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I just received a Canon 85mm F2 Serenar with both caps, finder and case for ~$100. It appears pristine.
I have yet to use it but I was wondering if any of you had a general opinion as to how it is best used and relative qualities.
Its to be used on a Bessa R3M Body for B&W.
Many Thanks!
I have yet to use it but I was wondering if any of you had a general opinion as to how it is best used and relative qualities.
Its to be used on a Bessa R3M Body for B&W.
Many Thanks!
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raid
Dad Photographer
There is a current thread on the Canon 85mm/2 Serenar:
http://www.rangefinderforum.com/forums/showthread.php?p=693836#post693836
Take a look at it. There are several images posted.
http://www.rangefinderforum.com/forums/showthread.php?p=693836#post693836
Take a look at it. There are several images posted.
charjohncarter
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I'll start, but I won't be much help. I have two Serenars a 100mm and a 35mm. The f3.5 35mm is just awful until f8. The f4 100mm is very good all the way though the f-stops. Both lenses are high quality build, and will take a beating. I know you won't do that, but they are tough. I had haze on the 35mm which I stupidly had cleaned, I should have just thrown it out. So check for haze, the 100 was very clear.
charjohncarter
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Raid beat me to it. He is much more qualified than I so you will have plenty of info.
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the 85/2 canon lens is great. very sharp and very heavy.
you could use it as a club to beat off muggers.
if you don't mind the weight it's a lens you could live with.
that being said, the cv 75 is also very sharp, much smaller and lighter.
you could use it as a club to beat off muggers.
if you don't mind the weight it's a lens you could live with.
that being said, the cv 75 is also very sharp, much smaller and lighter.
ferider
Veteran
I found it impossible to focus 85/2 on the R3a wide open and close up.
You will need a very well calibrated camera, and maybe want to add
a magnifier. Other than that, hold the combo by the lens ....
Best,
Roland.
You will need a very well calibrated camera, and maybe want to add
a magnifier. Other than that, hold the combo by the lens ....
Best,
Roland.
charjohncarter
Veteran
OT, Raid how old is you daughter now, in those 85mm photos she looks so young?
raid
Dad Photographer
charjohncarter said:
Dana is 4.5 years old now. She may have been 2.5-3 when the lens test was done on the tele lenses.
raid
Dad Photographer
ferider said:
Roland,
Could it be that something did not fit well in your R3a/85mm combo? I can focus easily with the Bessa T and my 85mm lens.
ferider
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raid said:
I believe the T has longer EBL, Raid. Similar to the LTM cameras
the 85/2 was built for.
Roland.
raid
Dad Photographer
Roland,
This could explain the more difficult task to focus wide open with the R3a.
Here are more images taken with the Canon 85mm/1.9:
http://photo.net/photodb/folder?folder_id=667324
This could explain the more difficult task to focus wide open with the R3a.
Here are more images taken with the Canon 85mm/1.9:
http://photo.net/photodb/folder?folder_id=667324