Friday, July 19, 2013

50mm Lens Comparison Porst Color Reflex MC Auto 1.4/55 vs Carl Zeiss Jena PANCOLAR electric 1.8 / 50 MC vs Carl Zeiss Jena Pancolar 50mm f/1.8 Zebra M42 8 blades vs Carl Zeiss Jena Pancolar 50mm f/1.8 Zebra Electric vs Industar 50-2 50mm f/3.5

50mm Lens Comparison (and one 55mm)

Porst Color Reflex MC Auto 1.4/55 vs Carl Zeiss Jena PANCOLAR electric 1.8 / 50 MC vs Carl Zeiss Jena Pancolar 50mm f/1.8 Zebra M42 8 blades vs Carl Zeiss Jena Pancolar 50mm f/1.8 Zebra Electric vs Industar 50-2 50mm f/3.5

Porst Color Reflex MC Auto 1.4/55 vs Carl Zeiss Jena PANCOLAR electric 1.8 / 50 MC vs Carl Zeiss Jena Pancolar 50mm f/1.8 Zebra M42 8 blades vs Carl Zeiss Jena Pancolar 50mm f/1.8 Zebra Electric vs Industar 50-2 50mm f/3.5

A simple test. Pictures taken with the same settings.
Conclusion leave recipient. Sorry for the inaccuracy in the tests
on the shutter speed.

Pictures taken with Sony Alpha 300 aperture set to f.1.4
Porst Color Reflex MC Auto 1.4/55
Porst
Color Reflex MC Auto 1.4/55
Pictures taken with Sony Alpha 300 aperture set to f.1.8
Carl Zeiss Jena PANCOLAR electric 1.8 / 50 MC
Carl
Zeiss Jena PANCOLAR electric 1.8 / 50 MC
Carl Zeiss Jena Pancolar 50mm f/1.8 Zebra M42 8 blade
Carl
Zeiss Jena Pancolar 50mm f/1.8 Zebra M42 8 blade
Carl Zeiss Jena Pancolar 50mm f/1.8 Zebra Electric
Carl
Zeiss Jena Pancolar 50mm f/1.8 Zebra Electric


Pictures taken with Sony 300 aperture set to f.2.8
Porst Color Reflex MC Auto 1.4/55 f.2.8
Porst Color Reflex MC Auto
1.4/55 f.2.8
Carl Zeiss Jena PANCOLAR electric 1.8 / 50 MC f.2.8
Carl Zeiss Jena PANCOLAR
electric 1.8 / 50 MC f.2.8
Carl Zeiss Jena Pancolar 50mm f/1.8 Zebra M42 8 blades f.2.8
Carl Zeiss Jena Pancolar
50mm f/1.8 Zebra M42 8 blades f.2.8
Carl Zeiss Jena Pancolar 50mm f/1.8 Zebra Electric f.2.8
Carl Zeiss Jena Pancolar
50mm f/1.8 Zebra Electric f.2.8

Pictures taken with Sony Alpha 300 aperture set to f.3.5
Industar 50-2 50mm f/3.5
Industar
50-2 50mm f.3.5
Pictures taken with Sony Alpha 300 aperture set to f.4
Industar 50-2 50mm f.4
Industar 50-2 50mm f.4
Porst Color Reflex MC Auto 1.4/55 f.4
Porst Color Reflex MC
Auto 1.4/55 f.4
Carl Zeiss Jena PANCOLAR electric 1.8 / 50 MC f.4
Carl Zeiss Jena PANCOLAR
electric 1.8 / 50 MC f.4
Carl Zeiss Jena Pancolar 50mm f/1.8 Zebra M42 8 blades f.4
Carl Zeiss Jena Pancolar
50mm f/1.8 Zebra M42 8 blades f.4
Carl Zeiss Jena Pancolar 50mm f/1.8 Zebra Electric f.4
Carl Zeiss Jena Pancolar
50mm f/1.8 Zebra Electric f.4
Pictures taken with Sony Alpha 300 aperture set to f.5.6
Industar 50-2 50mm f.5.6
Industar 50-2 50mm f.5.6
Porst Color Reflex MC Auto 1.4/55 f.5.6
Porst Color Reflex MC
Auto 1.4/55 f.5.6
Carl Zeiss Jena PANCOLAR electric 1.8 / 50 MC f.5.6
Carl Zeiss Jena PANCOLAR
electric 1.8 / 50 MC f.5.6
Carl Zeiss Jena Pancolar 50mm f/1.8 Zebra M42 8 blades f.5.6
Carl Zeiss Jena Pancolar
50mm f/1.8 Zebra M42 8 blades f.5.6
Carl Zeiss Jena Pancolar 50mm f/1.8 Zebra Electric f.5.6
Carl Zeiss Jena Pancolar
50mm f/1.8 Zebra Electric f.5.6

58mm Lens Comparison - Carl Zeiss Jena Biotar 58mm f/2 M42 vs Helios 44M 58mm f/2 M42 8 blades vs Helios 44-2 58mm F/2

58mm Lens Comparison
Carl Zeiss Jena Biotar 58mm f/2 M42 vs Helios 44M 58mm f/2 M42 8 blades vs Helios 44-2 58mm F/2

A simple test. Pictures taken with the same settings. Conclusion leave recipient. Sorry for the inaccuracy in the tests on the shutter speed.

58mm Lens Comparison - Carl Zeiss Jena Biotar 58mm f/2 M42 vs Helios 44M 58mm f/2 M42 8 blades vs Helios 44-2 58mm F/2

Pictures taken with Sony Alpha 300 aperture set to f.2

Carl Zeiss Jena Biotar 58mm f/2
Carl Zeiss Jena Biotar 58mm f/2

Helios 44-2 58mm F/2
Helios 44-2 58mm F/2

Helios 44M 58mm f/2
Helios 44M 58mm f/2

Pictures taken with Sony Alpha 300 aperture set to f.2.8

Carl Zeiss Jena Biotar 58mm f/2.8
Carl Zeiss Jena Biotar 58mm f/2.8

Helios 44-2 58mm F/2.8
Helios 44-2 58mm F/2.8

Helios 44M 58mm f/2
Helios 44M 58mm f/2.8

Pictures taken with Sony Alpha 300 aperture set to f.4

Carl Zeiss Jena Biotar 58mm f/4
Carl Zeiss Jena Biotar 58mm f/4

Helios 44-2 58mm F/4
Helios 44-2 58mm F/4

Helios 44M 58mm f/4
Helios 44M 58mm f/4

Pictures taken with Sony Alpha 300 aperture set to f.5.6

Carl Zeiss Jena Biotar 58mm f/5,6
Carl Zeiss Jena Biotar 58mm f/5,6

Helios 44-2 58mm F/5,6
Helios 44-2 58mm F/5,6

Helios 44M 58mm f/5,6
Helios 44M 58mm f/5,6

Wednesday, July 17, 2013

Carl Zeiss Jena Sonnar 135mm / f:3.5 ZEBRA a.k.a. AUS JENA DDR S 1:3.5 f=135 ZEBRA

AUS JENA DDR S 1:3.5 f=135 ZEBRA

Focal length - 135mm
Max. aperture - f/3.5
Min. aperture - f/22
Blades - 6
Min. Focus (m.) - 1

The big “S” on the front of the lens mean “Sonnar”.
This is AUS JENA export version of Sonnar, quality control was more careful than on other lenses.
Single coated. This lens takes pictures with visible chromatic aberration. Previous lenses that I tested did not have it so clear.
The photos are excellent in terms of colors that are not saturated and sharpness which is visible in every detail, sharp image from the full open aperture.
You need to press the pin or button to make the aperture close (otherwise it’s wide open all the time).
The button is placed in a comfortable position and works very well.


Optics: ★★★★☆
Sharp, true colors, visible chromatic aberration

Ergonomics: ★★★★☆
A very pleasant to use. Quick and precise.

Build quality: ★★★★☆
Solid metal with true glass. Little heavy. 

Market value / value of subjective: ★★★★☆
Less than $ 150 is a very good price.

Carl Zeiss Jena Sonnar 135mm / f:3.5 ZEBRA a.k.a. AUS JENA DDR S 1:3.5 f=135 ZEBRA sample

Carl Zeiss Jena Sonnar 135mm / f:3.5 ZEBRA a.k.a. AUS JENA DDR S 1:3.5 f=135 ZEBRA sample

Carl Zeiss Jena Sonnar 135mm / f:3.5 ZEBRA a.k.a. AUS JENA DDR S 1:3.5 f=135 ZEBRA sample

Carl Zeiss Jena Sonnar 135mm / f:3.5 ZEBRA a.k.a. AUS JENA DDR S 1:3.5 f=135 ZEBRA sample


Carl Zeiss Jena Sonnar 135mm / f:3.5 ZEBRA a.k.a. AUS JENA DDR S 1:3.5 f=135 ZEBRA sample

Carl Zeiss Jena Sonnar 135mm / f:3.5 ZEBRA a.k.a. AUS JENA DDR S 1:3.5 f=135 ZEBRA sample


Carl Zeiss Jena Sonnar 135mm / f:3.5 ZEBRA a.k.a. AUS JENA DDR S 1:3.5 f=135 ZEBRA sample

Carl Zeiss Jena Sonnar 135mm / f:3.5 ZEBRA a.k.a. AUS JENA DDR S 1:3.5 f=135 ZEBRA sample

Carl Zeiss Jena Sonnar 135mm / f:3.5 ZEBRA a.k.a. AUS JENA DDR S 1:3.5 f=135 ZEBRA sample

Carl Zeiss Jena Sonnar 135mm / f:3.5 ZEBRA a.k.a. AUS JENA DDR S 1:3.5 f=135 ZEBRA sample

Carl Zeiss Jena Sonnar 135mm / f:3.5 ZEBRA a.k.a. AUS JENA DDR S 1:3.5 f=135 ZEBRA sample

Carl Zeiss Jena Sonnar 135mm / f:3.5 ZEBRA a.k.a. AUS JENA DDR S 1:3.5 f=135 ZEBRA sample

Carl Zeiss Jena Sonnar 135mm / f:3.5 ZEBRA a.k.a. AUS JENA DDR S 1:3.5 f=135 ZEBRA sample

Carl Zeiss Jena Sonnar 135mm / f:3.5 ZEBRA a.k.a. AUS JENA DDR S 1:3.5 f=135 ZEBRA sample

Carl Zeiss Jena Sonnar 135mm / f:3.5 ZEBRA a.k.a. AUS JENA DDR S 1:3.5 f=135 ZEBRA sample

Carl Zeiss Jena Sonnar 135mm / f:3.5 ZEBRA a.k.a. AUS JENA DDR S 1:3.5 f=135 ZEBRA sample

Carl Zeiss Jena Sonnar 135mm / f:3.5 ZEBRA a.k.a. AUS JENA DDR S 1:3.5 f=135 ZEBRA sample

Carl Zeiss Jena Sonnar 135mm / f:3.5 ZEBRA a.k.a. AUS JENA DDR S 1:3.5 f=135 ZEBRA sample

Carl Zeiss Jena Sonnar 135mm / f:3.5 ZEBRA a.k.a. AUS JENA DDR S 1:3.5 f=135 ZEBRA sample

Carl Zeiss Jena Sonnar 135mm / f:3.5 ZEBRA a.k.a. AUS JENA DDR S 1:3.5 f=135 ZEBRA sample

Carl Zeiss Jena Sonnar 135mm / f:3.5 ZEBRA a.k.a. AUS JENA DDR S 1:3.5 f=135 ZEBRA sample

Carl Zeiss Jena Sonnar 135mm / f:3.5 ZEBRA a.k.a. AUS JENA DDR S 1:3.5 f=135 ZEBRA sample

Carl Zeiss Jena Sonnar 135mm / f:3.5 ZEBRA a.k.a. AUS JENA DDR S 1:3.5 f=135 ZEBRA sample

Carl Zeiss Jena Sonnar 135mm / f:3.5 ZEBRA a.k.a. AUS JENA DDR S 1:3.5 f=135 ZEBRA sample

Carl Zeiss Jena Sonnar 135mm / f:3.5 ZEBRA a.k.a. AUS JENA DDR S 1:3.5 f=135 ZEBRA sample

Carl Zeiss Jena Sonnar 135mm / f:3.5 ZEBRA a.k.a. AUS JENA DDR S 1:3.5 f=135 ZEBRA sample

Carl Zeiss Jena Sonnar 135mm / f:3.5 ZEBRA a.k.a. AUS JENA DDR S 1:3.5 f=135 ZEBRA sample

Carl Zeiss Jena Sonnar 135mm / f:3.5 ZEBRA a.k.a. AUS JENA DDR S 1:3.5 f=135 ZEBRA sample

Carl Zeiss Jena Sonnar 135mm / f:3.5 ZEBRA a.k.a. AUS JENA DDR S 1:3.5 f=135 ZEBRA sample

Carl Zeiss Jena Sonnar 135mm / f:3.5 ZEBRA a.k.a. AUS JENA DDR S 1:3.5 f=135 ZEBRA sample

Carl Zeiss Jena Sonnar 135mm / f:3.5 ZEBRA a.k.a. AUS JENA DDR S 1:3.5 f=135 ZEBRA sample

Here are some sample pictures.

They were made with Sony Alpha 300.
All photos without amendment in graphics programs.

Carl Zeiss Jena Sonnar 135mm / f:3.5 ZEBRA a.k.a. AUS JENA DDR S 1:3.5 f=135 ZEBRA sample

Carl Zeiss Jena Sonnar 135mm / f:3.5 ZEBRA a.k.a. AUS JENA DDR S 1:3.5 f=135 ZEBRA sample

Carl Zeiss Jena Sonnar 135mm / f:3.5 ZEBRA a.k.a. AUS JENA DDR S 1:3.5 f=135 ZEBRA sample

Carl Zeiss Jena Sonnar 135mm / f:3.5 ZEBRA a.k.a. AUS JENA DDR S 1:3.5 f=135 ZEBRA sample

Carl Zeiss Jena Sonnar 135mm / f:3.5 ZEBRA a.k.a. AUS JENA DDR S 1:3.5 f=135 ZEBRA sample

Carl Zeiss Jena Sonnar 135mm / f:3.5 ZEBRA a.k.a. AUS JENA DDR S 1:3.5 f=135 ZEBRA sample

Carl Zeiss Jena Sonnar 135mm / f:3.5 ZEBRA a.k.a. AUS JENA DDR S 1:3.5 f=135 ZEBRA sample

Carl Zeiss Jena Sonnar 135mm / f:3.5 ZEBRA a.k.a. AUS JENA DDR S 1:3.5 f=135 ZEBRA sample

Carl Zeiss Jena Sonnar 135mm / f:3.5 ZEBRA a.k.a. AUS JENA DDR S 1:3.5 f=135 ZEBRA sample

Carl Zeiss Jena Sonnar 135mm / f:3.5 ZEBRA a.k.a. AUS JENA DDR S 1:3.5 f=135 ZEBRA sample

Carl Zeiss Jena Sonnar 135mm / f:3.5 ZEBRA a.k.a. AUS JENA DDR S 1:3.5 f=135 ZEBRA sample

Carl Zeiss Jena Sonnar 135mm / f:3.5 ZEBRA a.k.a. AUS JENA DDR S 1:3.5 f=135 ZEBRA sample

Carl Zeiss Jena Sonnar 135mm / f:3.5 ZEBRA a.k.a. AUS JENA DDR S 1:3.5 f=135 ZEBRA sample

Carl Zeiss Jena Sonnar 135mm / f:3.5 ZEBRA a.k.a. AUS JENA DDR S 1:3.5 f=135 ZEBRA sample

Carl Zeiss Jena Sonnar 135mm / f:3.5 ZEBRA a.k.a. AUS JENA DDR S 1:3.5 f=135 ZEBRA sample

Carl Zeiss Jena Sonnar 135mm / f:3.5 ZEBRA a.k.a. AUS JENA DDR S 1:3.5 f=135 ZEBRA sample

Carl Zeiss Jena Sonnar 135mm / f:3.5 ZEBRA a.k.a. AUS JENA DDR S 1:3.5 f=135 ZEBRA sample