Jamie Pillers
Skeptic
Do you think there's any possiblity at all that Cosina would offer up a thread mount version of the 35/1.4 Nokton SC lens? I'd love to put something like that on my IIIf.
And a related question... Are there any lenses are out there that provide the same kind of speed, color saturation, and size for less than $500?
And a related question... Are there any lenses are out there that provide the same kind of speed, color saturation, and size for less than $500?
photogdave
Shops local
I think the CV Ultron 35 f/1.7 is the closest you'll find. I used to have one and I really liked it but replaced it with the Nokton, which is a bit smaller and focuses the closer.
The Ultron has less distortion, and some will say, nicer bokeh.
The Ultron has less distortion, and some will say, nicer bokeh.
chris00nj
Young Luddite
I think the Ultron will be the best comparable lens.
You could also possibly consider the Canon 35/1.8 or the Canon 35/2. There was also a Canon 35/1.5 but it's got a poor reputation wide open. I have the 35/2 and it's a great lens.
You could also possibly consider the Canon 35/1.8 or the Canon 35/2. There was also a Canon 35/1.5 but it's got a poor reputation wide open. I have the 35/2 and it's a great lens.
Jamie Pillers
Skeptic
Thanks for the replies. I currently have the CV 35/2.5 and I like the images it produces. But I have to say that the little focusing knob drives me a bit nuts. I just don't like using it. I much prefer lenses with the focusing rim around the entire lens body, or the little 'bump' of the Zeiss Biogon. Are the Canons the former type?
Spyderman
Well-known
Canons have proper focussing ring plus an infinity lock which can be used as a focus tab.
There is also a somewhat rare CV 35/2.5 Pancake I. It's LTM and has a proper focus ring with the optics identical to the CV 35/2.5 'C'.
There is also a somewhat rare CV 35/2.5 Pancake I. It's LTM and has a proper focus ring with the optics identical to the CV 35/2.5 'C'.
ferider
Veteran
The only thing comparable in LTM are the Ultron, the Canon 35/1.5, 35/1.8 and the Nikkor 35/1.8. The Ultron is a great lens, in particular if you don't like focus tabs.
I assume they won't make 40 and 35/1.[24] Noktons in LTM due to physical restrictions (rear element size ?).
Cheers,
Roland.
I assume they won't make 40 and 35/1.[24] Noktons in LTM due to physical restrictions (rear element size ?).
Cheers,
Roland.
chris00nj
Young Luddite
The Canon 35/2 doesn't have an infinite lock, but the 35/1.8 does as it is a couple years older.
The Canon 35/2
You'd find this page very helpful as it talks about various Voigtlander and Canon screw mount 35mm lenses.
The Canon 35/2 runs for about $250-300 (here $229 with some minor problems), though the quantity for sale is somewhat limited.
The Canon 35/2
You'd find this page very helpful as it talks about various Voigtlander and Canon screw mount 35mm lenses.
The Canon 35/2 runs for about $250-300 (here $229 with some minor problems), though the quantity for sale is somewhat limited.
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bennyng
Benny Ng
This one comes up once in a while. It's got a really short throw so it's very fast focusing. And compact too!
Cheers,
Bingley
Veteran
Jamie -- I find the Ultron's focusing ring to be really smooth. It's a very nice handling lens, and about the same size as the Biogon. Great optics, too, as others in this thread have noted.