raid
Dad Photographer
Has anyone compared the Canon with the 35/1.7 Ultron?
Tom, what is our opinion here?
Tom, what is our opinion here?
PatrickCheung
Well-known
On the Leica M8, in Cambridge (Ontario), Toronto, and Albany (New York). I really like it... don't use it as much as I should, but I'll never sell it. Don't feel the need for a summicron, the "flaws" of this lens add to the character.
And on Arista Premium 400, D76 1+1.
And on Arista Premium 400, D76 1+1.
Bingley
Veteran
Well, as long as we're showing pictures, here's one w/ the Canon 35/2.0 in color:
By Rail by bingley0522, on Flickr
By Rail by bingley0522, on Flickr
Bingley
Veteran
Thomas78
Well-known
Here is a comparison between these two lenses:
http://www.taunusreiter.de/Cameras/Canon_Wideangles.html
I think it is the website from our colleague "Sonnar2".
raid
Dad Photographer
I see a comparison between Canon lenses only.
jammcat
Lick My Lens Cap
raid
Dad Photographer
Thanks. So the Ultron gives dull colors. This is good to know.
Tom A
RFF Sponsor
Raid, I like the Ultron 35f1.7 - apart from the ergonomics of it. In black/white it is most likely higher resolution and more even illumination. Haven't tested them 'side by side".
raid
Dad Photographer
Thanks for the feedback, Tom.
I just let a Canon 35/2 go to someone at RFF, and I have a Nikkor 35/1.8 ltm.
My other 35mm lens is a first version Summicron.
Then, there are the Canon 35/1.5 35/1.8 and 35/2.8.
Not a single 35mm lens is "modern".
I just let a Canon 35/2 go to someone at RFF, and I have a Nikkor 35/1.8 ltm.
My other 35mm lens is a first version Summicron.
Then, there are the Canon 35/1.5 35/1.8 and 35/2.8.
Not a single 35mm lens is "modern".
Bille
Well-known
Cool little lens with distinct look at open aperture
Trying to find an old stock B+W E40 filter now...
Trying to find an old stock B+W E40 filter now...
k__43
Registered Film User
or get a 40-->40.5 step up and find tons of avail. filters. It looks not so cool tho
39per1
Established
I've got it, but cant compare with the Summicron because I dont have one...
Flare prone, strange colours on film and digital and low contrast on X-E1 but perfect on b/w film, as you can see in this pic:
A180b Ancona Porto di Davide _non so cos'è l'AccaDiErre, su Flickr
It can compare with a Summicron, in my opinion...I put this pic on the "Summicron 50 v3" 3d because I think was taken with that lens...but I find the shootin notes some time ago and now I'm shure I used the Canon
Flare prone, strange colours on film and digital and low contrast on X-E1 but perfect on b/w film, as you can see in this pic:
A180b Ancona Porto di Davide _non so cos'è l'AccaDiErre, su Flickr
It can compare with a Summicron, in my opinion...I put this pic on the "Summicron 50 v3" 3d because I think was taken with that lens...but I find the shootin notes some time ago and now I'm shure I used the Canon
brbo
Well-known
Strange. I have one, too.
Not flare prone (I do use a step-up filter ring from the odd 40mm to 46mm which may serve as a tiny hood and that might make a difference?) and definitely no strange colours on film (lately I've been shooting mostly slide film so I think I would notice).
Some Canon 35/2 shots that I have tagged on flickr...
Edit: I've went to your flickr and saw that you like to shoot with sun directly in your frame. I don't do this, so I guess this might explain why I don't find it prone to flare
39per1
Established
Strange. I have one, too.
Not flare prone (I do use a step-up filter ring from the odd 40mm to 46mm which may serve as a tiny hood and that might make a difference?) and definitely no strange colours on film (lately I've been shooting mostly slide film so I think I would notice).
Some Canon 35/2 shots that I have tagged on flickr...
Edit: I've went to your flickr and saw that you like to shoot with sun directly in your frame. I don't do this, so I guess this might explain why I don't find it prone to flare
For "flare" I mean that, no particular flare in ideal situations...My sample come with the original Canon UV filter, the odd 40mm. The filter chrome frame is strange too, flat and no thread outside...you cant stick anything else on it. Anti-reflective coating on filter (if exists) seems ineffective, as on other 70ties filters I own, so this probably increase flare and low contrast in harsh light.
For "strange colours" I mean not so natural as on Leica lenses, with unespected cold or warm mood, depends on light avaiable.
outbr3akxal
Established
My first lens when i first bought my m2.
Lovely little lens and i love the result it gives me.
Cant compare with the summicron as i havent used them yet.
In BW film
And colour...
Lovely little lens and i love the result it gives me.
Cant compare with the summicron as i havent used them yet.
In BW film
And colour...
goamules
Well-known
Just got back my mint 35/2 from DAG, it needed the interior surfaces cleaned. Much better now! Stopped at about F8 and F5.6.
Joe Vitessa
Well-known
Does anybody know the serial number cut-off between Version 1 and Version 2 of the Canon 35mm f2?
Platinum RF
Well-known
I have all versions of Summicron and Canon. Canon's build quality is inferior to leica. Not sure about optical performance
goamules
Well-known
I like the Canon quality (and all Japanese of that era). Since we're comparing intangibles, let's not forget the very tangible prices.
Canon 35/2 - $400
Leica 35/2 - $1500
Canon 35/2 - $400
Leica 35/2 - $1500