Canon LTM Canon 35mm 1.8 LTM or CV Skopar Classic 35mm 2.5 on canon p?

[delac027]

Hello everyone, i've just acquired a Canon P and im in search for my first LTM lens. I have a chance to get a Canon 35mm 1.8 LTM for a good price (<$250) compared to what i've seen online so far, but, i am also intrigued by the Voigtlander color skopar 35mm 2.5 classic.

From what i've read on this forum, the canon tends to flare? Would it be worth it to take my chances on the canon considering the price? or should i just jump ship and go with a brand new skopar classic?

This is my first time owning and shooting with an LTM body, does anyone have experience with both lenses matched with a canon p? Any input wold be greatly appreciated! thanks!

 

[sleepyhead]

They are both nice lenses, but they have very different looks. The skopar is sharp and a contrasty compared to the Canon. Yes, my example of the 35/1.8 did flare when direct sun was in the frame.

It's a tough choice, because the canon lens may also just "feel right" on the canon body.

I would buy both, try them and sell the one you prefer least.

 

[roundg]

<250 is a very good price for 35/1.8 and it's a light weight and very well build lens.

 

[squirrel$$$bandit]

Yes, I love the 35/1.8, flare and all. I recommend it.

 

[tennis-joe]

I have both lenses and the Viogtlander might be a little bit more contrasty. The Canon 1.8 was used on a trip to Italy last year and with the tall buildings on the street there was no flare. I looked for a hood for it and mentioned it on this blog and was told that it shouldn't flare because the first lens is set back for enough not to flare. The Voigtlander comes with a hood usually and I feel it would not flare. A 40mm UV filter on the Canon will help protect the front lens as the one I have was mint. I have not tried shooting B&W with either though and I guess I should try it.
Joe

 

[Mablo]

I have both lenses too and use them on my Canon P. Both are small, sharp and joy to use. If you have a chance to get the Canon 35mm/1.8 (or 35mm/2.0 as they are more or less the same lens) I would pick it up and give it a try.

 

[lawrence]

I had the Skopar and it was one of the few Voigtlander lenses I didn't like. Although sharp it was also rather harsh in bright light (this is with Tri-X in D76) and was not as nicely made as the other Voigtlanders I have. The Canon is old-school; weird stuff happens wide open but when you stop down a bit it's very nice.

 

[VictorM.]

At one time, I had both. I found the Canon gave me better looking pictures and so sold the Voigtlander lens. It was entirely a personal decision based on the pictures. Both lenses were great in their own way.

 

[PaulRicciardi]

I was recently in the market for a 35mm for my M system but on a pretty tight budget. I shopped the CV 35/2.5, the Canon 35/1.8, Canon 35/2, and the CV 35/1.7.
Eventually I nabbed a Canon 35mm f/1.8 with front and rear caps, 40mm UV filter, and case for about the price you're talking. I have to say I'm already a big fan and feel it was money well spent.

Wide open, or close to wide open, it's got a nice character. Bit of soft flare when backlit, but really not that bad. Definitely a more "classical" way of rendering an image.

(this one was purposefully out of focus)

Works pretty well in low light, this one was shot by the light of the fire...wide open, 1/15th, Neopan 400+1

Stopped down a bit, it's quite nice, very sharp and becomes a bit more modern. Pretty good shadow detail

Print looks much better than the scan on that frame, but you get the idea

I've had mine for three weeks now and I've shot maybe 7 or 8 rolls of film with it. Very much so enjoying the results and quite glad I picked this lens to add to my bag. I think you'll be happy with it, especially for just $250
-Paul

 

[delac027]

Thanks for everyone's input and great pictures Paul! It looks like i will be picking up the Canon this weekend and am pretty excited to shoot my first roll with the canon p 35mm combo. I figured, there's not too many 35mm 1.8 canon LTM's floating around as much as the color skopars, so i might as well give the Canon a shot! I will post pictures once i get it. Thanks again everyone!

 

[delac027]

Went with the canon 35mm f1.8

Went with the canon 35mm f1.8

Here she is, Canon P with Canon 35mm f1.8 ltm

 

[roundg]

Here she is, Canon P with Canon 35mm f1.8 ltm

Congratulations! It's a beauty and a perfect match for the P.

 

[Bill58]

I'm partial to the old Canon lenses--got 6 of them and happy w/ every one of them!

 

[PaulRicciardi]

Looks great, can't wait to see some photos from the combination!
Enjoy it in good health
🙂

 

[goamules]

I used a Canon IVSB, not a P, but I just got back from 2 weeks in Paris and Ireland. I shot almost exclusively the Canon 35mm/1.8, and just got back a couple of color rolls. I'm amazed at the sharpness and color.

Eiffel Tower sunset crowd:

Aquaduct off side of road in county Kerry, Ireland:

 

[reubelim]

Did you find a hood for the 35.1.8?

Did you find a hood for the 35.1.8?

I have both lenses and the Viogtlander might be a little bit more contrasty. The Canon 1.8 was used on a trip to Italy last year and with the tall buildings on the street there was no flare. I looked for a hood for it and mentioned it on this blog and was told that it shouldn't flare because the first lens is set back for enough not to flare. The Voigtlander comes with a hood usually and I feel it would not flare. A 40mm UV filter on the Canon will help protect the front lens as the one I have was mint. I have not tried shooting B&W with either though and I guess I should try it.
Joe

The 35 1.8 my dad left me came with a clear filter but no hood. Saw this e-bay listing for a 40.5mm hood and was wondering if this would fit without screwing up the threads: http://cgi.ebay.ph/Leica-M-40-5mm-4...wItem&pt=Lens_Accessories&hash=item230715acfc

Any other places I can snag the right replacement one (know the original one is costly and hard to find...).

 

[Bill58]

I would NOT put any filter or hood on any lens, especially a classic one that is not an exact fit/ same size (diameter/ thread pitch).

 

[Mablo]

There never was an original hood for the 35mm/1.8. It was designed that way. I tried a couple of replacement hoods but all of them vignette so I enjoy my lens naked.

 

[reubelim]

Thanks for the heads up. Anyway, put a glass to the very pretty chromed sides of the filter and it turned out to be a Walz UV filter. This will have to do then. Cheers!

 

[Pikapig]

Hi guys, sorry for bringing this up again. I got a 40-40.5 step up ring from heavystar..managed to mount on my canon 50, w a filter fixed on, it looks like a lens hood.

My question is..do i nid to stop dwn 1 stop becos of de step up ring and will my pics show vignetting? Thanks