raid
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Sometimes it is best to move forward and leave sold lenses behind.
Canon 85mm f/1.5 LTM vs Nikkor 85mm f/2.0
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If Zack Snyder sees this, he'll be using the Canon 85/1.5 in the sequel to the zombie movie "Army of the Dead." (yes, there will be a sequel).
Jim B.
raid
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I sold my lens, and I am content with what I sold it for. Film makers will most likely insert the lens into an AF capable housing. Then the lens can easily be focused.
A less expensive alternative is to use the "black sheep of the 1.5 family", the Canon 50/1.5. It is cheap.
raid
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I had for many years the Canon 1.5 trio: 35mm, 50mm, 85mm. I used the 35/1.5 more than the other two lenses because I have many 50mm lenses and I use less often a 85mm lens on a RF camera.
Canon 85/1.5 at JP:
Canon 85/1.5 at JP:
rfaspen
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Ah yes raid, you're the reason I thought I wanted a 35/1.5.....that was until the zombies put an end to that plan.
raid
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There are many other 35mm lenses out there.
The Canon 35/2.8 is also vintage.
I have the Canon 35/1.5. 35/1.8. 35/2. 35/2.8.
The Canon 35/2.8 is also vintage.
I have the Canon 35/1.5. 35/1.8. 35/2. 35/2.8.
I end up using my LTM 35/1.7 Asph Ultron more than any other 35 I own. For the 85- use the Nikkor more than any other in that range. I also have the Minolta Chiyoko 85/2.8 which is very good. I use the Nikkor 8.5cm F2 much more than the Canon 85/1.5.
On the Canon 85/1.5: The front element protrudes, use a step-up ring to help clear the front element when using most filters. The Canon filters for these lenses have the glass at the end of the filter ring.
The Canon 85/1.8 is uncommon, compact, sharp. HOWEVER- I know several had problems with focus agreeing with the RF cam. One I looked at, refused to agree across range. The focal length did not agree with the RF Cam, could not get it to agree by just shimming the lens.
On the Canon 85/1.5: The front element protrudes, use a step-up ring to help clear the front element when using most filters. The Canon filters for these lenses have the glass at the end of the filter ring.
The Canon 85/1.8 is uncommon, compact, sharp. HOWEVER- I know several had problems with focus agreeing with the RF cam. One I looked at, refused to agree across range. The focal length did not agree with the RF Cam, could not get it to agree by just shimming the lens.
raid
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I also use a Summicron 35/2 V1 and its LLL replica. Then there is the Zeiss 35/2 ZM and Nikon 35/1.8 ltm. I have enough 35mm lenses.
rfaspen
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I just counted my RF 35s, Apparently I have 7 of these things. Some are Canon. What I WANT is the 35/1.5 because the images have a quality that I like. Of my current crop of 35s (in RF) I most use the Biogon 35/2, the Summaron 35/2.8 (truly lovely!), and my underappreciated CV 35/1.4. The others come out to play every now and then. Well, the little J-12 hasn't been out for years now -- a little sad. There's no 35/1.8 or 35/1.5 of any kind (in RF) in the cupboard.
I hate the zombies! I have limited lens funds and just can't satisfy a craving for 35/1.5 along with all the others on my wish list. In fact, my wife says I can't satisfy the craving for a 35/1.5 if nothing else was involved 😎. My wishlist of lenses (don't we all have one of those) is off topic but it doesn't (practically) include the Canon 35/1.5. I'm always on the lookout for unexpected opportunities though... it's happened before.
Now, that Canon 85/1.5 is (right or wrong) simply not on my list of desired lenses. I have lenses in that FL that make me happy, and if I were to grab another I think it would be a 75mm.
Having said that, I wouldn't mind the Nikkor 85/2. I think Brian may be partly to blame for that.
I hate the zombies! I have limited lens funds and just can't satisfy a craving for 35/1.5 along with all the others on my wish list. In fact, my wife says I can't satisfy the craving for a 35/1.5 if nothing else was involved 😎. My wishlist of lenses (don't we all have one of those) is off topic but it doesn't (practically) include the Canon 35/1.5. I'm always on the lookout for unexpected opportunities though... it's happened before.
Now, that Canon 85/1.5 is (right or wrong) simply not on my list of desired lenses. I have lenses in that FL that make me happy, and if I were to grab another I think it would be a 75mm.
Having said that, I wouldn't mind the Nikkor 85/2. I think Brian may be partly to blame for that.
