(New K-mount lenses) The return of the revenge: Meyer Optik Görlitz by OPC Optics

torge · 12-07-2020, 08:06 AM

as the title says, why do these new versions of old designs exist?

Mistral75 · 12-07-2020, 10:26 AM

^ Because there are enough people to buy them?

**mlt** · 12-07-2020, 10:39 AM

Originally posted by Mistral75

^ Because there are enough people to buy them?

At least that’s what their market analysis told them

reh321 · 12-07-2020, 10:41 AM

Originally posted by torge

as the title says, why do these new versions of old designs exist?

because technology changes.
"Glass is forever", but when you consider things such as AF and AW methodology, change is inevitable.

**Serkevan** · 12-07-2020, 11:14 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by reh321

because technology changes.
"Glass is forever", but when you consider things such as AF and AW methodology, change is inevitable.

These, however, are neither of the two... they don't even have auto aperture!

torge · 12-07-2020, 12:57 PM

... I go and hunt for it on the used market ...

reh321 · 12-07-2020, 01:31 PM

Originally posted by Serkevan

These, however, are neither of the two... they don't even have auto aperture!

I was giving reasons for modern designs.
So, there is no reason for these lenses, since we have plenty of old legacy glass which have equally archaic controls.

**pentaxus** · 12-07-2020, 01:54 PM

Many times the old lenses on ebay need to be taken apart and cleaned. Although, if a perfect sharp lens is what you want you wouldn't be looking at the legacy lenses.

reh321 · 12-07-2020, 02:35 PM

Originally posted by pentaxus

Many times the old lenses on ebay need to be taken apart and cleaned. Although, if a perfect sharp lens is what you want you wouldn't be looking at the legacy lenses.

I have purchased a number of vintage lenses, here, at another photo discussion site, and yes, even at eBay.
I wouldn’t purchase a dirty one, and insisted on a refund when I got one that wasn’t clean.

SunnyG. · 12-11-2020, 02:16 AM

Originally posted by TwoUptons

I think you have just demonstrated an excellent understanding of their business model...

I think that also explains how seemingly everyone and her brother is now making 50mm Leica M-mount lenses.

Still, cool to have new lenses, and I'll see if that Lydith is any good before I say too many bad things

-Eric

Soap bubble Bokeh looks good. But it can be had for under 200$. Makes no sense in buying those for 900$

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torge Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Hamburg Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 199	why are these old lens designs a thing? as the title says, why do these new versions of old designs exist?

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torge Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Hamburg Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 199	if I want vintage glass .. ... I go and hunt for it on the used market ...

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12-07-2020, 10:26 AM	#77
Mistral75 Pentaxian Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Paris, France Posts: 7,527 Original Poster	^ Because there are enough people to buy them?

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mlt Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 1,159	Originally posted by Mistral75 ^ Because there are enough people to buy them? At least that’s what their market analysis told them

12-07-2020, 10:41 AM	#79
reh321 Pentaxian Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: South Bend, IN, USA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 23,180	Originally posted by torge as the title says, why do these new versions of old designs exist? because technology changes. "Glass is forever", but when you consider things such as AF and AW methodology, change is inevitable.

12-07-2020, 11:14 AM - 1 Like	#80
Serkevan Site Supporter Join Date: May 2019 Photos: Albums Posts: 5,976	Originally posted by reh321 because technology changes. "Glass is forever", but when you consider things such as AF and AW methodology, change is inevitable. These, however, are neither of the two... they don't even have auto aperture!

12-07-2020, 01:31 PM	#82
reh321 Pentaxian Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: South Bend, IN, USA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 23,180	Originally posted by Serkevan These, however, are neither of the two... they don't even have auto aperture! I was giving reasons for modern designs. So, there is no reason for these lenses, since we have plenty of old legacy glass which have equally archaic controls.

12-07-2020, 01:54 PM	#83
pentaxus Site Supporter Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Central Coast, CA Posts: 1,313	Many times the old lenses on ebay need to be taken apart and cleaned. Although, if a perfect sharp lens is what you want you wouldn't be looking at the legacy lenses.

12-07-2020, 02:35 PM	#84
reh321 Pentaxian Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: South Bend, IN, USA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 23,180	Originally posted by pentaxus Many times the old lenses on ebay need to be taken apart and cleaned. Although, if a perfect sharp lens is what you want you wouldn't be looking at the legacy lenses. I have purchased a number of vintage lenses, here, at another photo discussion site, and yes, even at eBay. I wouldn’t purchase a dirty one, and insisted on a refund when I got one that wasn’t clean.

12-11-2020, 02:16 AM	#85
SunnyG. Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2017 Posts: 428	Originally posted by TwoUptons I think you have just demonstrated an excellent understanding of their business model... I think that also explains how seemingly everyone and her brother is now making 50mm Leica M-mount lenses. Still, cool to have new lenses, and I'll see if that Lydith is any good before I say too many bad things -Eric Soap bubble Bokeh looks good. But it can be had for under 200$. Makes no sense in buying those for 900$