raid
Dad Photographer
I am having too many 50mm lenses in LTL and M mounts, and I wonder if this is a general phenomenum among users of rangefinder cameras. I seem to be owning the following 50mm lenses:
M Mount:
1. Summicron 50/2 rigid first version
2. Summicron 50/2 collapsible in M m
LTM Mount:
1. Canon 50/1.2
2. Canon 50/1.8
3. Canon 50/2.8
4. Nikon 50/2
5. Zeiss 50/2
6+ Russian
I never use the Russian lenses or the Canon 50/2.8. These lenses came with cameras and I did not go out to buy them. I read posting by photographers who state that they would never use such a boring lens, but I like the 50 lens perspective.
The Summicrons are excellent lenses overall and they keep their value for potential resale if desired one day (I doubt it!). Both are high resolution leneses, with the colalpsible one having lower contrast, based on my perception. Maybe I am wrong here.
Canon has nice lenses that seem to be ignored by some Leica users. Is it the lack of prestige or lack of perfomance? I find my Canon lenses sharp and contrasty enough. The 50/1.8 is a great overall performer and the 50/1.2 is not bad at all even wide open for certain type of photos.
The Nikon 50/2 is also a fine peformer. It is very well built and is a sharp lens. As usual, Nikon lenses cost more for same focal length than Canon counterparts.
My last one, the Zeiss, is my current "favorite" for exploration. It is a pre-war version and has just been adjusted by DAG. That's my experience with 50 lenses.
M Mount:
1. Summicron 50/2 rigid first version
2. Summicron 50/2 collapsible in M m
LTM Mount:
1. Canon 50/1.2
2. Canon 50/1.8
3. Canon 50/2.8
4. Nikon 50/2
5. Zeiss 50/2
6+ Russian
I never use the Russian lenses or the Canon 50/2.8. These lenses came with cameras and I did not go out to buy them. I read posting by photographers who state that they would never use such a boring lens, but I like the 50 lens perspective.
The Summicrons are excellent lenses overall and they keep their value for potential resale if desired one day (I doubt it!). Both are high resolution leneses, with the colalpsible one having lower contrast, based on my perception. Maybe I am wrong here.
Canon has nice lenses that seem to be ignored by some Leica users. Is it the lack of prestige or lack of perfomance? I find my Canon lenses sharp and contrasty enough. The 50/1.8 is a great overall performer and the 50/1.2 is not bad at all even wide open for certain type of photos.
The Nikon 50/2 is also a fine peformer. It is very well built and is a sharp lens. As usual, Nikon lenses cost more for same focal length than Canon counterparts.
My last one, the Zeiss, is my current "favorite" for exploration. It is a pre-war version and has just been adjusted by DAG. That's my experience with 50 lenses.
FrankS
Registered User
Rover, we have a new buddy!
FrankS
Registered User
Raid, is that Zeiss 50mm lens LTM or Contax rangefinder mount?
I've got:
Summicron version 2 (black)
Summicron collapsible
Summitar collapsible
Summarit
+4 different Russians in LTM
in Contax mount:
CZJ prewar f1.5
CZJ prewar f2
1959 Jupiter 8
1980 Heliios 103
I've got:
Summicron version 2 (black)
Summicron collapsible
Summitar collapsible
Summarit
+4 different Russians in LTM
in Contax mount:
CZJ prewar f1.5
CZJ prewar f2
1959 Jupiter 8
1980 Heliios 103
W
wlewisiii
Guest
You can never have too many 50's 
BTW, how much for the 50/2.8?
William
BTW, how much for the 50/2.8? William
The clan is strong!!!
Have a look here Raid.
http://www.rangefinderforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=12739&highlight=50mm+lenses
Have a look here Raid.
http://www.rangefinderforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=12739&highlight=50mm+lenses
back alley
IMAGES
didn't we just do an inventory of our 50's?
joe
joe
Benjamin Marks
Veteran
Leica M:
50 Summicron
50 DR Summicron
50 Elmarit (coll.)
50 Summarit
50 Noctilux
50/1.4 Asph
50/1.4
50 Summarit
50 Zeiss Ikon
50 Hexanon-M
50/1.5 Canon
50 Nockton
50/2 J-8
Non-Leica M:
Nikon 50/1.4 AF
Nikon 50/1.4 AI
Nikon 50/1.8-E
Pentax 50/1.4 M42
Pentax 55/2 M42
Canon 50/1.4 AF
Leica 50/2 R
50/4 Hassie
Proof that this is a sickness is that I am daily tempted by others.
50 Summicron
50 DR Summicron
50 Elmarit (coll.)
50 Summarit
50 Noctilux
50/1.4 Asph
50/1.4
50 Summarit
50 Zeiss Ikon
50 Hexanon-M
50/1.5 Canon
50 Nockton
50/2 J-8
Non-Leica M:
Nikon 50/1.4 AF
Nikon 50/1.4 AI
Nikon 50/1.8-E
Pentax 50/1.4 M42
Pentax 55/2 M42
Canon 50/1.4 AF
Leica 50/2 R
50/4 Hassie
Proof that this is a sickness is that I am daily tempted by others.
FrankS
Registered User
Let's stick to RF 50's. This is RFF.
captainslack
Five Goats Hunter
There's such a thing as too many 50's?
doubs43
Well-known
captainslack said:There's such a thing as too many 50's?
Of course not! I have a Summarit, Summitar, Summar, Elmar, Nikkor and various Russian lenses in LTM.
I have no idea how many M-42 50's I have but it's at least a bushel basket full. I have several more in Exakta mount.
Will I stop where I am? NO!
Walker
raid
Dad Photographer
FrankS said:
For a long time Raid I resisted calling myself a collector, but now with so many 50mm lenses I have to admit to it. At least having a nice lens collection is something that you can use too.
Benjamin Marks
Veteran
FrankS said:Let's stick to RF 50's. This is RFF.
Oops. Forgot two Retinas with 50's on 'em. They are RFs after all.
kiev4a
Well-known
I have 48 detachable 50 mm for my slrs and RFs and a few additional fixed 50s.
FPjohn
Well-known
Canon F2.8
Canon F2.8
Hello:
There are strong partisans of Canon RF lens on these fora. Is your Canon F2.8 50mm the type 1 or the 11/111? My type 1 is excellent with lots of pop.
yours
Frank
Canon F2.8
Hello:
There are strong partisans of Canon RF lens on these fora. Is your Canon F2.8 50mm the type 1 or the 11/111? My type 1 is excellent with lots of pop.
yours
Frank
Brian, 10 Nikkor 1.4s
raid
Dad Photographer
Brian Sweeney said:
Brian: Why do you own nine lenses that are identical (for the S-Mount)?
Is this lens an investment or is it simply an addiction to get more of the same lens? I am impressed!
raid
Dad Photographer
Frank: This discusison on prewar Sonnars may interest you, if you have not seen it before on PN.
http://photo.net/bboard/q-and-a-fetch-msg?msg_id=00AwhI
After the posting "died" I got input from knoweldgeable people in this field that my lens is one of the few ... one of the proud ...
http://photo.net/bboard/q-and-a-fetch-msg?msg_id=00AwhI
After the posting "died" I got input from knoweldgeable people in this field that my lens is one of the few ... one of the proud ...
raid
Dad Photographer
wlewisiii said:You can never have too many 50's
William
William: I have no clue; pm to me if you have an offer
Alec
Amateur
Apart from the CZJ Sonnar, only one 1.4/50 and one 2.8/50 macro in Minolta AF mount.
None in LTM/M mounts.
Nothing unreasonable.
None in LTM/M mounts.
Nothing unreasonable.