A Year with Meyer

woodrim wrote: Snegren wrote: To conclude the Meyer year I still have some work to do. Tele Megor 180, Telemegor 250+300+400, Primotar 180. I think I saved them for last because I so struggle with them. Inspiration is what I need. Struggle? The Primotar? Aside from size and weight, I find that lens wonderful to use. I'll like it even better when I get it focusing closer.

I know your love for the Primotar mike, I have not had much success with it. I'm a sucker for crazy bokeh and the Telemegors have more to offer in that respect. Anyway, I'm better with lenses that have reasonable MFD, the long Meyers do not offer that so it will be tubes or stacked helicoids. Tomorrow there should be some sun (it has been 24/7 grey for a while).

Snegren wrote: I know your love for the Primotar mike, I have not had much success with it. I'm a sucker for crazy bokeh and the Telemegors have more to offer in that respect. Anyway, I'm better with lenses that have reasonable MFD, the long Meyers do not offer that so it will be tubes or stacked helicoids. Tomorrow there should be some sun (it has been 24/7 grey for a while).

We've had one of the wettest months on record but when the sun is out, it's bright, even if not for very long this time of year. I'll be racing against the sunset again today if the wife gets home from shopping soon enough.

Yes, I do appreciate the big Primotar but like you, want a shorter playing field, so I don't use it very often. I hope to fix that soon. If only it was an M42, I could use a helicoid adapter. Its size and weight I cannot resolve.

woodrim wrote: Yes, I do appreciate the big Primotar but like you, want a shorter playing field, so I don't use it very often. I hope to fix that soon. If only it was an M42, I could use a helicoid adapter. Its size and weight I cannot resolve.

I have converted an M42 helicoid to Exakta by replacing the M42 ring with the mount from a scrap Exakta Varex camera. Tricky as tiny bolts/nuts are required, but doable. Would that solve your MFD issue?

The suckers for crazy bokeh may want to have a look at this Primotar album.

Another dark day before Christmas. Indoors activities it is then....


160: Curtain and Christmas Lights

Camera Model: ILCE-7RM2
Lens: Meyer-Optik Görlitz Primoplan 1:1.9/75 V
Aperture: f/1.9
Exposure Time: 0.02 sec (1/50)
ISO: 1600

161: Christmas Lights

Camera Model: ILCE-7RM2
Lens: Meyer-Optik Görlitz Primoplan 1:1.9/75 V
Aperture: f/1.9
Exposure Time: 0.02 sec (1/50)
ISO: 1600

Lovely season lights Paul. Works well in BW.

Edited by Fred_S - 23 December 2018 at 21:46

Good one, Fred!

162: Swirly Catkins

Camera Model: ILCE-7RM2
Lens: Hugo Meyer & Co Görlitz Kinon Superior I 1:1.6 f=5 cm from Bauer Pentalux 16 mm film projector (1936)
Aperture: None
Exposure Time: 0.003 sec (1/400)
ISO: 100

163: Yin and Yang

Camera Model: ILCE-7RM2
Lens: Meyer-Optik Görlitz Primotar 1Q 1:3.5/135 (the Zebra, not the Dark Horse)
Aperture: f/3.5
Exposure Time: 0.008 sec (1/125)
ISO: 100

164: Clematis Seed Pods

Camera Model: ILCE-7RM2
Lens: Meyer-Optik Görlitz Primotar 1Q 1:3.5/135 (the Zebra, not the Dark Horse)
Aperture: f/3.5
Exposure Time: 0.001 sec (1/1000)
ISO: 100

165 Yin and Yang

Camera Model: ILCE-7RM2
Lens: Meyer-Optik Görlitz Tele Megor 1:5.5/180 V (Praktiflex on Ihagee M40 to Exakta ring)
Aperture: f/5.5
Exposure Time: 0.01 sec (1/100)
ISO: 100


Edited by Snegren - 24 December 2018 at 21:46