The Contarex 50mm is pretty amazing

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The Contarex 50mm is pretty amazing

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Even in light fog

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Did you adapt it to a Leica?
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Thanks! Yes, cheap adapter from Amazon. Scale focus, of course, but that just makes things more fun, LOL
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That Planar is one of the best 50mm ever made IMHO.
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My all time hero lens! Zeiss Planar 50mm f1.4
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I've shot a bit of film with that lens and have always been pleased with it.
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