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Gear Talk => Lens Talk => Topic started by: richardHaw on October 06, 2018, 17:08:51

Title: The Nikkor-Q.C 5cm f/3.5, Nikon's "Tessar"
Post by: richardHaw on October 06, 2018, 17:08:51

I just overhauled one a few weeks ago and I am falling in love with this lens! it's a true "Tessar" if I can say that. Not only does it share the same formula but it also has the "same" trait of being sharp at the center and "poor" at the corners by design. I love Tessars and discovering this made me really happy! :o :o :o specially if you consider that I got this for a cheap price (from Alps-do, of course).

here are some pictures

Title: Re: The Nikkor-Q.C 5cm f/3.5, Nikon's "Tessar"
Post by: richardHaw on October 06, 2018, 17:11:04

here's some more :o :o :o

Title: Re: The Nikkor-Q.C 5cm f/3.5, Nikon's "Tessar"
Post by: Thomas Stellwag on October 06, 2018, 18:11:25

your mean the LTM mount lens?  It is quite expensive over here, if you get one

Title: Re: The Nikkor-Q.C 5cm f/3.5, Nikon's "Tessar"
Post by: Erik Lund on October 06, 2018, 23:25:23

This one I guess
http://www.photosynthesis.co.nz/nikon/RF_50/50_35_21xxxx.html

Title: Re: The Nikkor-Q.C 5cm f/3.5, Nikon's "Tessar"
Post by: richardHaw on October 07, 2018, 00:04:54

Exactly! That’s the one!  :o :o :o
Sorry for not making it clear. I got mine for $75 from the camera bazaar. Nobody wanted it because of the slight haze and oil at the iris.

When I realized it’s a Tessar during the overhaul I just had a big smile on my face. It’s a good lens. Contrast is better than the Sonnar Nikkors on a good day but I believe it won’t be as good as the Sonnars when both are shot at f/3.5.

Title: Re: The Nikkor-Q.C 5cm f/3.5, Nikon's "Tessar"
Post by: richardHaw on October 07, 2018, 01:52:10

now with my Bony a7 :o :o :o

it's sharp (at about 8m)!

Title: Re: The Nikkor-Q.C 5cm f/3.5, Nikon's "Tessar"
Post by: richardHaw on October 07, 2018, 01:54:40

the usual ugly artifacts wide-open but beautiful sunstars when shopped-down :o :o :o