This lens is "scarce" outside of Japan. This one has a 4-digit SN, under 5000, debuted in the late 1940s. It is 5 elements in 3 groups, derived from the classic Cooke Triplet. The front element of the Cooke Triplet is split into a cemented group of 3 elements. This lens uses 40mm screw in accessories, same as the Canon 50/1.5 and other Canon lenses. It's fashioned after the Leica 90/4 Elmar, is hard-coated. The glass on this one is almost perfect. Focus smoothed out with some use.
Prices have come way down on these vintage lenses- this one was under $150, and can still be found for that with patience.
Wide-open on the M9, ISO2500.
ISO10,000 on the Monochrom. UV filter.
Prices have come way down on these vintage lenses- this one was under $150, and can still be found for that with patience.
Wide-open on the M9, ISO2500.
ISO10,000 on the Monochrom. UV filter.
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