[Arthur Macmillan]

I've never used a lens nearly this old on a digital camera.  would it be worth the effort of getting and adapter to use these:

 

<p class="">                                          SONNAR 1:2 F=5cm

<p class="">                                          BIOTAR 1:2 f=4cm

<p class="">                                          BIOGON 1:2.8 f=3,5cm

<p class="">                                          SONNAR 1:4 F=13,5cm

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<p class="">They are all prewar bayonet mount rangefinder lenses that came with a Zeiss Contax III, circa 1936.  I can't see any lens coating.  Did they coat lenses back then.  The glass is pretty clear though.

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<p class="">People talk about the "classic look" from old lenses.  Is 80 years pushing the limits too far?

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<p class="">Thanks in advance.  I realize these sorts of newbie questions just invite ridicule, however, looking at the smooth, perfectly circular aperture on one of these perfectly smooth15(?) blade diaphragms you can't help wondering.  Never having touched a Zeiss, or a Leica, I have no idea just how deep their abilities run.  So, flame me if you have to...but please give me some info!

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