jaapv Posted December 18, 2012 Share #1 Posted December 18, 2012 Advertisement (gone after registration) I just found a lens I have been looking for a long time. Canon 1.8/50 LTM. Most are beaten up, but this one is mint- It will go well with my 35/2.8 It is supposed to be on the same level as the Summicron 50, with slightly lower contrast. I look forward to testing it out - the shots will go into the "Old lenses on the Monochrom" thread. Welcome, dear visitor! As registered member you'd see an image here… Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! 5 Quote Link to post Share on other sites Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! ' data-webShareUrl='https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/194309-new-kid-on-the-block/?do=findComment&comment=2192310'>More sharing options...
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philipus Posted December 18, 2012 Share #2 Posted December 18, 2012 Congrats on finding that lens Jaap. I look forward to seeing the results as it is a lens I have considered myself. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
250swb Posted December 18, 2012 Share #3 Posted December 18, 2012 I have the same lens Jaap, also in mint condition, and it is a good performer, a bit soft wide open, but it is f1.8 so I can't complain. The low contrast is very nice imo. I hope you enjoy it! Steve Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaapv Posted December 18, 2012 Author Share #4 Posted December 18, 2012 Thanks Steve and Philip . Now the hunt for 40 mm yellow and red filters begins Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
250swb Posted December 18, 2012 Share #5 Posted December 18, 2012 Ha ha, the only UV I could find was by 'Marumi', although it does look a nice filter it's not a make I have come across before. Steve Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaapv Posted December 18, 2012 Author Share #6 Posted December 18, 2012 (edited) Not any more. Marumi starts at 40.5 nowadays. Edited December 19, 2012 by jaapv Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
kokoshawnuff Posted December 19, 2012 Share #7 Posted December 19, 2012 Advertisement (gone after registration) I see a few Russian 40mm yellow on ebay right now, and occasionally Canon filters show up. Are you against a 40-40.5 step up ring? At least you can get B+W in 40.5 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sdk Posted December 19, 2012 Share #8 Posted December 19, 2012 I have the older all chrome version, but have not used it much. I just don't use 50mm focal length all that much. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
rpsawin Posted December 20, 2012 Share #9 Posted December 20, 2012 Very nice paring. I look forward to seeing some images when you have time. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill W Posted December 20, 2012 Share #10 Posted December 20, 2012 Really cool retro look, look forward to seeing what the shots look like. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ecar Posted December 20, 2012 Share #11 Posted December 20, 2012 Nice find, Jaap. It's a great lens. I don't use filters on mine (no MM here) but there's a Heavystar hood for it that works well and includes a 40 -> 43mm step-up ring. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaapv Posted December 21, 2012 Author Share #12 Posted December 21, 2012 I see a few Russian 40mm yellow on ebay right now, and occasionally Canon filters show up. Are you against a 40-40.5 step up ring? At least you can get B+W in 40.5 I got a 40-43 stepup. I have 43 filters lying around already. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
russell c. greenberg Posted December 28, 2012 Share #13 Posted December 28, 2012 Jaap, This is a wonderful lens, I use it on my M8 (can't afford any of the M9 series or Monochrom). I am looking for the 40 mm filters, also does anyone know of a person who can adapt UV/IR glass to a 40 mm ring if I find one? In black and white it renders beautifully, colors are sometimes off on M8. I purchased this lens along with a 105/2.5 Nikkor LTM lens and a Nikon Varifocal finder (with markings for 73mm and 90 mm lenses) all for $350.00. What a bargain! Will have to post photos of these lenses on my M8 and my M2. I am also looking for a lens hood for the Canon 50 mm. Jaap, enjoy this lens. Sincerely, Russell 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
russell c. greenberg Posted December 28, 2012 Share #14 Posted December 28, 2012 Jaap, I saw your picture of this lens on your Monochrom after I sent my original post. How did you get DOF scale to sit at the 12:00 position? I have found that all Japanese LTM lenses mount at the 2:00 position, at least in my experience. Did you glue it on the adapter this way and if yes, do you get true infinity setting? Let me know. Russell Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaapv Posted December 31, 2012 Author Share #15 Posted December 31, 2012 (edited) It simply sits there, I do not know why, all my other old ltm lenses, including Leica ones, mount in the 2 o'clock position. Maybe because I use an original Leica adapter ( I would try that out when I return home) or because this is a late example. Still, a lovely lens Welcome, dear visitor! As registered member you'd see an image here… Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! Edited December 31, 2012 by jaapv Quote Link to post Share on other sites Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! ' data-webShareUrl='https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/194309-new-kid-on-the-block/?do=findComment&comment=2201774'>More sharing options...
russell c. greenberg Posted January 12, 2013 Share #16 Posted January 12, 2013 Jaap, There are a few original Canon lens hoods for this lens on Ebay. These are divisible, like the 12504 hoods for the 35 summilux (pre-asph). One part screws into the filter thread on the lens, the hood itself fits over the part that screws into the lens. The reason that I am mentioning this to you is that you can take a 39 mm filter and place it between these 2 parts. You need to have the filter threads facing the subject. You should put 3 small pieces of gaffer tape where the 2 parts of this hood meet. I suggest at the 2,6, and 10 o'clock positions. By placing the filter inside this hood, you cause the hood to protrude 1 or 2 mm from the "mount". The tape will prevent the hood part from falling off (losing your hood and filter). I can mount a 39 mm UV/IR filter on this lens, thereby "normalizing" the colors on my M8. There is still one of these hoods left on Ebay, it is selling for the princely sum of $149.00, but I think this may be a good solution for using your red and yellow filters on your Monochrom with this lens. Hope this helps you. Russell 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
russell c. greenberg Posted January 27, 2013 Share #17 Posted January 27, 2013 I need to make a correction to this post. 39 mm filters do not fit well into this hood because of the "thickness" caused by the filter threads and tape does not hold the 2 sections of this hood together. I will try to locate a series 5.5 filter and fit it between the 2 parts of this lens hood. If I am successful with this venture, does anyone know of a filter manufacturer that makes the UV/IR filters in series 5.5? Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaapv Posted January 28, 2013 Author Share #18 Posted January 28, 2013 (edited) No need. If used upside down a 39 B&W Pro fits well enough, it just rattles a bit because it lacks 1 mm diameter. I found out the hard way that the thread on the lens is .75, not .50E:o So no 40-43 step-up rings. Btw, it has been joined by a mint 50/1.8 A lovely pair Edited January 28, 2013 by jaapv Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaapv Posted February 23, 2013 Author Share #19 Posted February 23, 2013 (edited) Another fun lens, destined for the M240, as it is not RF coupled: A Corfield Periflex Lumax 1:1.9/45. Maybe 1950, Made in the UK. It turns out to focus down to approx 3" natively, so it will be a fun Macro lens. I tried it out on the Visoflex and MM. Amazing, here @ f 2.8: Welcome, dear visitor! As registered member you'd see an image here… Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! sorry, I have to update my watermark Edited February 23, 2013 by jaapv Quote Link to post Share on other sites Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! sorry, I have to update my watermark ' data-webShareUrl='https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/194309-new-kid-on-the-block/?do=findComment&comment=2251437'>More sharing options...
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