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So...
I've been thinking. This whole 'one body, one lens' thing... 35mm is my focal length. Since I got my 35/2.5 Skopar from Memphis I have barely touched my J8 and J3 (although I do have a couple of other lenses I am playing around with).

Thing is, I want something a bit faster. So I'm thinking the 35/1.7 Ultron, as it seems a fairly priced option (when they do pop up on the bay).
Are there many other options in LTM?

My ideal situation is to sell my J3, J8 and 35/2.5 Skopar and with the money from that get a faster 35mm; is this a pipe dream? Will I get anywhere near the necessary funds? Am I going to have to wait until I magically find a spare few hundred pounds in a back pocket?

Any thoughts?
Sorry if the above is less than coherent, it is all a bit stream-of-consciousness.
Thanks,
Tom
 
I hadn't thought about the Canon lenses to be honest.
Any idea what they go for (I'm looking for users, not collectibles)?
Time to go research Canon LTM lenses... (Although I should go to sleep, I have work in under 7 hours...)
 
Tom, I've only exposed one test roll with the Ultron 35/1.7 I bought from another RFF member, but I can strongly recommend the lens. I'd advise you not to sell both your 50mm lenses. Keep the better one: there are situations in which 35mm is too wide.
 
I have just had a quick read of what Karen Nakamura has to say about the 35/2 and some shots from it... That looks a mighty tempting lens...

Payasam, I just do not at all use 50mm on my Bessa anymore... Perhaps you're right, but it is also a question of raising funds...
 
KEH usually has a few. but the fast 35's go quickly. (edit - d'oh - you're in the UK... I don't know if that is reasonable or not)

I posed a similar question here not long ago and ended up getting the Canon 35/1.8 (after owning, and accidentally destroying an Ultron). Both lenses are fantastic. I prefer the slightly moderated contrast of the Canon lenses, but you can't go wrong with the Ultron either.
 
yeah, the 35/1.8 Nikkor in LTM will be on the expensive side- they have been selling for about 900 to 1000 USD on ebay lately. Nice lens, though
 
I did see a few of the Nikkors, and they were indeed rather dear.
I think I'm leaning towards the Canon 35/1.8, although I have seen a very cheap 35/2...
Still, until I shift my other lenses this is all speculation.
 
Hi Bill,
I do a lot of shooting in the evenings/nightlife (mainly due to the fact that I work until 10pm) and I feel it will make a difference.

I found a massive difference between my J8 (50/2) and my J3 (50/1.5) in the situations I was shooting, so I think the change from 2.5 to 1.8 will benefit me.
 
Hi Tom,

if you are set on a Canon, if you want nice bokeh and don't mind some flare wide open, I recommend the 1.8. If you want high resolution, and don't mind ugly (really) bokeh, get the 2.0.

Note however, that your Color Skopar will out-perform any of the Canon lenses at f2.5, using any metric. If you want "true" speed (high enough resolution across the field and acceptable flare at f2 or faster) I do recommend the Ultron. It's also easier to find good filters for the Ultron (compared to the Canon lenses). I believe Photovillage his still some NOS Ultrons for a good price.

Best,

Roland.
 
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