Raid Amin Posted January 28, 2018 Share #61 Posted January 28, 2018 (edited) Advertisement (gone after registration) What is "best lens" for me may be "not the best lens" for you, as you know. I have these 35mm RF lenses: Summicron 35/2 V1 Summaron 35/3.5 Summilux pre-asph 35/1.4 Nikon 35/1.8 ltm Canon 35/2.8 ltm Canon 35/2 ltm Canon 35/1.8 ltm Canon 35/1.5 ltm Each lens is good for some applications. The most widely used by me are the Summilux, Summicron, and the Nikon. Sharpness is not the only characteristic that is important to me. Here is a link for an old test that I did with Roland's help on 35mm-40mm lenses. Many lenses were sent to me by people. https://ferider.smugmug.com/Technical/Raids-35-40mm-Lens-Test Edited January 28, 2018 by Raid Amin 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Advertisement Posted January 28, 2018 Posted January 28, 2018 Hi Raid Amin, Take a look here Which 35mm lens is the best for M?. I'm sure you'll find what you were looking for!
JohnnySeven Posted January 28, 2018 Share #62 Posted January 28, 2018 I had an older 35 cron V4 Midland that I regret selling. I now have a Zeiss Biogon 35. Its a great lens, maybe sharper than the cron. But I still miss that cron. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raid Amin Posted January 29, 2018 Share #63 Posted January 29, 2018 I forgot about my Zeiss ZM 35/2 in M mount. It is a superb lens overall. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
olgierdc Posted February 2, 2018 Share #64 Posted February 2, 2018 try camera obscura as a lens Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
a.noctilux Posted February 2, 2018 Share #65 Posted February 2, 2018 try camera obscura as a lens Thanks for the idea. I didn't aware of Camera Obscura in 35mm ! Only know as a kit : http://www.cirac.org/infos-fr/camera.htm Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
pico Posted February 2, 2018 Share #66 Posted February 2, 2018 (edited) Let me reply again. My previous post was not helpful. In my opinion, a 50mm Summicron (any version) is very good, is is a 'base normal' (nominal normal) from which you can judge for yourself to go longer or shorter. I started Leica fifty years ago with a 50mm lens and am not disappointed. Eventually I accepted an early 35mm Summilux. Your visual preference will lead you to find what you like. Most important enjoy. Experiment. You will probably make some memorable pictures regardless of your choice. Edited February 2, 2018 by pico Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
antigallican Posted February 20, 2018 Share #67 Posted February 20, 2018 Advertisement (gone after registration) Ken Rockwell: "I wouldn't buy one of these. For less money you can get a used 35mm SUMMICRON lens of whatever vintage you like, including the current ASPH, or get a 1960's SUMMARON f/2.8 which ought to do about the same thing for a whole lot less.":D Far be it from me to agree with Ken Rockwell but I have a 1960s 35mm Summaron 2.8 (non goggle type) and I feel like it's the best lens I have. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.
Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible.