Very nice, interesting and tempting. The images on Portra look sharp and three dimensional. I often feel that collapsible lens seem unsure and unstable, but this looks very nice.
Awesome job Bobby. Thypoch is killing it with their first line up. Got my Simera 28 1.4 and can't believe the quality for the price. Regarding this Eureka unfortunately I will pass - just because of the collapsable design. I have the Elmar 50mm 3.5 collapsable from the 60s hand love the small format, but that two step process I'm somehow too stupid. Happened too often, that I didn't pull out the lens enough and lock. Result is that I had often missed focused images - as I said, it's a me problem. Nevertheless because of that I'm looking at the Voigtländer Color Skopar 50mm 2.2 and waiting for your review! :) Keep up your great work man!
Thanks much appreciated. I like this better than the LLL Cooke lens as it’s more usable for a variety of situations. The LLL Cooke is still a bit soft wide open where this is sharper and better corrected.
I don’t know where you get the v1 Summicron comparison [or ‘o’mage’] comparison, except they are both collapsible lenses with an older style design look. The original v1 Summicron is a different glass layout with 7-elements, and yes, a time tested 70-years old ‘vintage’ lens in image rendition. The Thypod Eureka 50mm f2 mount is a copy of the Reid Taylor-Hobson Anastigmat 2inch f/2 50mm lens, with what seems to be a copy of the v4/5 Summicron 50mm f2 lens layout. Maybe a ‘vintage’ lens optical design by today’s standards, but still a much more modern rendition that could be said - bridges the older optical glass and designs into the modern era. Wish they made this in L39/LTM, the lens almost seems to have an adapter as part of its M-mount. A new lens without age issues, cool design, and a bit more modern look/correction, reasonable price - what’s not to like?
@@Hektormydog this is the closest L39 lens I could find to match the era of the Eureka. Yes interesting history of the Reid lens. Some say it was derived from the designs of Leitz when the British took over the factory after the World War so in essence if this is the case, the Taylor Hobson while closer to design of the Eureka has DNA of the collapsible Leica lens
@@j.f.7509 thanks for this. A quite fascinating history on this lens now that you brought it up. Some say the patents were taken after the war in UK from Leitz and some say they were purchased then improved. Anyways I’ll amend the video here and remove wording that could be taken the wrong way.
@@btonelli What I read somewhere is that after the WWII Germany had lost all rights for the patents they held. Call it spoils of war. Wetzlar was in the British sector, so the Brits took home some blueprints and made the Reid cameras (copies of the Leica I (Mod. E) and Leica II). Taylor-Hobson were already established so I don't know if they actually copied anything. Thank you for your awesome videos!!
1:11 Man I really don't like the effect "modernization" gives to the final result... I have come full circle to not appreciate that much the "clinical" images of the modern era. Or maybe it's just a phase :P
It's not a phase. The clinical nature of digital is not ideal for artists, IMO. We're not recordists. All these vintage reissues are ultimately ruined by the "improvements." This and the LLL 1966 reissue. They're cold and clinical. The only exception is the LLL SP2. That lens shot wide open is pretty warm and has character.
@@btonelli Yeah it do performs a lot more modern than the original TTH, but both the barrel and optical design originates from the TTH. On the other hand, does your copy feels flimsy? I tried the aluminum one from a local retailer, it just wabbles and makes sounds everywhere.
I love that you’re including the adaptation to other mirrorless cameras. That’s one thing that’s really missing.
Thanks. I think a lot of users adapt now so with these type of lenses it’s something I want to showcase more for versatility
I like these recreations quite a lot. thanks for showing
Thanks for watching. This recreation is quite good
I'm a simple man... Bobby drops a video, I watch.
@@MilmidStudios thank you 🙏
telling my self :"i don't need another 50mm lens" ((((:
@@TimofejNenarokov lol! I’ve been saying that for years now. Not working lol
Very nice, interesting and tempting. The images on Portra look sharp and three dimensional. I often feel that collapsible lens seem unsure and unstable, but this looks very nice.
Thanks. Performed well on film. This is quite solid in terms of locking in place. Was pleasantly surprised
Awesome job Bobby. Thypoch is killing it with their first line up. Got my Simera 28 1.4 and can't believe the quality for the price.
Regarding this Eureka unfortunately I will pass - just because of the collapsable design. I have the Elmar 50mm 3.5 collapsable from the 60s hand love the small format, but that two step process I'm somehow too stupid. Happened too often, that I didn't pull out the lens enough and lock. Result is that I had often missed focused images - as I said, it's a me problem.
Nevertheless because of that I'm looking at the Voigtländer Color Skopar 50mm 2.2 and waiting for your review! :)
Keep up your great work man!
Thanks for the support much appreciated
Man! I really love the lens that you use to film the video, could you tell me which lens and body you use??? Thanks
@@MrCRISSLIN thanks! Lumix S5IIX with the Sigma 50mm f1.2 DGDN
@ thanks! That bokeh is so amazing! 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
@ yes it’s an awesome lens
I have the IDS M9 grip and it is amazing!!!!
Love this grip too
Guess I'll have to buy this lens
It’s actually really good
Hey Bobby,
Great video, enjoy the short and not overly draggy format.
Can you tell us how this compares to LLL’s Cooke lens please ?
Thanks much appreciated.
I like this better than the LLL Cooke lens as it’s more usable for a variety of situations. The LLL Cooke is still a bit soft wide open where this is sharper and better corrected.
@@btonellithanks man! Appreciate the reply, and keep the content coming !
Be cool to see a comparison between this lens and the LLB Elcan 50/2
Yeah they render very similarly
Ok my wallet is going to regret this. Going to order the 28mm and this 50 from Thypoch for my Nikon ZF.
@@dothewubwub this will pair beautifully with the Zf. Check out the techart adapter if you want some autofocus magic with it
I don’t know where you get the v1 Summicron comparison [or ‘o’mage’] comparison, except they are both collapsible lenses with an older style design look. The original v1 Summicron is a different glass layout with 7-elements, and yes, a time tested 70-years old ‘vintage’ lens in image rendition. The Thypod Eureka 50mm f2 mount is a copy of the Reid Taylor-Hobson Anastigmat 2inch f/2 50mm lens, with what seems to be a copy of the v4/5 Summicron 50mm f2 lens layout. Maybe a ‘vintage’ lens optical design by today’s standards, but still a much more modern rendition that could be said - bridges the older optical glass and designs into the modern era. Wish they made this in L39/LTM, the lens almost seems to have an adapter as part of its M-mount. A new lens without age issues, cool design, and a bit more modern look/correction, reasonable price - what’s not to like?
@@Hektormydog this is the closest L39 lens I could find to match the era of the Eureka. Yes interesting history of the Reid lens. Some say it was derived from the designs of Leitz when the British took over the factory after the World War so in essence if this is the case, the Taylor Hobson while closer to design of the Eureka has DNA of the collapsible Leica lens
3:55 Nice photo... Good catch
@@unstanic thanks 😊
@@btonelli Really nice photos overall... I enjoyed them
@@unstanic thanks appreciate the kind words
Nice review! Actually, it's an homage to the Taylor Hobson lens (highly collectible and expensive) for the post-war Reid cameras.
@@j.f.7509 thanks for this. A quite fascinating history on this lens now that you brought it up. Some say the patents were taken after the war in UK from Leitz and some say they were purchased then improved. Anyways I’ll amend the video here and remove wording that could be taken the wrong way.
@@btonelli What I read somewhere is that after the WWII Germany had lost all rights for the patents they held. Call it spoils of war. Wetzlar was in the British sector, so the Brits took home some blueprints and made the Reid cameras (copies of the Leica I (Mod. E) and Leica II). Taylor-Hobson were already established so I don't know if they actually copied anything. Thank you for your awesome videos!!
@@j.f.7509 yeah read that too. Quite interesting. Video has been amended but needs time to update
Any focus shift issues?
No issues with the rangefinder thus far
Bobby absolutely beautiful photographs
@@ruff1draft thank you 🙏
wish for ltm version for my iiif
@@zulhilmibolhassan2910 perhaps if enough people ask they may make one
Please, review versus Voigtlender 50mm f1 RF vs Canon Rf 50mm f1.2
Combining elegance and luxury kislux
Why was this lens not shot on a Monochrom lens
I didn’t have a monochrom body to shoot with
1:11 Man I really don't like the effect "modernization" gives to the final result... I have come full circle to not appreciate that much the "clinical" images of the modern era. Or maybe it's just a phase :P
I understand. For me I go in phases. Sometimes I enjoy vintage and others I like having something modern. I guess depends on what I’m photographing
It's not a phase. The clinical nature of digital is not ideal for artists, IMO. We're not recordists. All these vintage reissues are ultimately ruined by the "improvements." This and the LLL 1966 reissue. They're cold and clinical. The only exception is the LLL SP2. That lens shot wide open is pretty warm and has character.
It's modernized cooke 50/2 TTH.
I think it’s a bit different I feel. It’s more in line with the 50 rigid where as the Cooke is much softer
@@btonelli Yeah it do performs a lot more modern than the original TTH, but both the barrel and optical design originates from the TTH. On the other hand, does your copy feels flimsy? I tried the aluminum one from a local retailer, it just wabbles and makes sounds everywhere.
@@btonelli It could be pre-production showcase, just wondering how the actual produt feels in hand.
@@zhuhunk7578 the brass feels solid. I also have a production version of the aluminum here for the review and no wobbling at all
@@btonelli Great to know, Thank you! These vintage bokeh do make the subject jumps out than modern buttersomth bokeh.
Are collapsible lens produce more “dust” for digital sensors?
Shouldn’t be an issue with newer lenses
@@btonelli Is this safe to use on a Digital M?
@@srkgv yes shouldn’t be a problem
I m sure it is a nice lens but the techart adapter ...please this adapter is a crappy joke..
I have the latest one and it worked quite well. It’s not 100% perfect but improves with each firmware update
No