just got a 7

Erik L

Erik L

Well-known
Local time
11:00 AM
Joined
Apr 3, 2008
Messages
478
Location
pekin, city of pollution
View My Gallery
my first manual camera 😀
i sent it in for a CLA but its in nice shape good meter etc.
i like high contrast sharp lenses
i got a 50 nokton for it, i wanted a 1.4 canon but couldnt find one
a 135 3.5 canon only becasue it was so cheap (nice though)
im looking for a 35mm and cant make my mind up
i like the look the canon 35 f2 gives but cant find an affordable one.
i mean look http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=190210275286&ssPageName=STRK:MEDW:IT&ih=009
:bang: i dont see why its so expensive, not worth over $380 to me in that shape, what did they possibly cost new in todays dollars?
i love the look 35 F2 Hexanon UC has but it's expensive.
i guess im going to have to get the Color Skopar Classic, would rather have the pancake version. i like the pics it takes a lot more than the ultron.

how does the canon 35 f2 compare with the Hexanon UC? where can i get a reasonably priced one? say $300 or less? where can i get the correct polarizing filter for the canon?

also im looking for suggestions on colour negitive films to use, i like high colour saturation, like the kodak "extra color 100" skin tones not a concern.
 
Last edited:
Congrats on the 7! Sounds like you got a good one. If you like sharp, high contrast lenses, you should be quite happy w/ the CV 35/2.5 skopar classic. It is also v. compact, looks tiny on the 7. The Ultron does balance v well w/ this camera body.

I can't answer your question about prices for Canon 35/2 lenses, except that they are reputed to be exceptionally sharp and modern in rendering images. Some members here who have used them, however, have not been happy w/ oof/bokeh on this lens. Another Canon 35 to look for -- not as contrasty as the skopar but v sharp -- is the 35/1.8.

For color film, I recommend Kodak 400UC for highly saturated colors w/ a lot of pop. Portra 400VC is also worth considering, although I have less experience w/ this film. I prefer Portra 400NC or Fuji Superia, which produce vivid colors w/ the right lens.
 
one more question
is there a method to focusing the 50 nokton for infared? i see no mark on the barrel like there is on the canon. i saw some neat examples of infared and wanted to try a few rolls to see if i could do as well.
 
allright i just got it back from a cla, and i guess along the way the rangefinder got misaligned (only the horizontal thank god) fixed that right away, i may as well take a pic of it. i got it the case too.

sorry i had to use my digitals lame flash my room is pretty dark.
4408972-017_display.jpg

http://www.divshare.com/download/4408971-ce8

is this normal? or is there seme problem?
4409036-6fd_display.jpg

IMG_1115.JPG
 
Last edited:
That's not normal appearance for the viewfinder front window. But, can you see that when you look through the viewfinder? If not, it's inconsequential. But if it wasn't like that when you sent it, that's not cool. It's either some sort of stain, or the cementing of the lenses and prisms of the finder is starting to go.

The new price of the Canon RF 35/2 would easily be over $1000 in today's money. Cameras used to be very expensive, they are something that has gotten cheaper over the years (in both cost and construction).

The Canon RF 35/1.8 is cheaper. Very different lens to use, the 35/2 has a very short focusing throw, where the 35/1.8 takes 180 degrees of rotation to cover the full focusing range.
 
John Shriver said:
That's not normal appearance for the viewfinder front window. But, can you see that when you look through the viewfinder? If not, it's inconsequential. But if it wasn't like that when you sent it, that's not cool. It's either some sort of stain, or the cementing of the lenses and prisms of the finder is starting to go.

The new price of the Canon RF 35/2 would easily be over $1000 in today's money. Cameras used to be very expensive, they are something that has gotten cheaper over the years (in both cost and construction).

The Canon RF 35/1.8 is cheaper. Very different lens to use, the 35/2 has a very short focusing throw, where the 35/1.8 takes 180 degrees of rotation to cover the full focusing range.
Click to expand...

yes it looked like that when i sent it to him. i specifically asked him to clean the viewfinder. :bang: can someone take a pic of their viewfinder at the same angle?
when i look through the viewfinder i usually see the lens on that side anyway so i guess its not the most important.
 
Last edited:
ok it arrived today (the one on the ebay link). came with a canon filter, but the canon filter is scratched. the mentioned scratch is just about invisible, definatly a good shooting lens. no scratches in the paint either, except for the filter threads. i have a walz skylight filter it seems to fit. where do i get the proper lenscap? it came with an abused minolta plastic lens cap that barely stays on.

4496288-16a_display.jpg



http://www.divshare.com/download/4496302-f96
 
Lenscaps are a challenge for the Canon lenses with 40mm threads. Sometimes KEH has a Canon one, else shop eBay. Expect it to cost $25 or more. 40mm accessories are the bad side of Canon LTM lenses.

Also, the FED cap for the Industar-61L/D fits fine.
 
I like the fit of a Leica cap over a filter on my 50/1.8 Canon. The felt is a bit wider and seems more durable. I've replaced the felt in the metal Canon caps with foam from Jon Goodmans seal kit with good result.
 
You must log in or register to reply here.

Similar threads

A
Fast mid-long zooms - why not?
Replies
18
Views
658
Ko.Fe.
Ko.Fe.
K
My search...
2
Replies
35
Views
1K
Darthfeeble
Darthfeeble
P
23C and preset heights for 35mm and 35mm slides
Replies
1
Views
293
Chriscrawfordphoto
Chriscrawfordphoto
A
Anyone ever had a Summitar with a mismatch of parts and gotten it to work?
Replies
9
Views
430
wlewisiii
W
T
I am looking for a new multi-function home printer
Replies
7
Views
360
Tim Murphy
T
Back
Top Bottom