Wednesday, January 12, 2011

Leica II + Chiyoko Super Rokkor 45mm, f2.8

I rekindled my interest in photography at the beginning of 2005, which fueled the acquisition of Ukrainian FEDs and Russian Zorkis. Curious as to what made them tick, led to acquiring the venerable Leica II below. I just love how this camera handles!

Leica II ca. 1932 + Chiyoko Super Rokkor f2.8, 45mm lens

This Chiyoko Super Rokkor 45/2.8 lens came from the ca. '48 Minolta 35 camera below sporting a non-standard 24 x 32 frame. 

Unfortunately the Minolta 35 is missing too many parts and couldn't be restored.😞 So I've been using the Chiyoko Super Rokkor lens with the Leica II + other cameras, including digital bodies.

Leica II + Chiyoko Super Rokkor 45mm f2.8
Ilford Delta Pro 100 in Diafine

Leica II + Chiyoko Super Rokkor 45mm f2.8
PX125 in Diafine

Leica II + Chiyoko Super Rokkor 45mm f2.8
Neopan 400 in Diafine

Olympus E-P1 + Chiyoko Super Rokkor 45mm f2.8

Canon P + Chiyoko Super Rokkor 45mm f2.8
APX100 in Diafine

Bessa R + Chiyoko Super Rokkor 45mm f2.8
APX 100 in Rodinal

Bessa R + Chiyoko Super Rokkor 45mm f2.8
Kodak XX in Diafine

Sony A7II + Chiyoko Super Rokkor 45mm f2.8

Sony A7II + Chiyoko Super Rokkor 45mm f2.8

Canon P + Chiyoko Super Rokkor 45mm f2.8
Fomapan 100 in Rodinal


Bessa R + Chiyoko Super Rokkor 45mm f2.8
Fomapan 400 in Rodinal






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