Auto - Topcor 58mm f1.4 (M42)

**pepperberry farm** · 05-07-2020, 04:00 AM

not sure how to categorize this lens - manufactured by Cosina, but given a name from the past that really doesn't exist anymore for 35mm photography....

**pepperberry farm** · 05-07-2020, 04:00 AM - **1 Like**

wide open

**pepperberry farm** · 05-07-2020, 04:01 AM

Dipsoid · 05-07-2020, 05:56 AM - **1 Like**

Lucky you, these lenses are really expensive and rare. I have the RE original version of this lens and it's my favorite standard lens ever and I wish I could shoot it on my Pentax, although I don't believe the Cosina reproduction will be quite the same. Cosina tweaked the optical formula and the single coated nature is what gives the original so much of its character. It's beautifully sharp wide open but the washed out contrast gives the images it makes a really unique vintage look.

**pepperberry farm** · 05-07-2020, 06:03 AM

Originally posted by Dipsoid

Lucky you, these lenses are really expensive and rare. I have the RE original version of this lens and it's my favorite standard lens ever and I wish I could shoot it on my Pentax, although I don't believe the Cosina reproduction will be quite the same. Cosina tweaked the optical formula and the single coated nature is what gives the original so much of its character. It's beautifully sharp wide open but the washed out contrast gives the images it makes a really unique vintage look.

thank you...

you are correct - this version only shares the name and focal length with original...

**sergysergy** · 05-07-2020, 06:08 AM - **1 Like**

Looks like a beautiful lens. All your cookie measurements should be added to the database.

**boriscleto** · 05-07-2020, 09:23 AM - **1 Like**

Is it made out of aircraft aluminum like the original?

**pepperberry farm** · 05-07-2020, 10:26 AM

Originally posted by boriscleto

Is it made out of aircraft aluminum like the original?

highly unlikely....

**pepperberry farm** · 05-08-2020, 06:47 AM - **1 Like**

**pepperberry farm** · 05-10-2020, 04:36 AM

**pepperberry farm** · 05-30-2020, 06:56 AM

**pepperberry farm** · 05-30-2020, 06:57 AM

**pepperberry farm** · 05-30-2020, 06:57 AM

**pepperberry farm** · 05-30-2020, 06:58 AM

in a shop window

**pepperberry farm** · 05-31-2020, 05:47 AM

afternoon mayhem - not my usual subject with a fully-manual lens:

05-07-2020, 04:00 AM	#1
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pepperberry farm amateur dirt farmer Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: probably out in a field somewhere... Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 41,678 Original Poster	wide open

05-07-2020, 04:01 AM	#3
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05-07-2020, 05:56 AM - 1 Like	#4
Dipsoid Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2015 Posts: 241	Lucky you, these lenses are really expensive and rare. I have the RE original version of this lens and it's my favorite standard lens ever and I wish I could shoot it on my Pentax, although I don't believe the Cosina reproduction will be quite the same. Cosina tweaked the optical formula and the single coated nature is what gives the original so much of its character. It's beautifully sharp wide open but the washed out contrast gives the images it makes a really unique vintage look.

05-07-2020, 06:03 AM	#5
pepperberry farm amateur dirt farmer Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: probably out in a field somewhere... Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 41,678 Original Poster	Originally posted by Dipsoid Lucky you, these lenses are really expensive and rare. I have the RE original version of this lens and it's my favorite standard lens ever and I wish I could shoot it on my Pentax, although I don't believe the Cosina reproduction will be quite the same. Cosina tweaked the optical formula and the single coated nature is what gives the original so much of its character. It's beautifully sharp wide open but the washed out contrast gives the images it makes a really unique vintage look. thank you... you are correct - this version only shares the name and focal length with original...

05-07-2020, 06:08 AM - 1 Like	#6
sergysergy Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2011 Photos: Gallery Posts: 5,170	Looks like a beautiful lens. All your cookie measurements should be added to the database.

05-07-2020, 09:23 AM - 1 Like	#7
boriscleto Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: North Syracuse, NY Photos: Gallery Posts: 16,475	Is it made out of aircraft aluminum like the original?

05-07-2020, 10:26 AM	#8
pepperberry farm amateur dirt farmer Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: probably out in a field somewhere... Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 41,678 Original Poster	Originally posted by boriscleto Is it made out of aircraft aluminum like the original? highly unlikely....

05-08-2020, 06:47 AM - 1 Like	#9
pepperberry farm amateur dirt farmer Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: probably out in a field somewhere... Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 41,678 Original Poster

05-10-2020, 04:36 AM	#10
pepperberry farm amateur dirt farmer Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: probably out in a field somewhere... Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 41,678 Original Poster

05-30-2020, 06:56 AM	#11
pepperberry farm amateur dirt farmer Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: probably out in a field somewhere... Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 41,678 Original Poster

05-30-2020, 06:57 AM	#12
pepperberry farm amateur dirt farmer Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: probably out in a field somewhere... Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 41,678 Original Poster

05-30-2020, 06:57 AM	#13
pepperberry farm amateur dirt farmer Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: probably out in a field somewhere... Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 41,678 Original Poster

05-30-2020, 06:58 AM	#14
pepperberry farm amateur dirt farmer Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: probably out in a field somewhere... Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 41,678 Original Poster	in a shop window

05-31-2020, 05:47 AM	#15
pepperberry farm amateur dirt farmer Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: probably out in a field somewhere... Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 41,678 Original Poster	afternoon mayhem - not my usual subject with a fully-manual lens: