filmtwit
Desperate but not serious
Are these lenses radiated? I ask because it has the same color look to it that my Minolta Rokkor 58mm f1.8 does?
No, they are not Thorium glass. The coating used on the optics give a yellow reflection.
ampguy
Veteran
Since the price of good J-3 samples seems to have sky rocketed, I'm looking for one of these.
All the images on flickr make this lens look even better than the Summilux!!
All the images on flickr make this lens look even better than the Summilux!!
raid
Dad Photographer
I sold/traded off my Canon 50/1.4 and Canon 100/2. Both lenses are superb, both I have no regrets. It was time to move on and to explore different looks with different lenses.
Mablo
Well-known
I certainly did like the IQ from my 50mm/1.4 but I didn't like the large size and weight and particularly the loooong focus throw. So I sold it and bought the much smaller and lighter 50mm/1.8 instead. I'm happy now.
The close focus on the Canon 50/1.4 is 3.5ft. On the M8, not too bad with the crop factor. On my film cameras, i prefer a closer focus.
Pirate
Guitar playing Fotografer
Honestly, I didn't realize anyone was interested in this lens, I just happen to keep it because it's a great lens, but I got rid of the Canon body.
pagpow
Well-known
Pirate
Guitar playing Fotografer
1.4 to a 1.2 is only half a stop. That's not enough to justify it to me. i'd stick with a 1.4 as long as it looks as good, but I must say, as was mentioned with that comparison, the 1.2 does not have as much yellow in the rendering, and that was nice.
stupid leica
i don't shoot rf
it took me a while to find a 1.4 for myself. I'd picked up a few while i was still in japan on "commision" for RFF members elsewhere, and after seeing a few good copies decided i needed one for myself.
I love this lens, i think it's prob the best value 50mm for LTM/M mount. I only enjoy it that much more after removing the infinity lock screw. I HATE those locks!
I put a few pics in the 50/1.4 LTM pic thread yesterday.
I love this lens, i think it's prob the best value 50mm for LTM/M mount. I only enjoy it that much more after removing the infinity lock screw. I HATE those locks!
I put a few pics in the 50/1.4 LTM pic thread yesterday.
zauhar
Veteran
I agree with everyone above - couple of my shots with this lens:
Pirate
Guitar playing Fotografer
That's a great shot of the girl on the wire!
traveler_101
American abroad
Canon 50/1.4, wide-open, on a Leica MP.
Jim B.
There appears to be something about this lens, especially in b&w which is wonderful for portraits, but I am not sure what it is. It seems to have a capacity to "see" as we see rather than seeing by being "sharp."
If Helen Hill bought the 50/1.4 there must be something special about it. Is there anyplace to see a three comparison Canon 50/1.4, 50/1.8 and CV Nokton 50/1.5 for LTM?
raid
Dad Photographer
I know your feeling, Helen.
Mackinaw
Think Different
I'm surprised at the softness of your 50mm/1.4. Mine is quite sharp wide-open. Another pic taken at F1.4. I focused at the gal in the middle.
Jim B.
kuuan
loves old lenses
same here, a bit surprised about the findings of too little sharpness. Sure there are sharper 1.4/50 lenses out there, but the Canon LTM certainly looks sharp enough for me. Condition of copy / copy variation could be at play here.
had shown some already at the image thread, again here for wide open sharpness, on Sony A7
Liz by Andreas, on Flickr
and on NEX5n
Untitled by Andreas, on Flickr
offering plastic flower pins by Andreas, on Flickr
had shown some already at the image thread, again here for wide open sharpness, on Sony A7
Liz by Andreas, on Flickr
and on NEX5n
Untitled by Andreas, on Flickr
offering plastic flower pins by Andreas, on Flickr
Mackinaw
Think Different
Helen, the picture of the three Flappers, if it wasn’t taken at F1.4, it was definitely taken between F1.4 and F2.0. On Efke 25 film. I do add a bit of sharpening when I scan with my Nikon V Coolscan, but nothing excessive. I prefer this lens to my 50mm Summicron. Just a nice optic.
Jim B.
Fixcinater
Never enough smoky peat
wanted to fall in Love with this Lens but didn't
too low contrast -old World for me- not sharp enough
I guess I prefer more 'modern' lenses NOW...sigh, bummed
though I do love what others do with it
catching Pigeons by Helen Hill, on Flickr
Looks like focus is on the bench closer to the camera than on the woman or the pigeon.
Are you sure it is focusing accurately? My 50/1.4 is quite sharp wide open, if I nail focus.
Jacques M.
Established
A very good lens, easier to use than a Sonnar (and the 1,5/5cm Canon which is a Sonnar formula).
But too big for my LTM Leica bodies. So, I had to resell it.
Jacques.
But too big for my LTM Leica bodies. So, I had to resell it.
Jacques.
PAN F
Established
I tried the Canon 50mm f1.4 but found that it didn't handle well on the small body of the "Barnack" camera's.
I much prefer the size, handling and results from the Nikkor 5cm f1.4 on my Leica II.
I took Roland's (ferider's) recommendation (some years ago) for the Nikkor 5cm f1.4 and find that it is "in my opinion"
THE best fast standard lens with it's small size,weight and great versatility which suits any camera and especially so
when used on the small "Barnack"camera's.
If however you still prefer Canon then the 50mm f1.5 Canon (Sonnar) is an excellent lens and is much smaller than the f1.4 (Planar).
I much prefer the size, handling and results from the Nikkor 5cm f1.4 on my Leica II.
I took Roland's (ferider's) recommendation (some years ago) for the Nikkor 5cm f1.4 and find that it is "in my opinion"
THE best fast standard lens with it's small size,weight and great versatility which suits any camera and especially so
when used on the small "Barnack"camera's.
If however you still prefer Canon then the 50mm f1.5 Canon (Sonnar) is an excellent lens and is much smaller than the f1.4 (Planar).