Canon LTM Alternatives to Canon 50/1.5 lens

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The CZO Sonnar 50/1.5 is my favorite lens. I use it with one of Amedeo Muscelli's adapters.

I rarely shoot it wide open, however; it's usually at f/2 if I'm looking for limited DOF. Click on this link and move the mouse over the image to compare f/1.5 to f/2.0.

 

[Bingley]

I find my Canon 50/1.5 sharp enough:

 

[AhShun]

The Canon 1.4 and 1.5 are diff animals.
If you're in for the Sonnar, the Nikkor 5cm/2 will be a good choice considered the CL's rangefinder.
For close-up portrait, my Nikkor indeed beat my Summicrons (both current and Rigid) (Of course, MY sample ^^).

 

[januaryman]

Just go a little wider with a Canon 35/2.0 and you'll be very happy.

 

[raid]

The CZO Sonnar 50/1.5 is my favorite lens. I use it with one of Amedeo Muscelli's adapters.

I rarely shoot it wide open, however; it's usually at f/2 if I'm looking for limited DOF. Click on this link and move the mouse over the image to compare f/1.5 to f/2.0.

Which image is at 1.5 and which at 2.0?
Do I go by bokeh?

Thanks.

 

[raid]

I survived well without a Canon 50/1.5 for many years, and only recently have I traded a lens for the Canon 50/1.5. I used to have a Canon 50/1.2 for quite a while, and then I got several J-3 50/1.5 lenses too. Then, Brian kindly supplied me with a Zeiss Sonnar 5cm 1.5 LTM, which is a killer lens. I was unable to use any other lens for several months after I got it. Then, I got a Canon 50/1.4. It is a very sharp lens that is really a super deal to get. Lastly, I got a Canon 50/1.5. It is a smaller lens than the 50/1.4. and both are equally good lenses.

Do not forget the slightly slower Canon 50/1.8. You cannot go wrong with this one.

 

[chris00nj]

The lens we want is never for sale.

There was a nice-looking Canon 50/1.5 for sale a week ago and it ended at a reasonable $350. I hope y'all got it.

I think the Nikkor 50/2 may be a good alternative until the hype surrounding the Canon dies off a bit.

 

[RF_newbie]

The lens we want is never for sale.

There was a nice-looking Canon 50/1.5 for sale a week ago and it ended at a reasonable $350. I hope y'all got it.

Nope, they did not get it.

 

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Which image is at 1.5 and which at 2.0?
Do I go by bokeh?

Thanks.

The one with less contrast/flare is f/1.5.

 

[ferider]

Nope, they did not get it.

🙂 Congrats.

Second Chris' recommendation for the Nikkor 50/2. Cute as a button, sharp, no veiling flare wide open, Sonnar signature, easy to get filters, and also modifyable to 0.7m min. focus.

Cheers,

Roland.

 

[chris00nj]

Nope, they did not get it.

Ha! I love the brevity.


Congrats, it looked brilliant.

 

[Erik L]

here is a photo from the 135/3.5 chrome (monster)

i was wondering if this has any of the sonnar look? sorry for the offtopic reply but i am not certain if this has the desireable boke?

 

[fbf]

i know who got it but im not tellin

 

[newspaperguy]

Hey guys, You can't all date the prom queen...

besides

the best dancer may be the lowly Canon 50/1.8

and, no... you can't have mine.

 

[januaryman]

Hey guys, You can't all date the prom queen...

besides

the best dancer may be the lowly Canon 50/1.8

and, no... you can't have mine.

You probably right about the 1.8 - I have to agree it is fantastic, but my Zeiss Jena 50/1.5 LTM conversion is a bit better; although you can't just buy one. You need a Brian Sweeney or such to put it together for you. 😀