nhchen
Nathan
What about a canon 35mm 1.8? It must be within your price range too.
Nathan
Nathan
s_zemliakov
Member
The Summaron 3.5 is stuck on my M2 since like two years. It obviously doesn't have that clinical look of the Summicron but it has a very interesting rendering, apart of the very solid build.
Also, closed down to f22 virtually there is no need to focus if you shoot street.
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I won't be concerned about the fog as once you find a clear copy, or CLA one it won't be affected again for years.
Taking about Summarons a week ago I bought a 2.8 ltm version (waiting for it to arrive ) It will be difficult to decide which one to keep
Also, closed down to f22 virtually there is no need to focus if you shoot street.
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I won't be concerned about the fog as once you find a clear copy, or CLA one it won't be affected again for years.
Taking about Summarons a week ago I bought a 2.8 ltm version (waiting for it to arrive ) It will be difficult to decide which one to keep
faurefan
Member
Another vote for the LTM Summaron 35mm f/3.5.
It's an ergonomic challenge (changing aperture without altering your focus), but the character, tonality and yes sharpness are nonpareil for an early modern lens.
I also own the Canon LTM 35mm f/2.0 and would unhesitatingly recommend the Summaron over it. The pictures are just better.
It's an ergonomic challenge (changing aperture without altering your focus), but the character, tonality and yes sharpness are nonpareil for an early modern lens.
I also own the Canon LTM 35mm f/2.0 and would unhesitatingly recommend the Summaron over it. The pictures are just better.
summar
Well-known
I've used an LTM Summaron 35/3.5 for many years and haven't had any trouble with haze. Might this have to do with humidity? I live in a very dry climate.
johannielscom
Snorting silver salts
The Komura designed and manufactured lenses I can whole heartedly recommend.
Google 'Komura rangefinder overview' and find my article on the lenses that were sold under Komura and other labels, to get an edge in finding those lenses with shops and on eBay.
Good luck!
Google 'Komura rangefinder overview' and find my article on the lenses that were sold under Komura and other labels, to get an edge in finding those lenses with shops and on eBay.
Good luck!
presspass
filmshooter
If you're going to shoot B&W, don't ignore the ancient 35 f3.5 Elmar. I have one bought with a IIIa and the lens produces wonderful results. It is tiny, however, so mounting it on a Canon 7 would be a bit like using the lens cap. On a IIIa, however, it's a great fit. Mine is, as most are, pre-war and uncoated. Wouldn't give it up for a LTM Summicron.
Fixcinater
Never enough smoky peat
I have the Canon 35/2.8 (34mm filter thread version), 35/1.8 which has some scratches on front element (bought for bargain price due to needing other work as well) and they are both rather low on contrast. I've mostly shot with those on fast B&W film so I can't say anything about resolution other than it seems to be sufficient for fast b&w films.
I happen to have a Opton Biogon 35/2.8 for Contax RF as well and that has more contrast. Haven't shot with it enough to evaluate it fully, though it does give the impression of more sharpness but again, haven't shot it on more resolving film to actually pass judgement.
My buddy has the Skopar and uses it on Canon 7. Nice combo!
I happen to have a Opton Biogon 35/2.8 for Contax RF as well and that has more contrast. Haven't shot with it enough to evaluate it fully, though it does give the impression of more sharpness but again, haven't shot it on more resolving film to actually pass judgement.
My buddy has the Skopar and uses it on Canon 7. Nice combo!
David Hughes
David Hughes
Hi,
Oil can vaporise at lowish temperatures and glass has a high thermal capacity and so would be cooler and so you get oil vapour condensing on the glass.
One old fashioned way of distinguishing glass lenses from plastic was to flatten them against your (clean) cheeks and feel that the glass was cool and the plastic wasn't.
Regards, David
grouchos_tash
Well-known
I have the Canon 35mm f2.8. It is low contrast like others have pointed out and pretty soft at the corners until f5.6.
I had the 35mm skopar and wish I had kept it. Mine had a focus tab (the version that looks like the 25mm f4). That was high contrast but sharp from wide open.
I had the 35mm skopar and wish I had kept it. Mine had a focus tab (the version that looks like the 25mm f4). That was high contrast but sharp from wide open.
retinax
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Thank you all for all the input! johannielscom, O2Pilot, I had already found both your websites about the Komura lenses, very informative!
Pretty much all lenses under consideration have received some praise. Some more lenses have been recommended. I've gotten a great offer which I however declined because import tax would spoil it. So I've been waiting for just anything thing to pop up.
I've found a Canon 35 1.8 in Europe, but I'm on the fence. I really like how it "draws", as far as I can say from pictures online. It has a nice size (on a Canon 7), nice speed (which I don't think I'd really need that often..) But it has a lot of barrel distortion... which I really dislike. Just as bad as the Jupiter-12 (which has pincushion though, IIRC). What do I do?!?
Pretty much all lenses under consideration have received some praise. Some more lenses have been recommended. I've gotten a great offer which I however declined because import tax would spoil it. So I've been waiting for just anything thing to pop up.
I've found a Canon 35 1.8 in Europe, but I'm on the fence. I really like how it "draws", as far as I can say from pictures online. It has a nice size (on a Canon 7), nice speed (which I don't think I'd really need that often..) But it has a lot of barrel distortion... which I really dislike. Just as bad as the Jupiter-12 (which has pincushion though, IIRC). What do I do?!?
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AlwaysOnAuto
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Wait for a Canon 35 2.8 to show up.
You won't be disappointed.
You won't be disappointed.