Ok CVers - 35/40 recommendations ?

[Alain]

Ok CVers, please provide me with some good recommendations...

I'm looking for a 35mm or 40mm in Leica M or LTM for my R2. It doesn't need
to be super fast, but f2 or 2.5 or 2.8 would be nice. I should also preface that
I'm looking for "used" and quality is more important than cosmetics...

Looking to pay $150-250.


What are my options...fire away.


Thanks,
Alain

 

[RML]

Minolta M-Rokkor 40/2.

 

[kully]

I'm really liking the 40mm, f/1.4 Nokton at the moment. It's sharp and opened up the 'bokeh' is different to what I'm used to.

It's also a tiny lens.

 

[Alain]

Minolta M-Rokkor 40/2.

I read the lens page on the CQ site and found myself wondering about this lens?

Is there a good place to look online for a M-Rokkor 40/2?


Alain

 

[Alain]

I'm really liking the 40mm, f/1.4 Nokton at the moment. It's sharp and opened up the 'bokeh' is different to what I'm used to.

It's also a tiny lens.

The Voigtlander 40/1.4?

What's the price on the Nokton? Something like $380 new?


Alain

 

[kully]

$380 new, but you specify "used". You should be able to get a mint specimen for your money (I did and that's over here in the UK).

 

[Fred]

With the R2 you have the framelines for 35. I'd look around for either the CV 1.7 Ultron or the suggested Skopar by ManGo. I don't know which are the closest either the 35 or 50 lines.

The 40 lens from memory brings up the 50 lines on a Leica, this might be a consideration if in the future you get a second body.

At any rate, all the options suggested so far are fine lenses from what I hear. Good luck.

 

[rover]

In your price range the Skopar is an excellent choice. Realisticly i don't think you will find an Ultron or Rokkor 40 for $200. You may be able to find a Canon 35/2.8 which is said to offer a classic look with low contrast and good sharpness.

 

[KoNickon]

Yes, really the Skopar Classic is the only option in that price range. It's a great lens. I have one I can sell you, if you're interested.

 

[Alain]

Thanks for the feedback everyone...

Looks like a 35/2.5 LTM is an immediate option for me in terms of price, and the 35/2.5-M,
35/1.7 LTM, and Rokkor 40/2 sre some other options down the road.


Alain

 

[RML]

I read the lens page on the CQ site and found myself wondering about this lens?

Is there a good place to look online for a M-Rokkor 40/2?

The lens is a rebadged Leica Summicron. The best place to look for one is the classifieds here on RFF or on Photo.net, or on eBay. I paid 250 euro from a private dealer here in Amsterdam. You could find this lens for $250 on eBay; or less if your patient.