First shot with Serenar 50/1.8

[Peter Klein]

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

 

[taffer]

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 !

 

[Sonnar Brian]

Very nice shot! I also find this lens to be very sharp.

 

[xayraa33]

a wonderfull photograph, and that is a fine lens.

 

[harry01562]

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

 

[raid]

I have the same model Canon 50/1.8. It is a very nice lens with excellent overall quality. The photo posted by you is excellent.

 

[VinceC]

A charming moment, photographed wonderfully.