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**From1980** · 12-11-2019, 11:57 PM

Originally posted by stevebrot

You folk are not helping my camera buying addiction.

Steve

I've only dabbled somewhat in the Minolta system so I'm certainly no expert but it appears that Rokkor lens prices have had upward pressure in recent years. Most of the bodies, including XE-7 are available for reasonable and even rather low cost. I believe there is compatibility of Minolta mount with the recent Sony mirrorless and possibly others. So no one appears willing to hand over the once stranded lenses for very low prices. As a result some of the most populars Rokkors (MD 35/2.8, MC 58/1.2, MD 85/2, and others) are priced beyond the passing interest of those not dedicated to Minolta or Sony.
I can only afford a limited number of premium lenses so I will remain focused on Pentax.

tokyoscape · 12-12-2019, 05:33 AM - **3 Likes**

A prime I just got this one last week

edom31 · 12-12-2019, 07:57 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by tokyoscape

A prime I just got this one last week

That is flat out beautiful - great angle too, I might add...

**gofour3** · 12-12-2019, 08:52 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by tokyoscape

A prime I just got this one last week

Very nice! The K28/3.5 was my first wide angle lens, still going strong after all these years.

Phil.

**From1980** · 12-12-2019, 11:41 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by tokyoscape

A prime I just got this one last week

Beautiful. I had one of these for a few years but about 1985, after buying the 30/2.8 at a clearance price when the A series was new, I sold it instead of keeping both. Could not afford to be a collector then. I have been eyeing them again.

**fs999** · 12-13-2019, 02:14 AM - **4 Likes**

Forgot to show you my last year acquisition... 1978 Agfa Optima 1535 little rangefinder

Compare it with my Plaubel Makina 67

nickthetasmaniac · 12-13-2019, 02:35 AM

Originally posted by fs999

Forgot to show you my last year acquisition... 1978 Agfa Optima 1535 little rangefinder

Compare it with my Plaubel Makina 67

Such a pretty machine!

Do you know if the Plaubel and Agfa actually had the same industrial designer?

**fs999** · 12-13-2019, 06:40 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by nickthetasmaniac

Do you know if the Plaubel and Agfa actually had the same industrial designer?

Thank you !
You may find some answers from 35mmc site.

It appears that Udo Geissler who did the redesign of the Makina 67, for Konica, has given the design to or inspired his colleague (from the industrial design department at Munich University) professor Norbert Schlagheck from the design firm Schlagheck & Schultes.

But the photos show an Agfa Optima 1035 which is not a rangefinder camera contrary to the 1535 model !

tokyoscape · 12-13-2019, 07:00 AM

Originally posted by From1980

Beautiful. I had one of these for a few years but about 1985, after buying the 30/2.8 at a clearance price when the A series was new, I sold it instead of keeping both. Could not afford to be a collector then. I have been eyeing them again.

It is an incredible lens

, I can't believe it is a +40 years old design.

**Archimedes the Dog** · 12-13-2019, 09:55 AM

Originally posted by fs999

Forgot to show you my last year acquisition... 1978 Agfa Optima 1535 little rangefinder

Compare it with my Plaubel Makina 67

Beautiful machines, thanks for sharing!

**fs999** · 12-13-2019, 11:53 AM

Originally posted by Archimedes the Dog

Beautiful machines, thanks for sharing!

Thank you !

Eyewanders · 12-13-2019, 01:13 PM - **3 Likes**

Well, this little guy showed up a few nights ago.
Big Daddy PK is feeling a bit threatened.

Swift1 · 12-13-2019, 01:25 PM

Originally posted by Eyewanders

Well, this little guy showed up a few nights ago.
Big Daddy PK is feeling a bit threatened.

That thing is a beast compared to the Pentax

Eyewanders · 12-13-2019, 01:30 PM

Originally posted by Swift1

That thing is a beast compared to the Pentax

"Beast" is the best descriptor for it, yeah.

What's strange is I like shooting it more (so far at least). It is SO big that it literally rests perfectly into my entire palm, and my finger can ride the edge of the lens barrel then just reach back a little to pull focus. The focus ring is a lighter touch than on the Pentax so it's quicker as well. That could just be slightly broken down grease in the helical, but I've no plans to address it cuz I just love the touch it has right now. But yeah... I thought the K50/1.2 was a monster hunk-o-glass. Not so. Hahah.

Oh. And it's the older version (cheaper) so it's got thorium.
Radioactive, baby. Radioactive. lol

**simple1** · 12-13-2019, 01:32 PM - **3 Likes**

Originally posted by Eyewanders

Well, this little guy showed up a few nights ago.
Big Daddy PK is feeling a bit threatened.

That is an extremely envy evoking set of pictures

12-13-2019, 01:32 PM - 3 Likes	#6420
simple1 Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: In the Florida swamps Posts: 772	Originally posted by Eyewanders Well, this little guy showed up a few nights ago. Big Daddy PK is feeling a bit threatened. That is an extremely envy evoking set of pictures Last edited by simple1; 12-13-2019 at 02:07 PM.

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12-11-2019, 11:57 PM	#6406
From1980 Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Essex, Ontario Posts: 682	Originally posted by stevebrot You folk are not helping my camera buying addiction. Steve I've only dabbled somewhat in the Minolta system so I'm certainly no expert but it appears that Rokkor lens prices have had upward pressure in recent years. Most of the bodies, including XE-7 are available for reasonable and even rather low cost. I believe there is compatibility of Minolta mount with the recent Sony mirrorless and possibly others. So no one appears willing to hand over the once stranded lenses for very low prices. As a result some of the most populars Rokkors (MD 35/2.8, MC 58/1.2, MD 85/2, and others) are priced beyond the passing interest of those not dedicated to Minolta or Sony. I can only afford a limited number of premium lenses so I will remain focused on Pentax.

12-12-2019, 05:33 AM - 3 Likes	#6407
tokyoscape Inactive Account Join Date: Oct 2018 Location: Tokyo Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,256	A prime I just got this one last week

12-12-2019, 07:57 AM - 1 Like	#6408
edom31 Pentaxian Join Date: Nov 2017 Location: Garden City, NY Photos: Gallery Posts: 6,349	Originally posted by tokyoscape A prime I just got this one last week That is flat out beautiful - great angle too, I might add...

12-12-2019, 08:52 AM - 1 Like	#6409
gofour3 Site Supporter Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Vancouver, Canada Posts: 8,092	Originally posted by tokyoscape A prime I just got this one last week Very nice! The K28/3.5 was my first wide angle lens, still going strong after all these years. Phil.

12-12-2019, 11:41 PM - 1 Like	#6410
From1980 Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Essex, Ontario Posts: 682	Originally posted by tokyoscape A prime I just got this one last week Beautiful. I had one of these for a few years but about 1985, after buying the 30/2.8 at a clearance price when the A series was new, I sold it instead of keeping both. Could not afford to be a collector then. I have been eyeing them again.

12-13-2019, 02:14 AM - 4 Likes	#6411
fs999 Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Luxembourg Photos: Gallery Posts: 8,646	Forgot to show you my last year acquisition... 1978 Agfa Optima 1535 little rangefinder Compare it with my Plaubel Makina 67

12-13-2019, 02:35 AM	#6412
nickthetasmaniac Pentaxian Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 2,361	Originally posted by fs999 Forgot to show you my last year acquisition... 1978 Agfa Optima 1535 little rangefinder Compare it with my Plaubel Makina 67 Such a pretty machine! Do you know if the Plaubel and Agfa actually had the same industrial designer?

12-13-2019, 06:40 AM - 1 Like	#6413
fs999 Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Luxembourg Photos: Gallery Posts: 8,646	Originally posted by nickthetasmaniac Do you know if the Plaubel and Agfa actually had the same industrial designer? Thank you ! You may find some answers from 35mmc site. It appears that Udo Geissler who did the redesign of the Makina 67, for Konica, has given the design to or inspired his colleague (from the industrial design department at Munich University) professor Norbert Schlagheck from the design firm Schlagheck & Schultes. But the photos show an Agfa Optima 1035 which is not a rangefinder camera contrary to the 1535 model !

12-13-2019, 07:00 AM	#6414
tokyoscape Inactive Account Join Date: Oct 2018 Location: Tokyo Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,256	Originally posted by From1980 Beautiful. I had one of these for a few years but about 1985, after buying the 30/2.8 at a clearance price when the A series was new, I sold it instead of keeping both. Could not afford to be a collector then. I have been eyeing them again. It is an incredible lens , I can't believe it is a +40 years old design.

12-13-2019, 09:55 AM	#6415
Archimedes the Dog Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Boise, ID Posts: 1,146	Originally posted by fs999 Forgot to show you my last year acquisition... 1978 Agfa Optima 1535 little rangefinder Compare it with my Plaubel Makina 67 Beautiful machines, thanks for sharing!

12-13-2019, 11:53 AM	#6416
fs999 Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Luxembourg Photos: Gallery Posts: 8,646	Originally posted by Archimedes the Dog Beautiful machines, thanks for sharing! Thank you !

12-13-2019, 01:13 PM - 3 Likes	#6417
Eyewanders Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Land of the Salish Sea Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 3,343	Well, this little guy showed up a few nights ago. Big Daddy PK is feeling a bit threatened.

12-13-2019, 01:25 PM	#6418
Swift1 Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Oregon Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 5,079	Originally posted by Eyewanders Well, this little guy showed up a few nights ago. Big Daddy PK is feeling a bit threatened. That thing is a beast compared to the Pentax

12-13-2019, 01:30 PM	#6419
Eyewanders Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Land of the Salish Sea Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 3,343	Originally posted by Swift1 That thing is a beast compared to the Pentax "Beast" is the best descriptor for it, yeah. What's strange is I like shooting it more (so far at least). It is SO big that it literally rests perfectly into my entire palm, and my finger can ride the edge of the lens barrel then just reach back a little to pull focus. The focus ring is a lighter touch than on the Pentax so it's quicker as well. That could just be slightly broken down grease in the helical, but I've no plans to address it cuz I just love the touch it has right now. But yeah... I thought the K50/1.2 was a monster hunk-o-glass. Not so. Hahah. Oh. And it's the older version (cheaper) so it's got thorium. Radioactive, baby. Radioactive. lol