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ok, i have decided...

i would like to trade my canon 50/1.4 for a canon 50/1.5.

mine is in very nice shape but it's not mint.
some tiny cleaning marks on the front element, back element seems clean.
there is some dust trapped between elements but i noticed them with a loupe.
photos show no negative evidence from the above.

comes with a tiffen skylight filter, rear cap and original canon s-50 hood (in fair condition).

i also have a mint s-50 hood complete with canon leather case, also mint, looks like it was never used. this i would sell with first dibs to my trading partner.

if a trade does not work out then i will offer the lens for sale.

the lines are open...

joe
 
Joe, that Canon is a sweetie, like candy at a school door... Are you looking for a more Sonnar-like looks, right ?
 
i think so oscar.
50mm is not my focal length of choice it seems so i hope that a different 'look' will spur me on. having 2 50's seems silly as i almost always choose a 35 when i head out.

joe
 
Yeah, what can I tell you, 35 is my guide as well. That said, have you considered going for a properly serviced Jupiter-3 instead ? That would give you the Sonnar look as well...

Unless you're firm on your canon-on-canon ;)
 
I've made that suggestion!

I think Joe has been "Canonized" through and through!

I already have a 50mm F1.4, one F1.5 on the CL, and the other on the Canon 7.

I am amazed how well the calibrated J-3's work...
 
It's fun, I have now the Canon 50/1.8 on the Zorki 3M, and a black J8 on the Canon P. Don't ask me why but they just look so damn great that way :)

What I'm trying to save you from is seller's remorse on that 50/1.4...
 
i don't think i will have remorse as i have to force myself to use a 50.

i notice i'm liking the wider view more and more these days. the 28 calls to me more and more.

joe
 
I'm still a 50 guy, and you'd have to pry my Canon 50 1.4 (black) as well as my 50 1.8 (chrome) out of my cold dead hands. Never, never, never!

But I'd sell a lot of stuff to have a 50mm f1.5.

Problem is, nobody wants my stuff.

Best Regards,

Bill Mattocks
 
Well, I have the Canon 35mm F1.8 coming in. I used the Nikkor 3.5cm F2.5 at the Air&Space center yesterday, and the WA helps a lot. But I have to force myself to use them! I will be selling off the 35mm F2.8 Canon soon after the F1.8 comes in. Of course, it does fit in the CL's case...
 
Brian Sweeney said:
I've made that suggestion!

I think Joe has been "Canonized" through and through!

I already have a 50mm F1.4, one F1.5 on the CL, and the other on the Canon 7.

I am amazed how well the calibrated J-3's work...
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Brian, are you going to be selling your calibrated J3s when you get them all done. You have 4 or 5 on their way to you right?
 
Joe, although the Canon 50/1.5 is my fav, dropping a couple bucks on a nice J8 can never be a bad choice. They are so cheap..... I have a newer black lens and it works very well. That said, I will of course keep my eyes open for a 1.5 for you.
 
Ralph, could you do a quick and dirty comparo of the Canon F1.5 and the J3? Just take the same scene with both lenses, preferrably wide open.
 
FrankS said:
Ralph, could you do a quick and dirty comparo of the Canon F1.5 and the J3? Just take the same scene with both lenses, preferrably wide open.
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I don't have a J3 Frank. I have put off buying one because I am afraid of the backfocus issue. I am sure it isn't hard to do, but re-shimming a lens is not my cup of tea, and unless I get one from a trusted source I most likely will pass. Brian's photos though look great.

I am not one for test, but maybe I will try to shoot my Canon 50/1.5, Jupiter 8 and Nikkor 50/2 together over next weekend.
 
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