venchka
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There is one listed on ebay. What's the verdict on these? Good? Bad? Ugly? Don't ask, just get it? 😀
Thanks!
Thanks!
Canon 35mm 1:1.5
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joe
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ferider
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Good & expensive. Trittium posted a thread on it a few days ago ...
Sad that all fast vintage wide angles are so expensive - makes the modern competition (40/1.4, etc) so much more attractive ...
Find me a Nikkor 35/1.8 LTM below US 500 and I get it anytime ...
Roland.
Sad that all fast vintage wide angles are so expensive - makes the modern competition (40/1.4, etc) so much more attractive ...
Find me a Nikkor 35/1.8 LTM below US 500 and I get it anytime ...
Roland.
BillBingham2
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The new Nikkor 35/1.8 is said to be one of the best WA lenses ever.
I do wish Nikon would wise up and issue a 35/1.8, 50/1.4, 85/2 and 105/2.5 in M mount! I'd sell my german glass and buy them.
Not a large market, but I would bet they could give ZI and Leica a run for thier money.
B2 (;->
I do wish Nikon would wise up and issue a 35/1.8, 50/1.4, 85/2 and 105/2.5 in M mount! I'd sell my german glass and buy them.
Not a large market, but I would bet they could give ZI and Leica a run for thier money.
B2 (;->
ferider
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I'm good wrt 50/1.4, 85/2 and 105/2.5 in LTM, Bill, just missing the 35/1.8 🙁
Roland.
Roland.
venchka
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Ain't it the truth!
Ain't it the truth!
However, I would say to Nikon AND Canon: Issue the lenses in LTM and cover ALL the bases! 😀
Doesn't anyone at these big companies pay attention to the activity on the interent?
Ain't it the truth!
BillBingham2 said:
However, I would say to Nikon AND Canon: Issue the lenses in LTM and cover ALL the bases! 😀
Doesn't anyone at these big companies pay attention to the activity on the interent?
ferider
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Here is Matt's thread on the 35/1.5, Wayne:
http://www.rangefinderforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=36593
Roland.
http://www.rangefinderforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=36593
Roland.
dexdog
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I was briefly tempted by the BIN on this lens, but told myself that I wouldn't use it much given that I already have a 35/2 and 35/1.8.
Trittium had some nice shots on his recent post, and showed the lens to be a good performer. Another somewhat maligned old lens gets a chance to show off.
Trittium had some nice shots on his recent post, and showed the lens to be a good performer. Another somewhat maligned old lens gets a chance to show off.
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BillBingham2
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My 85/2 is chrome and black are, well, expensive. Only 50 I have in M or LTM is a russian, about to go on sale with the Fed2. How was the old MicroNikkor in LTM? I know they are like hens teeth.
They have the tools for the 35/1.8 in S mount already there. Sell it alone and bring out an M mount. Jack the price up $75 USD for extra profit, I'd still replace one of my 35s with one.
Need to keep watching for a black 85.....
B2
They have the tools for the 35/1.8 in S mount already there. Sell it alone and bring out an M mount. Jack the price up $75 USD for extra profit, I'd still replace one of my 35s with one.
Need to keep watching for a black 85.....
B2
ferider
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BillBingham2 said:
You mean like this one 🙂 ?
Sorry for the brag, I've shown that before, it's my all time favorite lens. Kevin has 2 black ones on sale on *bay.
Roland.
trittium
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I love mine, thanks for posting the link Roland
BillBingham2
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There is a LTM 1.5 out on EvilBay right now and it's in black! Too much for my pocket book right now, but cool to look at.
B2 (;->
B2 (;->
BillBingham2
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Very nice reflection in the glass there, YES, like that one. She is beautiful. Is that a TTL she is mounted on?
B2 (;->
B2 (;->
ferider
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It's a classic Bill. The reflection is some stained glass window my wife did.
Best,
Roland.
PS: I saw that 1.5 .... wonder how it performs.
PPS: did you ever see this ? http://ferider.smugmug.com/gallery/2162857
Best,
Roland.
PS: I saw that 1.5 .... wonder how it performs.
PPS: did you ever see this ? http://ferider.smugmug.com/gallery/2162857
BillBingham2
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Wayne,
Getting back to your question (sorry we seem to have hijacked the thread), for Canon stuff I usually look at www.Dantestella.com. I looked and did not see anything there. I did a quick EvilBay search and the only one I came up with is the on in a store. It lists "light separation" and says you can see all the issues in the pictures.
Having plunked a lot of money down on old not quite working well stuff over the past four years, I'd go with a new CV 40/1.4. I replaced my 35/1.7 with it and have never looked back.
The pictures look good but I have two old lenses in with DAG that he has spent a LOT of time trying to get working and stay working. If I were a Canon-aholic, my answer might be different.
Hope this helps.
B2 (;->
Getting back to your question (sorry we seem to have hijacked the thread), for Canon stuff I usually look at www.Dantestella.com. I looked and did not see anything there. I did a quick EvilBay search and the only one I came up with is the on in a store. It lists "light separation" and says you can see all the issues in the pictures.
Having plunked a lot of money down on old not quite working well stuff over the past four years, I'd go with a new CV 40/1.4. I replaced my 35/1.7 with it and have never looked back.
The pictures look good but I have two old lenses in with DAG that he has spent a LOT of time trying to get working and stay working. If I were a Canon-aholic, my answer might be different.
Hope this helps.
B2 (;->
vrgard
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ferider said:
Regarding the PPS, gee, Roland, now THAT's a mighty nice looking lens! 😀 😀 😀
-Randy
vrgard
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BillBingham2 said:
I can't disagree with B2 regarding being careful about older lenses. Just thought I should add that this particular seller, Kevin Cameras, is extremely forthcoming about any possible flaws in the gear he sells (one of the reasons he charges a bit more than others). I have purchased from him as has Roland. My impression is that Kevin sees flaws in lenses that I can't even find. So, while I completely agree with B2 about using caution when buying old lenses, know that if you buy from Kevin you are more likely than not to get a lens that doesn't have problems and won't need work. Of course, in this particular case, Kevin has indicated that this lens has "light separation." You may want to contact him and ask some questions about that. Just my experience/$.02 worth.
The other factor to consider is the contrast difference between the Canon 50/1.5 and the CV 40/1.4 (with the latter having greater contrast). That comes down to a personal opinion/choice as to which you'd prefer.
-Randy
venchka
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Anti-GAS
Anti-GAS
Thanks, everyone!
Roland,
You are just plain wrong! 😉 Why do you torture us all with those wonderful pictures of your more wonderful stuff? I'm ready to box all of my gear up and send it to you for portraits!
As for the Canon 35mm 1.5 lens, it's just an idle exercise and it keeps me from having GAS attacks. I find that if I start discussions like this by the time I've read all the advice, the GAS doesn't form. Part of my evil plot to avoid purchasing anything in 2007. 😀 😱 😎
I have about made up my mind that if/when GAS strikes again it will be for one of the Noktons, 35mm or 40mm. Or Roland's 105/2.5 if he ever makes up his mind. That lens might make me break my vows.
Cheers! I'm off tonight to start a 48 hour all 50mm project. I have 4 of the little beauties ready and waiting.
Anti-GAS
Thanks, everyone!
Roland,
You are just plain wrong! 😉 Why do you torture us all with those wonderful pictures of your more wonderful stuff? I'm ready to box all of my gear up and send it to you for portraits!
As for the Canon 35mm 1.5 lens, it's just an idle exercise and it keeps me from having GAS attacks. I find that if I start discussions like this by the time I've read all the advice, the GAS doesn't form. Part of my evil plot to avoid purchasing anything in 2007. 😀 😱 😎
I have about made up my mind that if/when GAS strikes again it will be for one of the Noktons, 35mm or 40mm. Or Roland's 105/2.5 if he ever makes up his mind. That lens might make me break my vows.
Cheers! I'm off tonight to start a 48 hour all 50mm project. I have 4 of the little beauties ready and waiting.
venchka
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PS: The is the lens I saw, not the one Kevin has listed. However, if the price of the first lens got close to Kevin's price, I would trust Kevin first.
Canon 35mm 1:1.5 lens
Canon 35mm 1:1.5 lens
ferider
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Sorry Wayne ... I still cann't get myself to let the 105 go yet, even though the 90/2 came back from DAG clean. I seem to collect those short teles like Frank collects 50s ...
WRT Kevin his stuff is expensive but no surprises. And he rates glass (cleaning marks, etc) more conservatively than anybody.
Still I wouldn't touch a lens with light separation - cleaning marks and scratches are one thing, separation another ...
Randy:
- I am still waiting to see some 85/2 photos 🙂
- the 40/1.4 S.C. is more mellow/old-style in contrast, still have no good photos back but I am getting to like this lens - except the hood that is worthless, IMO (I like lens caps and cannt get my fingers to put the cap in when the hood is on).
Cheers,
Roland.
WRT Kevin his stuff is expensive but no surprises. And he rates glass (cleaning marks, etc) more conservatively than anybody.
Still I wouldn't touch a lens with light separation - cleaning marks and scratches are one thing, separation another ...
Randy:
- I am still waiting to see some 85/2 photos 🙂
- the 40/1.4 S.C. is more mellow/old-style in contrast, still have no good photos back but I am getting to like this lens - except the hood that is worthless, IMO (I like lens caps and cannt get my fingers to put the cap in when the hood is on).
Cheers,
Roland.