PLEASE never stop making historical backgrounds of these lenses, it's so interesting. I wish someone would create a Family Tree of lenses. Maybe it's just me being nerdy but I'd hang them up in the man cave haha.
Thanks for your comment. Replying to you makes me even more nerdy😂but I found out how to reply. Introducing or reviewing a lens, I give you a "slight" idea of how nice this lens captures and renders its color, sharpness, and bokeh but, over time, you probably will mix or forget that "lens character" (although in this channel I speak about lenses personality). I found out that speaking through a lens of historical background, it's "substantial". Each of them has a great History behind it because it traveled or was born during wartimes (not looking for what had happened and being neutral) no matter whether that lens was used or not as a military weapon, and on the other hand, how optical engineers and producers struggled to make that lens a reality. Summarizing, I left you something that has great meaning with a lasting effect. And at last, maybe one day, when I lose my mind and "VOILA", a Family Tree of lenses may be created. You are right, there's a genealogy. Thanks again.
@@red_code haha! yes, your style of video is great! Really Enjoying them. It's more than just a review. It's like a documentary :D Have a great day. :)
This isn't a lens that was on my radar until your excellent review. Your deep dive into the optical design history was informative and the production quality of your video presentation is very entertaining. Thank you and greetings from Boston!
Thank you for the kind words. I was curious about the revival of the Lydith II, the predecessor must be an icon, and that is what drove me in. Get one ASAP🤭
Is the Pentacon 30mm f3.5 successor of Lydith 30mm f3.5? Some connoisseurs of old lenses say that it is optically exactly the same, identical lens, only with a different names.
This is a deep question. According to history, after WWII, Meyer became part of VEB Pentacon Dresden, and later Meyer lenses were renamed Pentacon (but when?) Later, in 1959, an amalgamation of Zeiss Ikon, Kamera Werke, Belca, Altissa, Welta, and Aspecta, "VEB Pentacon Dresden", was formed as "VEB Kamera-und Kinowerke". 1964 named to Pentacon. Pentacon was the export model name for the Contax D ("Penta"prism and "Con"tax). In the 60s collection "Zebra era" is still "Meyer" and 70s, Pentacon? Somehow confusing. I have been avoiding Pentacon lenses because some of them have horrible build quality (and I have one🙄). Indeed, the Pentacon 30mm f/3.5 is identical to the Lydith, it has 5 elements in 5 groups and an angular field of 71 degrees, 10 blades. My question is about the front lens coatings.
Great video! Thank you. I have a Pentacon labeled version of the Lydth 30mm f/3.5 in M42 mount. Owning it encouraged me to buy a new Lydth II version from Meyer Optik Gorlitz at a very high price but I wanted the new version too. Both are optically similar but the new lens is much nicer to use thanks to modern fabrication and better modern lens coatings. The older Pentagon Lydth is a bit stiff in its focus but the aperture blades are excellent. Was it worth the cost for the newer version? probably not but then one takes their chances buying the older Meyer lenses sight unseen. I have been disappointed too many times buying older Meyer lenses from dealers who do not want to adequately describe the actual condition of what they are selling. Their claim is most often the same: "I don't know anything about camera lenses."
I have a good copy of the Lydith I (which I love and extensively use), but also gravitate towards the Lydith II. Besides the modern housing, is there a significantly different rendering through the modern coatings?
I would ask you 'how much sharper is the new Lydith compared to the old' but a better question might be 'is the new Lydith sharp - period?' At least in the center.
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Even better with a lens hood. I loved your technical description and historical context. Informative.
Thank you and I found "something" about the "Meyer-Optik" to Pentacon. Stay tuned to the next :)
Excelente video 😊!
O prazer é meu, se voce o achou excelente.
I have been loving watching your videos, they are really well researched and informative.
Thank you very much for your comment. I always try my best to be precise, informative and within 6 minutes. This channel will be my own encyclopedia.
PLEASE never stop making historical backgrounds of these lenses, it's so interesting. I wish someone would create a Family Tree of lenses. Maybe it's just me being nerdy but I'd hang them up in the man cave haha.
Thanks for your comment. Replying to you makes me even more nerdy😂but I found out how to reply. Introducing or reviewing a lens, I give you a "slight" idea of how nice this lens captures and renders its color, sharpness, and bokeh but, over time, you probably will mix or forget that "lens character" (although in this channel I speak about lenses personality).
I found out that speaking through a lens of historical background, it's "substantial". Each of them has a great History behind it because it traveled or was born during wartimes (not looking for what had happened and being neutral) no matter whether that lens was used or not as a military weapon, and on the other hand, how optical engineers and producers struggled to make that lens a reality.
Summarizing, I left you something that has great meaning with a lasting effect.
And at last, maybe one day, when I lose my mind and "VOILA", a Family Tree of lenses may be created. You are right, there's a genealogy.
Thanks again.
@@red_code haha! yes, your style of video is great! Really Enjoying them. It's more than just a review. It's like a documentary :D
Have a great day. :)
@@DynastyUK your comment is like we are taking a shot of Macalan 12 years. Thanks.
Amazing Lens. thank you.
You welcome.
This isn't a lens that was on my radar until your excellent review. Your deep dive into the optical design history was informative and the production quality of your video presentation is very entertaining. Thank you and greetings from Boston!
Thank you for the kind words. I was curious about the revival of the Lydith II, the predecessor must be an icon, and that is what drove me in. Get one ASAP🤭
Really nice video. Were some of the images taken in Macau?
Thank you. The footage until 4:50 it is Macau.
Is the Pentacon 30mm f3.5 successor of Lydith 30mm f3.5? Some connoisseurs of old lenses say that it is optically exactly the same, identical lens, only with a different names.
This is a deep question. According to history, after WWII, Meyer became part of VEB Pentacon Dresden, and later Meyer lenses were renamed Pentacon (but when?)
Later, in 1959, an amalgamation of Zeiss Ikon, Kamera Werke, Belca, Altissa, Welta, and Aspecta, "VEB Pentacon Dresden", was formed as "VEB Kamera-und Kinowerke". 1964 named to Pentacon.
Pentacon was the export model name for the Contax D ("Penta"prism and "Con"tax).
In the 60s collection "Zebra era" is still "Meyer" and 70s, Pentacon?
Somehow confusing.
I have been avoiding Pentacon lenses because some of them have horrible build quality (and I have one🙄). Indeed, the Pentacon 30mm f/3.5 is identical to the Lydith, it has 5 elements in 5 groups and an angular field of 71 degrees, 10 blades. My question is about the front lens coatings.
It is the same. I bought one and I haven’t really tried it out more than once but it seems to be excellent.
Interesting, it looks really like the Domiplan. Also are those Macau streets? :) I miss Macau
First part yes, until "Hong Kong".🙂. Most of my footage are Macau streets unless I said other place.
Great video! Thank you. I have a Pentacon labeled version of the Lydth 30mm f/3.5 in M42 mount. Owning it encouraged me to buy a new Lydth II version from Meyer Optik Gorlitz at a very high price but I wanted the new version too. Both are optically similar but the new lens is much nicer to use thanks to modern fabrication and better modern lens coatings. The older Pentagon Lydth is a bit stiff in its focus but the aperture blades are excellent. Was it worth the cost for the newer version? probably not but then one takes their chances buying the older Meyer lenses sight unseen. I have been disappointed too many times buying older Meyer lenses from dealers who do not want to adequately describe the actual condition of what they are selling. Their claim is most often the same: "I don't know anything about camera lenses."
Thank you. "I don't know anything about camera lenses." and they sell lenses, this really sucks. I'm lucky because I have a lens repairman.
I have a good copy of the Lydith I (which I love and extensively use), but also gravitate towards the Lydith II. Besides the modern housing, is there a significantly different rendering through the modern coatings?
I would ask you 'how much sharper is the new Lydith compared to the old' but a better question might be 'is the new Lydith sharp - period?' At least in the center.
Why do people put irritating music in the background?? 😮