11-19-2018, 06:33 AM - **3 Likes**

My "new" ausJena Flektogon 35/2.8 (Carl Zeiss) at the Auto/Moto museum of Chatellerault. Taken while Charlotte was at yet another all day swim meet ... I shot some film with my S1a plus Auto-Tak 55/2 that morning, but that's for another thread ...

(xpost from K-1 thread)

Jean Poitiers · 11-19-2018, 06:36 AM - **5 Likes**

Forgot to post this one here ... xpost from K-1 thread.

Finally got out on a cloudy day to test a recent acquisition ... an ausJena Flektogon 35/2.8. Only had a moment at lunch time to shoot at the train station parking garage. Really like what I see and this one was well worth the 10€ price from the rummage sale ... lucked out. All shot wide open just to see and definitely more later in better weather conditions.

**ivanvernon** · 11-19-2018, 07:27 AM

Originally posted by Andrew_Oid

I thought I had enough lenses and that I was safe, being on the outs with PayPal and living now in Peru, but wouldn't you know it there's a dealer in used cameras and lenses here in Arequipa, and he had a 1958 copy of a Pentacon 50mm f1.8 Electric lens. The aperture mechanism needs to be cleaned and relubed, but the glass is very clean and it focuses smoothly. He wanted $50 for it. I offered $15, and he readily accepted. I've only had it for two days, but I'm already very impressed with it. It's extremely sharp wide-open, has great contrast, renders colors well, and has very pleasing bokeh (wide-open at any rate). Until I can find the right lubricant (Any suggestions?), I'll be shooting with it wide-open. It's my flower lens now.
A couple of shots taken at f1.8 and MFD, hand-held. No post processing, but a crop on the flower image.

Interesting. I have been thinking of ordering a copy of the medium format CZJ Flectagon 50mm f 4.0. Using medium format Biometar 80 and 120 now, and liking both very well. BTW, you are now in Peru? I am still thinking about you as being in Chang Mai. Reminds me of when I used to hop around from Asia to Africa to Venezuela as an international trade consultant. How you decide which country to travel to next?

**ivanvernon** · 11-19-2018, 08:06 AM - **2 Likes**

Testing out the new (to me) zebra version of CZJ 80mm f 2.8 on the 645Z camera.

Cabessius · 12-03-2018, 11:12 AM - **2 Likes**

My "Made in G.D.R." Pentacon 30mm f/3.5 this afternoon.
Pentax K50.

11-16-2018, 12:48 AM - 2 Likes	#340
buberfan Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Maclean, NSW Posts: 95	Here's a couple taken with a Meyer-Optik Primoplan 58mm f1.9. I'm guessing the lens is around 1958/59 as it came with a Praktica IV camera (first version). Here's some dying roses, shot wide open. Here's my first attempt at a portrait with this lens at around f2.8 from memory. It's showing a fair amount of flare - from which I've concluded that this lens really needs a lens hood. And here's what it looks like on the K-1 (shot with the Pentax Q7 and 01 standard lens) Last edited by buberfan; 01-03-2019 at 02:11 PM.

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09-30-2018, 03:29 PM	#335
goatsNdonkey Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: Fulton County, Illinois Posts: 3,730	Originally posted by Andrew_Oid I thought I had enough lenses and that I was safe, being on the outs with PayPal and living now in Peru, but wouldn't you know it there's a dealer in used cameras and lenses here in Arequipa, and he had a 1958 copy of a Pentacon 50mm f1.8 Electric lens. The aperture mechanism needs to be cleaned and relubed, but the glass is very clean and it focuses smoothly. He wanted $50 for it. I offered $15, and he readily accepted. I've only had it for two days, but I'm already very impressed with it. It's extremely sharp wide-open, has great contrast, renders colors well, and has very pleasing bokeh (wide-open at any rate). Until I can find the right lubricant (Any suggestions?), I'll be shooting with it wide-open. It's my flower lens now. A couple of shots taken at f1.8 and MFD, hand-held. No post processing, but a crop on the flower image. Very fascinating bokeh in the second shot! Great color in the first shot.

10-03-2018, 08:17 AM	#337
RKKS08 Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Frankfurt am Main Posts: 1,241	As far as I know (but I also relate only on German photo sites), the Carl Zeiss Jena MC 1.8/50 is identical with the Prakticar 1.8/50, and is a Pankolar design. The Pentacon 1.8/50 is a Meyer-Görlitz design (Meyer-Görlitz Oreston 1.8/50). EDIT: On German eBay there are quite frequently offers of the CZJ 1.8/50 with PB (Praktika B) mount. ---------- Post added 03-10-18 at 17:36 ---------- With some PB mount lenses a conversion to K mount is possible - despite the fact the register distance with PB is slightly smaller than with K. One of our PF members posted a description in another forum: Pentacon Pancake on a Pentax!

10-03-2018, 11:55 AM	#338
Skodadriver Site Supporter Join Date: May 2015 Location: Hampshire Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 892	Originally posted by RKKS08 As far as I know (but I also relate only on German photo sites), the Carl Zeiss Jena MC 1.8/50 is identical with the Prakticar 1.8/50, and is a Pankolar design. The Pentacon 1.8/50 is a Meyer-Görlitz design (Meyer-Görlitz Oreston 1.8/50). EDIT: On German eBay there are quite frequently offers of the CZJ 1.8/50 with PB (Praktika B) mount. ---------- Post added 03-10-18 at 17:36 ---------- With some PB mount lenses a conversion to K mount is possible - despite the fact the register distance with PB is slightly smaller than with K. One of our PF members posted a description in another forum: Pentacon Pancake on a Pentax! Thank you for the information, I have had a read of some pancolar reviews and it is quite highly regarded by some. It would be nice to consider butchering it to use on my Pentax digital but before I contemplate doing that (and my skills indicate it would be butchering) I shall enjoy it on my Praktica.

11-03-2018, 08:07 PM - 1 Like	#339
Helios 1984 Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Saint-Constant, Québec Posts: 747	Spotmatic II CZJ Tessar 50mm f/2.8 Expired Fujicolor Pro 400H (July 2007) @ 100 ASA

11-19-2018, 06:33 AM - 3 Likes	#341
Jean Poitiers Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Lost in translation ... Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 18,076	My "new" ausJena Flektogon 35/2.8 (Carl Zeiss) at the Auto/Moto museum of Chatellerault. Taken while Charlotte was at yet another all day swim meet ... I shot some film with my S1a plus Auto-Tak 55/2 that morning, but that's for another thread ... (xpost from K-1 thread)

11-19-2018, 06:36 AM - 5 Likes	#342
Jean Poitiers Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Lost in translation ... Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 18,076	Forgot to post this one here ... xpost from K-1 thread. Finally got out on a cloudy day to test a recent acquisition ... an ausJena Flektogon 35/2.8. Only had a moment at lunch time to shoot at the train station parking garage. Really like what I see and this one was well worth the 10€ price from the rummage sale ... lucked out. All shot wide open just to see and definitely more later in better weather conditions.

11-19-2018, 07:27 AM	#343
ivanvernon Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Medina, OH Photos: Albums Posts: 7,224	Originally posted by Andrew_Oid I thought I had enough lenses and that I was safe, being on the outs with PayPal and living now in Peru, but wouldn't you know it there's a dealer in used cameras and lenses here in Arequipa, and he had a 1958 copy of a Pentacon 50mm f1.8 Electric lens. The aperture mechanism needs to be cleaned and relubed, but the glass is very clean and it focuses smoothly. He wanted $50 for it. I offered $15, and he readily accepted. I've only had it for two days, but I'm already very impressed with it. It's extremely sharp wide-open, has great contrast, renders colors well, and has very pleasing bokeh (wide-open at any rate). Until I can find the right lubricant (Any suggestions?), I'll be shooting with it wide-open. It's my flower lens now. A couple of shots taken at f1.8 and MFD, hand-held. No post processing, but a crop on the flower image. Interesting. I have been thinking of ordering a copy of the medium format CZJ Flectagon 50mm f 4.0. Using medium format Biometar 80 and 120 now, and liking both very well. BTW, you are now in Peru? I am still thinking about you as being in Chang Mai. Reminds me of when I used to hop around from Asia to Africa to Venezuela as an international trade consultant. How you decide which country to travel to next?

12-03-2018, 11:12 AM - 2 Likes	#345
Cabessius Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Ibiza, Spain Posts: 471	My "Made in G.D.R." Pentacon 30mm f/3.5 this afternoon. Pentax K50.