Canon LTM Are Canon 28mm 2.8 LTM lenses rare?

[harry01562]

Is the lens in the attached pic considered desireable? I have been watching the discussion and this one seems to be one of those in question.

I inherited quite a bit of equipment but have almost no skill. Still learning!

thanks

The lens you show is very desirable, IMHO. It's also tiny, and combined with one of the smaller Canon RF's, it makes a practical pocket shooter.
You are fortunate to have had relatives with excellent taste in cameras. It's now up to you to develop as a photographer, and get the proper useage from the things you now own. Buy film, and enjoy the learning process....

Harry

 

[venchka]

Is the lens in the attached pic considered desireable? I have been watching the discussion and this one seems to be one of those in question.

I inherited quite a bit of equipment but have almost no skill. Still learning!

thanks

Very desireable. The lettering on your case is in FAR FAR better shape than mine. I'm sure the lens is in fine shape. Take it out and use it! This equipment loves to be used. It will last longer in the fresh air and sunshine!

There is a thread devoted to images from your lens in this section of the Forum. Please add your own pictures to the thread.

 

[gtramctram]

buy it now!! 35/2.8 on Ebay.

buy it now!! 35/2.8 on Ebay.

I just saw an exact duplicate of what I pictured earlier in the thread. A "Buy It Now" on Ebay that went for $450. I guess some one couldn't live without it. Isn't that a bit high? I intend to sell mine and have been researching prices but that surprised me.

 

[raid]

I sold my 35mm/2.8 for $150 a few weeks ago.

Raid

 

[gtramctram]

Raid, was it the lens only or the whole goody pack?

 

[raid]

It was the lens alone in a clean condition. I sold it to a gentleman online.

Raid

 

[helen.HH]

Just bought a 28/2.8 canon from ebay..... (And YES I probably paid too much for it BUT wanted it).
Will post some pixs soooon
Sean Reid had an interesting take on the canon
w/RE: to 28 mm lenses
A more ethereal look to the way it draws
which will counter balance my LOVE
for my contrasty 35 & 50 ELMARS which I adore

Best- H 🙂

 

[MikeL]

I'd been keeping my eye out for a 28mm Nikkor when I found a deal on a mint Canon 28mm f2.8 for my III. I like it. Wide open mine is plenty sharp on center with softer sides and some light fall off. By f5.6 things are plenty sharp across the frame, but then I'm not working for NASA or the CIA reading license plates. Can't beat the size.

I think this one was f4-

 

[bennyng]

Great picture mike!! I've always loved this type of large aquarium and they can be quite a hassle to photograph. This one turned out well indeed.

Where's this place anyway?

Cheers,

 

[MikeL]

Where's this place anyway?

Cheers,

Hi Benny, the photo is from the Monterey Bay Aquarium kelp forest.

 

[pepeguitarra]

Reviving an old thread!

Reviving an old thread!

These has been a good discussion on Canon 28mm 3.5 & 2.8 LTM lenses. Thank you, it is the first link that comes after Googling the Canons. Having the Leica 28/2.8 ASPH, I found it to be a phenomenal lens, very sharp with very high contrast. I wanted to have a lens with moderate contrast for use in black and white and some OLD school feeling color. So, I started asking in this forum and found these two lenses. I just got the most beautiful pieces of art I have ever seen: The Canon Serenar 28/2.8 LTM and the Canon 28/2.8 LTM. They came from Japan and are in excellent condition. Most impressive is the size of these lenses and their weight, relative to their size. I plan to explore and shoot with these two lenses and post some of the shots here. It will show the lenses' behavior on the Leica M8 and M9 cameras. I personally, like them both. Here are some shots:

Canon 28/2.8 ltm:


Canon28mmf2.8LTM-ElToroBarraks by Palenquero Photography, on Flickr



Simplicity by Palenquero Photography, on Flickr



The Waiting Game by Palenquero Photography, on Flickr


Canon Serenar 28/3.5 LTM:



USPS Annex Bldg. by Palenquero Photography, on Flickr



A Street Musician by Palenquero Photography, on Flickr



Canon Serenar 28-3.5 ltm - Scientist by Palenquero Photography, on Flickr

 

[Timmyjoe]

Never owned or shot images with the Canon 28mm f3.5 but have been using the "Winogrand" Canon 28mm f2.8 for a little over a year now. It has a unique rendering, lower contrast, but it's tack sharp even wide open in the center of the image.

Canon 28mm f2.8 on Leica IIIc w/Tri-X, shot wide open.

Best,
-Tim