Canon LTM Alternatives to Canon 50/1.5 lens

Canon M39 M39 screw mount bodies/lenses
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.
 
I find my Canon 50/1.5 sharp enough:

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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 ^^).
 
digitalintrigue said:
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.
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Which image is at 1.5 and which at 2.0?
Do I go by bokeh?

Thanks.
 
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.
 
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.
 
here is a photo from the 135/3.5 chrome (monster)
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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?
 
newspaperguy said:
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.
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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. :D
 
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