Krosya
Konicaze
I have used and still own quite a few CV lenses. My personal observations seem to match whats happening with the prices on ilde CV gear/lenses. While Cosina keeps bringing more and more exciting itmes, the "original" - mostly LTM ones seem to be more and more popular. All the ASPH. lenses, Like 35/1.7 Ultron, 50/1.5 Nokton, 28/1.9 Ultron seem to grow in prices lately - and no surprise - they are fantastic lenses and some are no longer made (yet some are still availible new), old skopars - like the first brass made 35mm and 28mm pancakes - also - great lenses keep growing in prices on used market.
Even the great old Bessa R/R2 is still very popular and in-demand camera, which I kind of prefer for it's simplicity yet functionality compared to newer Bessas. Althouh new Bessas do have some nice things to offer - I like my R3M Limited Ed. too.
I wonder why Cosina stopped making those, as they seem to be very popular and in many cased bette than their "replacements" that were M-mount and non-asph yet more expensive.
If I was starting out now in the RF world - I would definatelly go for those "old classics", than the newer generation of CV lenses.
Having said all this - I wonder - what shall we expect from the Cosina in the future? I hope they have something in the works that will make me love their new products as much as I do the "old originals" of theirs...
Even the great old Bessa R/R2 is still very popular and in-demand camera, which I kind of prefer for it's simplicity yet functionality compared to newer Bessas. Althouh new Bessas do have some nice things to offer - I like my R3M Limited Ed. too.
I wonder why Cosina stopped making those, as they seem to be very popular and in many cased bette than their "replacements" that were M-mount and non-asph yet more expensive.
If I was starting out now in the RF world - I would definatelly go for those "old classics", than the newer generation of CV lenses.
Having said all this - I wonder - what shall we expect from the Cosina in the future? I hope they have something in the works that will make me love their new products as much as I do the "old originals" of theirs...
jarski
Veteran
perhaps they considered market as "satured" by the time of discontinuation and wanted to try something else that sells better
pretty sure they can bring those back as "anniversary" or "limited" editions if market is there.
been wanting 35 Ultron for about year already, although dont really need one, but itch just dont go away.. :bang:
Pickett Wilson
Veteran
Unless they go digital, I can't imagine what they could do with 35mm RF's and lenses that they haven't already done.
Well I'm glad they are doing this! An under-$1000 super-speed lens, pretty amazing.
kshapero
South Florida Man
I have been a great fan of these LTM lenses for years. I have a CV 35/1.7 mated to my M6 ready to shoot as we speak.
Pickett Wilson
Veteran
The 35/1.7 has been a favorite lens. It has loosened up and gotten a little wobbly a couple of times, but CV lenses are pretty easy to tighten back up.