Cost: $9.50 (average market price $20)
As all UV Topcor lenses, it also comes without the aperture ring but the zoom ring is smooth as butter. A very compact lens for this range, and a solid feel to it. It has the uncommon range of 53 mm, but I understand 53 mm aligns with 2 inches, and it seems many of the 50mm lenses out there, are actually 50mm in reality
Compared to the 135mm, it was more pleasant to use. Although only a maximum f2 lens, it felt a lot faster. Even at dusk, I was able to shoot at 100 ISO.
Image quality is not great, but sharper then the 135mm, with only a minor color aberration. But what makes this lens special is the unique rendering. It just has a different look. And I founf it to also have a good ability to 3D render your image. A subject on a blurred background just jumps out at you.
In short, a nice looking lens to add to my collection, and a nice lens to use. I might be looking for another UV Topcor lens (actually just ordered the 200mm).
Lens Specification:
Focal Length: 53mm
Maximum Aperture: F2.0
Minimum Aperture: F22
Image Format: 35mm
Lens Mount: UV Topcor
Optics: 6 elements
Blades: 5
Focussing: Manual
Minimum Focus: 70cm
Filter Size: 49mm
Weight: 155g
Length: 26-32mm
Production: 1960's
Serial Number: 54252393
Made in: Japan
More information on: Topcon
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ReplyDeleteGood evening. I just discovered the same lens that you described here in an old bag belonging to my late father. Can I use this with my Sony a7R2 ? What kind of converter will I need? THANKS FOR THE ARTICLE!
ReplyDeleteYes, you can, but you need an adapter. These are pretty rare as
DeleteTopcon UC is a fairly rare mount. I found one at RareAdapters.com, but not sure they still have some in stock. I bought the last one at the time, but they might have build some more in the mean time. Not sure if it is worthwhile for one lens. But I did like this one...
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