Canon 35mm f:2.8 Photos only

venchka said:
The office is on FM 529 next door to the Weatherford drilling rig. I miss mountains! Moving from New Orleans wasn't a big change in enviornment, but I'm about 8 hours closer to New Mexico!

More pictues please! I don't want to hog this exercise.


I know where your office is--I used to duck hunt out FM529 in a old gravel pit a little ways North of Katy back in the late 80's. There's probably some cheap subdivision there now.

BTW-- I just bought a 35 /2.8 off Ritz collectibles for $229 perfect w/ caps. Do you use a shade w/ yours?

Enjoy TX--God's country.
 
Bill58 said:
...BTW-- I just bought a 35 /2.8 off Ritz collectibles for $229 perfect w/ caps. Do you use a shade w/ yours?

Enjoy TX--God's country.

Welcome to the club! Yes, my lens came with Canon's Series VI hood which works on one of their 50s as well as the 35mm 2.8. I use Series VI filters-easier to find than 34mm and they fit in the 34mm Series VI adapter behind the hood.
 
Can I break the "thread rules" (Photos only) by asking if you use a hood w/ this lens? If so, which one? (oops, I guess I just did break the rules)
 
Bill58 said:
Can I break the "thread rules" (Photos only) by asking if you use a hood w/ this lens? If so, which one? (oops, I guess I just did break the rules)

venchka said:
Welcome to the club! Yes, my lens came with Canon's Series VI hood which works on one of their 50s as well as the 35mm 2.8. I use Series VI filters-easier to find than 34mm and they fit in the 34mm Series VI adapter behind the hood.

My comments pertain to the early, all chrome, 34mm filter size lens. If you bought the newer black version, I'm clueless as to it's filter size & hood requirements.
 
This thread caused me uncontrollable GAS. After finally selling my wonderful Canon 35mm/2.8 lens just recently, I today placed an order for another one. The one I sold was very clean optically, and I got some nice images with it. I bought one from KEH, and I need to wait and see what they send me. If it is anything like the lens I sold,I will be happy.


Raid
 
Hi Raid,

I wanted this lens myself and I hope I'm not raining on your parade with this post but felt I should alert you to something. You see, I recently purchased a Canon 35/2.8 from KEH but had to return it. Not only was it missing the front cap (although advertised as having the "caps," along with the case & finder) but more importantly it had a lens separation problem. The separation was evident when looking into the lens under good lighting and looking along the edge of the lens aligned with where the word "Japan" is located on the front. I sincerely hope that they didn't just turn around and sell you the same lens I returned (and I don't mean to disparage KEH by this post but I was very disappointed that they didn't catch this problem before selling it to me). And, as I said, I'm really sorry Raid if I'm causing you any unnecessary concern but felt it important enough to let you know about my experience so you can make sure to not end up with the same problematic lens. I do hope the lens you bought is a different one that is in great shape. Good luck to you.

Best,
Randy
 
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new mexico

new mexico

Wayne,
since you're eight hours closer to NM let me know when you come. I'll treat you to the best Mexican Food you have ever tasted and thats a promise.

Just sold my 35mm 2.8 to a fellow RFF member. He is a professional photographer and does beautiful work. Check out www.peterlindstrom.com
 
vrgard said:
Hi Raid,

I wanted this lens myself and I hope I'm not raining on your parade with this post but felt I should alert you to something. You see, I recently purchased a Canon 35/2.8 from KEH but had to return it. Not only was it missing the front cap (although advertised as having the "caps," along with the case & finder) but more importantly it had a lens separation problem. The separation was evident when looking into the lens under good lighting and looking along the edge of the lens aligned with where the word "Japan" is located on the front. I sincerely hope that they didn't just turn around and sell you the same lens I returned (and I don't mean to disparage KEH by this post but I was very disappointed that they didn't catch this problem before selling it to me). And, as I said, I'm really sorry Raid if I'm causing you any unnecessary concern but felt it important enough to let you know about my experience so you can make sure to not end up with the same problematic lens. I do hope the lens you bought is a different one that is in great shape. Good luck to you.

Best,
Randy


Randy: Thanks for the alert. I will contact KEH and ask them if this lens has any lens separation or not. Thanks again.

Raid
 
Black ring version examples attached. What I also love about this lens is how compact it is. Keeps my Canon L1 very flat and easy to tuck into my armpit.
 

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Randy: Now you know [through pm exchanges] what I will most likely get!


Adrdessed to everyone here: what is a reasonable asking price for a
Canon 35mm finder?

$20 $25 $30 $35 $40 ?

Raid
 
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Raid: yes, it sounds like I do. And, again, sorry to learn that that's the case.

And so others don't think your question is solely directed to me, or at least know that I can't answer your question - sorry, Raid, but I don't know what the going rate is for a Canon 35mm finder. Anyone else know?

-Randy
 
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