Tuesday, 3 October 2017

Like an old pair of jeans: Cosina Cosinon-S 50mm 1:2

.Cost: 8 Euros (average market price $7.75)


From time to time, you get a lens that just feels right. This is a prime example. Simple, robust, solid, sharp,... the moment you start using it the first time, you feel right at home and just want to take pictures, without to much complexity.

Image quality is more than reasonable. Sharp, good colors, little color aberration.

Small profile, and little weight. And with a 1:2 maximum aperture, it's fast enough for most occasions. And it looks pretty good on top.

A keeper for sure, and if you can find one for the whopping price of under 10$, you have a great starter lens to go beyond the standard kit lens.

Lens Specification:

Focal Length: 50mm
Maximum Aperture: F2
Minimum Aperture: F16
Image Format: 35mm
Lens Mount: PK
Optics: ?
Blades: 6
Focussing: Manual
Minimum Focus: 45cm
Filter Size: 52mm
Weight: 163g
Length: 34-38mm
Production: 1980's
Serial Number: 99610246
Made in: Japan

More information on: Cosino

Samples:

1/50s - ISO400 - Handheld

1/100s - ISO400 - Handheld

1/60s - ISO400 - Handheld

1/50s - ISO400 - Handheld

1/50s - ISO400 - Handheld

1/100s - ISO100 - Handheld

1/100s - ISO100 - Handheld

1/160s - ISO100 - Handheld

1/160s - ISO100 - Handheld

1/100s - ISO100 - Handheld

1/100s - ISO100 - Handheld

1/100s - ISO100 - Handheld
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1 comment:

  1. Nice lens indeed! BTW Cosina owns Voightlander brand nowadays...

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