New Canon owner needs advice

[Papa Smurf]

Hi all, Last night I purchased a Canon L2 off of e-Bay that will need CLA'd. As this is to be a user and not a collector (non-standard "features"), I want a good job, but at a reasonable cost to me, the ol' champagne taste on a beer budget syndrome. 🙁 In other words, I want it done correctly the first time and have it last for years and years. Would anyone like to offer a suggestion or two or three as to whom I might contact regarding the CLA?

The next issue is the lens. Other threads suggest that the Jupiter J-3 is a good value with the original Canon 50mm f/1.8 as an alternate if I want to stay with Canon glass. Does anyone care to comment or make suggestions on that statement? 😕

If I decide to go the J-3 route (remember that I will be carrying this combo with me on a regular basis), what should I look for in a J-3 to enhance the odds of getting a good one?

 

[payasam]

The J-3 is notorious for not focussing correctly. If you find one that has good glass, you might like to get in touch with Brian Sweeney, who is a member here. There will be no such problems with a Canon 50/1.8.

 

[Papa Smurf]

Thanks

Thanks

Thank you for the intell. I did not catch that about the J3 in the other thread, just that some had issues. So it looks like Canon glass is the safest way to go?

 

[nodyad]

The Canon 50mm f/1.8 is inexpensive relative to its quality--it is a solid, reliable workhorse. I can't compare it with the Jupiter, but it gives me results that I'm more than happy with. When I focused on the eyes, I got the eyes!

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[venchka]

GREAT lens!

GREAT lens!

The Canon 50mm f/1.8 is inexpensive relative to its quality--it is a solid, reliable workhorse. I can't compare it with the Jupiter, but it gives me results that I'm more than happy with. When I focused on the eyes, I got the eyes!

I totally agree. I bounced mine (attached to my IVS2b body) on the marble floor of a German train station one night and the impact didn't affect the camera or the lens. They made great photos before and after!