Well behaved 35 lens for daylight?

[mfogiel]

For B&W film photography, you will be better off with a low contrast lens: 2.8 Summaron or 1.7 Ultron are the ones to try.
Here's a Summaron shot:

20097801 by mfogiel, on Flickr

 

[Black]

Biogon T* 2/35

 

[enero]

The Canon 35/2.8 LTM is a great lens. super sharp and contrasty, and can easily be had for under $300

 

[k__43]

another vote for the skopar .. I can't imagine that from f/4 upwards you see any difference to much more expensive lenses. Even wide open I think that thing is a stunner (also very important: 39mm filters!)
I only sold mine to get a f/2 lens for low light.

 

[johannielscom]

A Summilux pre-asph can do both low light and normal lighting.

😀

 

[Roger Hicks]

A Summilux pre-asph can do both low light and normal lighting.

But a lot depends on your definition of 'reasonably affordable'.

Cheers,

R.

 

[jsrockit]

If it can be deemed "affordable" the ZM C-Biogon 35/2.8 would be my first choice.

Me too... ...

 

[sanmich]

The most unflappable 35mm lens I've ever used was a KM 35mm f2 Hexanon. Sharp, no focus problems and nearly impossible to induce flare.

I love my Hex.
Only con is the size.

It was it or the CS, and the hex won because of f/2.

 

[philipus]

I used the Color Skopar II for a three-week trip once and really liked it. It's very small and renders very well. And it is affordable (try finding one with the hood included though). I think it is well behaved too in terms of flare. I eventually sold it because I needed a faster lens for film shooting but I was very happy with it when I had it.

I also considered the Summilux pre-asph (and still do) but from what I have read about its performance wide open I'm not sure it qualifies as "well behaved" 🙂

 

[NicoM]

I've heard nothing but good things abou the Skopar

 

[TennesseJones]

Summaron...

http://www.flickr.com/photos/41537236@N08/tags/summaron/

 

[ray*j*gun]

1,7 Ultron CV 35mm..... razor sharp maybe a little surgical but small for irs speed!

 

[Johann Espiritu]

Some samples form the 35 Color Skopar in LTM:


Lucas and the Morning Light by The Johann Espiritu™, on Flickr


Coey by The Johann Espiritu™, on Flickr


8/100 Strangers by The Johann Espiritu™, on Flickr

 

[Biggles]

Some samples form the 35 Color Skopar in LTM

That looks like a very competent, even-handed lens, in a very modern sort of way.

 

[Johann Espiritu]

That looks like a very competent, even-handed lens, in a very modern sort of way.

The Skopar is a fantastic lens for color film. It's natural high contrast makes Portra pop. I regrettably sold mine when I got a Cron ASPH, and still ponder the wisdom of this move!

 

[chathaway]

...like the skopar and the biogon...but biogon works for me ergonomically...(have trouble w/ crons too)...try a few out first, but I prefer the focus ring a little farther away from the body

 

[MrFujicaman]

The Skopar is most likely the best bang for your buck. Small, light and sharp and not overpriced.

The only thing I don't like about it is the exterior thread for the lens hood.

 

[Jerevan]

A while ago since I started this thread - but again, gentlemen - thanks for all your suggestions! When I recover from the latest repair bill, I'll start looking for a lens again. 🙂

 

[magicianhisoka]

I went with a MS-Optical 35/3.5 🙂 Darned tiny lens!

 

[Jerevan]

Yeah, the Perar 35 (suppose you mean that one) is really small, verging on silly small. 🙂