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<p>I would for sure recomend a Leica 50mm - other brands might be just as good (or even better) - but for a first 50mm the only choice IMHO is a Leica.<br>

Then any in Leica 50mm decent condition will do! Like some suggested a Summicron will be an excellent choice. The newer the better but any will do.</p>

Well erned - and who need color anyway?

Classic image!

I got this lens recently - is there anybody having info about this?

Sharpnes/contrast - image circle<div></div>

Hi Lynn - Thanks youre are right I couldent fint info about the Heliar (but a lot of other

interesting info) my heliar is uncoated, but looks very good.

Hi Frank

Thanks - exelent site!

I have been offered this lens in OK condition (lens barrel have a little dent, glass is very good)

Anybody knows about this lens's performance / year etc?

You could also start with a Konica Hexar wit the fixed 35f2,0 (exelent lens) they can be

obtained quite cheap.

If you are from Denmark and can come to Nordsjaelland I would be happy to lend you Hexar,

I might even have a M6TTL with a Rigid 50 you can try a week or so.

(btw. they are not on sale)

Kaj

I have one you can have it for free - Email me off line if you are interested, I havent used for

very long time, 2 small bits of double sided tape and it will work

I'm a totally newbe in LF (if 4x5" qualify as LF?)

I got a ToKo wood camera with a Schneider 150mmAPO Symmar, and 5 double film cassets And need

advise on wich film to get - I would prefere a film that I can develop in a tray, and one that is a little

forgiving..

Any adwise?

If you look at the shutercurtan, you will see a black/whvite pattern, this is where the

exposure is read at shutter speeds shorter than 1/60 sec.

Not really Noctilux, but 50f1.4A at f2 - and not that bad. (M8)

I traded my Noctilux to the 50f1,4A due to the long focus throgh and weight - and are very

happy with trade.<div></div>

What apperture/shutterspeed are you using? - have you tested the focus?

The M8 can make very sharp images, bur anre not very forgiving on focus issues