Your favorite 35mm glass?

[mark-b]

I'd like to know what you're using and why you like (or love) it.
T.I.A. =)

 

[coelacanth]

My favorite 35mm lens is Summicron 35/2 v3 which seems to be the least popular in all Summicron 35/2 generations. Mine is at Sherry's at the moment and I'm dying to start using it again.

http://www.flickr.com/photos/guruguru/4030112462/

http://www.flickr.com/photos/guruguru/4045122459/

 

[kxl]

CV 35/1.2 Nokton

 

[mfogiel]

I use 3 35mm lenses: Nokton 1.2, Biogon 2.0 and Summaron 2.8. The Nokton is the low light king, the Biogon is the lens I take on my ZI if I only can have one camera one lens combo, and the Summaron is the lens I use if I go around shooting street or landscape in good light.

Nokton

Biogon

Summaron

 

[mark-b]

Coelacanth, the v3's bokeh isn't anything like what one would get from the v2 Summicron.

kxl, i like that Nokton!

mfogiel, between the biogon and the summaron, it's a toss-up. i'd give a slight nod towards the biogon =)

 

[wlewisiii]

I tend to be more of a 50 person than a 35 person. That said, I've owned a few 35's. I'm probably happier overall with my current 35/2.5 Skopar than with any.

William

 

[mark-b]

I'm "seeing" what u mean, William, about that nice Skopar
For me, the 35mm is my "normal." Here's a photo from my favorite 35mm, the v4 Summicron:

 

[andredossantos]

Hi Mark

I have a strong affinity for Zeiss optics, especially for color.

 

[mark-b]

Hi Mark

I have a strong affinity for Zeiss optics, especially for color.

Hi Andre, good to see u here also! am fond of Zeiss as wel. i'm putting the 35mm F2 Zeiss Biogon T on my Xmas wishlist =) ...wouldn't hurt to try!

Thanks, ThomasW

 

[fbf]

35/3.5 summaron ltm and 35/2 cron type 1

 

[Keith]

Nokton 35mm f1.2 ... it's big and heavy with a great focusing action ... if there's ever been a more significant 35mm lens released by any manufacturer for such a premium price I'd be surprised!

 

[valdas]

Pre-asph summilux. Light, sharp (not at 1.4 of course), nice bokeh:

 

[Lilserenity]

CV Ultron 35mm f/1.7

I like it because it's not too contrasty and performs very well at f/2 for low light too. Plenty examples of my Flickr pages (click picture above.)

 

[tbarker13]

For me, it's the 35 pre-asph lux, even wide open. Not technically perfect, but I like the results.

 

[chris00nj]

The Canon 35/2. It's very compact, a great performer in color and b&w, and 1/4-1/3 the price of any Summicron.

 

[ferider]

Presently the W-Nikkor 3.5cm F1.8 LTM for it's versatile speed and medium contrast for super B&W details (using it with Epson R-D1S) and vintage color look. I simply love this lens.

Me, too. Vintage color look on film as well. Believe this was Reala 100:

And of course the 35/1.4 SC

These are my only 35mm lenses. Well, I also have an MC copy of the Nokton

Roland.

 

[thomasw_]

Roland, that first image is smashing with the muted colours!!! Looks like a still image from a Fellini movie

 

[Krosya]

M-Hexanon 35/2 is a very good lens:

but CV Nokton 35/1.2 is my favorite still:

with CV 35/1.7 Ultron and 40/2 Minolta Rokkor not far behind them.

 

[ferider]

Thanks, Thomas !

Krosya,

it only occured to me recently that the 35/1.7 might be optically derived from the M-Hex 35/2. Since you own both, would be great to see a comparison

Roland.

 

[Krosya]

Well, I suppose I could do that when time permits. But I'd like to know what would you like to see in it? Sharpness, bokeh? Give me some ideas.