Red Robin
It Is What It Is
I have and use the Canon silver ver. and like it well enough but saw a Minolta listed for $250.00 more than my Canon lens. Is the glass THAT good? "Best " a very subjective term but hey whats your favorite? :angel:
Poll:BEST 5CM/50MM 1.8 Lens
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raid
Dad Photographer
I think that this thread is under Leica Screw Mount Copies.
The Canon RF 50/1.8 is an excellent lens, and you do well choosing it.
Some people prefer/like the Nikon ltm 50/2.
Is your question about RF ltm lenses?
The Canon RF 50/1.8 is an excellent lens, and you do well choosing it.
Some people prefer/like the Nikon ltm 50/2.
Is your question about RF ltm lenses?
aoresteen
Well-known
I'd say the Canon 50mm f/1.8 black is the best 1.8 RF lens out there.
Red Robin
It Is What It Is
50 1.8 LTM Lenses
50 1.8 LTM Lenses
Raid as I only have the Canon version I was hoping to hear of the other choices that are out there. Having limited funds myself it occurred to me that others might like to read about the others out there. The cost of many may allow only one purchase as the prices just keep going up, up, and away. That said, It comes down to some subjective qualities. Does one want a crisp look, creamy
boykin ,swirly? We have one member that only uses Pre-war 50's with his business. Just though a new guy might like to know the what and why of the LSM lenses before they put their money down. It seemed that all the LTM lenses were "copies" as the Leica must have been one of the first.
50 1.8 LTM Lenses
Raid as I only have the Canon version I was hoping to hear of the other choices that are out there. Having limited funds myself it occurred to me that others might like to read about the others out there. The cost of many may allow only one purchase as the prices just keep going up, up, and away. That said, It comes down to some subjective qualities. Does one want a crisp look, creamy
boykin ,swirly? We have one member that only uses Pre-war 50's with his business. Just though a new guy might like to know the what and why of the LSM lenses before they put their money down. It seemed that all the LTM lenses were "copies" as the Leica must have been one of the first.
Bingley
Veteran
I agree that the black Canon 50/1.8 is outstanding. It's sharp and contrasty enough to handle color well, without being "clinical," and it also renders b&w beautifully. The thing about this lens is that it's still relatively undervalued compared to Leica or Nikkor lenses, so prices are still pretty reasonable. I'd say the Canon is a brilliant all-rounder, and if I could have only one 50 for RF, that would be it.
f16sunshine
Moderator
I have the Yashica 50mm f1.8 Yashinon lens in LTM.
If you like the Yashica Lynx or Electro you will like this lens.
It's pretty sharp and has a nice pastel render from the Yashica DX coating.
Fuji 160s looks great with this lens.
So does HP5 and Acros 🙂
If you like the Yashica Lynx or Electro you will like this lens.
It's pretty sharp and has a nice pastel render from the Yashica DX coating.
Fuji 160s looks great with this lens.
So does HP5 and Acros 🙂
goamules
Well-known
Canon 50/1.8 are so common they are cheap. That doesn't mean they aren't good. Other more rare lenses will require more money, because they are harder to find. Most LTM lenses are going down from a peak about 4 years ago. The Canons and Jupiters and such are 25% - 50% cheaper now than then.
aoresteen
Well-known
Don't forget that the Canon 50mm f/1.8 RF uses 40mm filters. Get a 40-39mm step down ring or a 40-40.5 step up ring.
raytoei@gmail.com
Veteran
Why black version of the Canon 50f1.8 ? As compared to the silver chrome version.
thanks in advance
raytoei
thanks in advance
raytoei
Dez
Bodger Extraordinaire
I don't think they are optically different. Actually I have seen several instances where the black ones have a problem with non-removable internal fog which is actually erosion of the coating of the element immediately behind the diaphragm. The aperture blade lubricant is apparently corrosive to the coating. This problem is sometimes seen in the older chrome ones as well, but I think it is less common. I have an f1.5 lens that has this problem, which looks bad but doesn't seem to have a significant effect on contrast.
Cheers,
Dez
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ACullen
Well-known
I've been tempted by this lens for a while. How's its performance wide open to f2.8?
My current weapon of choice is a Topcor S 5cm f2 , it's got low contrast wide open but very sharp after that.
Dez
Bodger Extraordinaire
The fact that a lens is scarce may cause sellers to ask more for it, but that's no indication that it's a better performer. In fact it might be scarce because people preferred the lens that is now selling at a lower price.
Cheers,
Dez
Cheers,
Dez
cassel
Well-known
I'm a current shooter of the Minolta Super Rokkor f1.8 - Yes it is more expensive than the Canons and others. I would say it is a good value for the money, though--- it's subjective for sure, but I do like it better than the Canon F1.8 (I've had the chrome and the black in the past).
Why? I like the handling/ergonomics/construction better and the rendering in B&W at bigger f/stops is pleasing to me😉.... not very scientific, I'll admit.
Why? I like the handling/ergonomics/construction better and the rendering in B&W at bigger f/stops is pleasing to me😉.... not very scientific, I'll admit.
xayraa33
rangefinder user and fancier
I dig my 5cm 1934 Summar for similar reasons,again also not very scientific, but I like the results I get on black and white film.
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