Peter Klein
Well-known
Here's a wide-open (or nearly) shot with my just CLA-ed Serenar 50/1.8
http://users.2alpha.com/~pklein/currentpics/E020MaraCarl.htm
I like this lens! Critical sharpness evaluation will have to wait for some slide film. But what I can see so far on ISO 400 B&W negs is that stopped down, it is virtually indistinguishable from a modern 50 Summicron (note again, on ISO 400 film), but slightly less contrasty. Wide open, it is not quite as sharp as a Summicron, but perfectly usable. And the bokeh is very nice, not as wiry as the current Summicron.
The one thing I don't like so far is the 1-meter close focus limit.
M6TTL, I believe 1/50 at f/1.8 or f/2. Neopan 400, D76 1:1, low res scan by a local pro lab, with a slight curve tweak and sharpening.
--Peter
http://users.2alpha.com/~pklein/currentpics/E020MaraCarl.htm
I like this lens! Critical sharpness evaluation will have to wait for some slide film. But what I can see so far on ISO 400 B&W negs is that stopped down, it is virtually indistinguishable from a modern 50 Summicron (note again, on ISO 400 film), but slightly less contrasty. Wide open, it is not quite as sharp as a Summicron, but perfectly usable. And the bokeh is very nice, not as wiry as the current Summicron.
The one thing I don't like so far is the 1-meter close focus limit.
M6TTL, I believe 1/50 at f/1.8 or f/2. Neopan 400, D76 1:1, low res scan by a local pro lab, with a slight curve tweak and sharpening.
--Peter
taffer
void
That is one winner shot ! Both expressions are priceless, be sure to keep it, that's one shot that will raise smiles for many years to come.
And what to say about this excellent lens, other than keep shooting with it, it's a gem !
And what to say about this excellent lens, other than keep shooting with it, it's a gem !
Very nice shot! I also find this lens to be very sharp.
xayraa33
rangefinder user and fancier
a wonderfull photograph, and that is a fine lens.
harry01562
Registered semi-lurker
Nice shot. This is probably the reason Canon didn't change the lens formula fron the Serenar to the last, black version of the 50/1.8. It was already as good as they could make it. Definitely a keeper..
Harry
Harry
