cv 35mm classic vs. ultron

[shaaktiman]

anyone have both? I have the classic, and while I like it I've been considering the ultron if there's a biggie dif. anyone?

 

[peter_n]

I have the Pancake I (which is optically identical to the Classic) and the Ultron. The most obvious difference is speed. The Ultron is low in contrast whereas the Classic is high. Both take 39mm filters. The Ultron is nowhere near as big as you read, I don't know where people get that idea. Both are excellent lenses but the Ultron only focuses to 0.9M whereas the Classic goes down to 0.7M. I find the Ultron not the easiest lens to focus as the scalloping on the focusing ring is a little shallow.

 

[BrianPhotog]

anyone have both? I have the classic, and while I like it I've been considering the ultron if there's a biggie dif. anyone?

I do.

The classic (not pancake) is:

faster to focus (focus lever)
smaller (more then half the size) & lighter
contrastier
slower

The ultron is:
bigger & heavier
lower contrast overall (but it evens up at middle apertures)
faster

🙂