Just picked up a Canon 50mm f1.5 Leica LTM

[Mackinaw]

looks good in black too. 🙂..

Who painted the lens black?

Jim B.

 

[lxmike]

These are easy to take apart if you want to clean it yourself

not sure l could trust myself😱

 

[lxmike]

Forget the P, it looks best on a nice IVSB2!

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very very nice indeed😎

 

[lxmike]

The lens is a personal favourite. You were lucky to get one. Enjoy!

I hope so🙂

Many thanks l will put a few rolls through determine if it needs a clean

 

[lxmike]

I bought one a few years ago at a local shop and got a deal as it was hazy. Five minutes work and it was clean as a whistle.

These peaked at about $700 a few years ago. They are the fast Sonnar bargain now!

Are they easy to unscrew what tools will l need

 

[lxmike]

any real difference between the Canon f1.4 and f1.5 being more rare...
they are Both sonnars, right ?

not sure to be honest Helen, but one thing l know is that they are uncommon

 

[lxmike]

looks good in black too. 🙂

woah man, seriously cool camera😎

 

[Mackinaw]

are they easy to unscrew what tools wil l need

You just need a lens spanner. Come in from the back. Easy peasy.

Jim B.

 

[raid]

The three Canon Sonnar lenses that I have are 35/1.5....... 50/1.5....... and 85/1.5.
The 35/1.5 and the 85/1.5 both have been referred to as "dogs", which is inaccurate. They are fine lenses.

 

[splitimageview]

Who painted the lens black?

Jim B.

Alan and James Starkie, cameraworks-uk.com

 

[raid]

This is a cool website! They do very interesting work there. Thanks.

 

[CharlesDAMorgan]

They do stunning work, but are absolutely rammed at present.

 

[goamules]

Here I compare the Canon 1.4, 1.5, and 1.8 LTMs at 3 apertures. Below is the Canon 1.5 at F2.8

https://www.flickr.com/photos/garrettsphotos/sets/72157628955481717/detail/

 

[Duncanjthorn]

Are there any canon L39 lenses that do not have the annoying infinity lock, for use on a Canon 7, or can you recommend another brand that does not have the infinity lock? Looking for a 35 or 50mm.


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[splitimageview]

The lock on the 1.5 is pretty easy to remove.

 

[jmilkins]

Had not realised the Canon 50 1.5 piece was dropping. Grab one or two before they get “discovered” by an “Influencer” again. I am fond of mine.

 

[jmilkins]

Excellent series - thanks Garrett

Here I compare the Canon 1.4, 1.5, and 1.8 LTMs at 3 apertures. Below is the Canon 1.5 at F2.8

https://www.flickr.com/photos/garrettsphotos/sets/72157628955481717/detail/

 

[lxmike]

thanks for all the replies chaps, the lens is now in the post

 

[Ko.Fe.]

Are there any canon L39 lenses that do not have the annoying infinity lock, for use on a Canon 7, or can you recommend another brand that does not have the infinity lock? Looking for a 35 or 50mm.


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This lock is disableable. No parts needed, just disassemble and re-assemble as disabled
No parts needs to be removed.

 

[Bingley]

I got my very clean copy a few years ago from a member here (thanks, again, Roland!), and shoot it on my IVSB2 and my M2. Took it to France this past summer and it performed like a champ. Really a wonderful lens, and not just for portraits.

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