Jessestr Posted March 11, 2014 Share #1  Posted March 11, 2014 Advertisement (gone after registration) Hi  I'm currently shooting with a Zeiss Sonnar 50 f1.5, mostly shooting inside and I feel that I need to get something wider.. But I just love the charatcer of the Sonnar.  I was wondering if anyone tried the CV Color Skopar 35 f2.5 type II. It seems like a great lens but can't really find any pictures taken with it from people (to see skin tones, bokeh rendering etc).  Using the lens on film (mostly Tri-X 400 & Portra 400)  Thanks in advance  Jesse Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Advertisement Posted March 11, 2014 Posted March 11, 2014 Hi Jessestr, Take a look here Color Skopar 35 f2.5 PII (on film). I'm sure you'll find what you were looking for!
earleygallery Posted March 11, 2014 Share #2  Posted March 11, 2014 http://www.l-camera-forum.com/leica-forum/people/101843-multi-tasking.html  http://www.l-camera-forum.com/leica-forum/other/104375-2-guard-dogs-break.html  http://www.l-camera-forum.com/leica-forum/other/73869-what-big-lee-said.html  http://www.l-camera-forum.com/leica-forum/landscape-travel/39293-snaphots-berlin.html  http://www.l-camera-forum.com/leica-forum/people/33415-street.html Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
philipus Posted March 11, 2014 Share #3 Â Posted March 11, 2014 I had one a few years ago and used it on film during a 3-week trip to Australia. Shot mainly Portra 160 and 400. I bought it to have something wider than 50mm and to try out the focal length. Â I was very pleased with the results. Unfortunately I don't have any photos on Flickr but there is this RFF thread which may help you. Â I found skin tones to be natural-looking and that it rendered very sharply across the whole aperture range. In fact, I see little difference in this respect between the CV 35 II and my 35 Summilux FLE at the same apertures. It is a tiny lens which is great. The hood is not included, I believe. It's an extra 40-50 Euro but it is well worth having as it reduces flare and protects the lens. Plus it looks rather cool, too. Â Build quality-wise I would say it feels very much like a modern Summarit, ie. nothing to complain about. Â The one and only reason I decided to part with it is that f/2.5 isn't fast enough for me as a film photographer. That said, in hindsight, I think I should have kept it because it is such an excellent performer. There's really nothing to not like about it. Â Hope it helps some. Cheers Philip Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ulrik Posted March 11, 2014 Share #4 Â Posted March 11, 2014 Jesse, I have decided to sell mine (which performs great) incl. lens shade (mint). Contact me if you are interested in a try-before-you-buy-arrangement. Â Ulrik Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jessestr Posted March 11, 2014 Author Share #5  Posted March 11, 2014 I had one a few years ago and used it on film during a 3-week trip to Australia. Shot mainly Portra 160 and 400. I bought it to have something wider than 50mm and to try out the focal length.  I was very pleased with the results. Unfortunately I don't have any photos on Flickr but there is this RFF thread which may help you.  I found skin tones to be natural-looking and that it rendered very sharply across the whole aperture range. In fact, I see little difference in this respect between the CV 35 II and my 35 Summilux FLE at the same apertures. It is a tiny lens which is great. The hood is not included, I believe. It's an extra 40-50 Euro but it is well worth having as it reduces flare and protects the lens. Plus it looks rather cool, too.  Build quality-wise I would say it feels very much like a modern Summarit, ie. nothing to complain about.  The one and only reason I decided to part with it is that f/2.5 isn't fast enough for me as a film photographer. That said, in hindsight, I think I should have kept it because it is such an excellent performer. There's really nothing to not like about it.  Hope it helps some. Cheers Philip  I mostly shoot at 2 or 2.8 with the Sonnar because I can't see what I'm doing on film and I feel more certain than on f1.5. So the extra stop isn't my problem.  Is the "small" lens size a problem with focusing? Maybe focus tab too close too camera or something? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
CalArts 99 Posted March 11, 2014 Share #6 Â Posted March 11, 2014 Is the "small" lens size a problem with focussing? Maybe focus tab too close too camera or something? Â At first I thought that this would be an issue, but it's not. The focusing tab is not too close and overall the lens is very quick and easy to use. The focus throw is a bit short, however. But that hasn't bothered me and focusing (on my copy) is very smooth and even. Â It's a great lens and nicely compact. As philipus suggested, get the hood (it's very well made.) This lens sometimes makes me wonder why I spent all that $$$ on the Summilux (aside from having the wider aperture.) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
250swb Posted March 11, 2014 Share #7 Â Posted March 11, 2014 Advertisement (gone after registration) Couldn't agree more. In fact the triumvirate of the 28mm, 35mm, and 50mm small petite Color Skopar's are a match for many top Leica lenses at equivalent apertures. Cherry pick the Voigtlanders and you get an astounding lens for the spec. Â Steve Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jessestr Posted March 12, 2014 Author Share #8 Â Posted March 12, 2014 Thanks guys ordered one, should be here end this week! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Printmaker Posted March 12, 2014 Share #9 Â Posted March 12, 2014 When I lost my 35 Summicron overboard, I bought this little gem to replace it and then used the 35 CV Color Skopar on a M4 for about 5 years. I thought it was great. I liked it a lot on my M8 as well. However, I really missed my 35 Summicron and bought another. I had both for a few months and had a hard time telling the files apart - on film. The CV was a whisker sharper and had a touch more contrast on the M8. However, I liked the color rendering of the 35 Summicron (type 4) better on my M8 and M9 and sold the CV. Â I think this little lens is the very best CV makes. Pricewise, this lens is a steal. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
peter_n Posted March 12, 2014 Share #10 Â Posted March 12, 2014 I used the first version of this lens for years and only sold it because the closest focusing distance on that model was 1M. It had no tab, was built like a brick and rendered beautifully. I bought a Summicron and have been happy with it but the CV was a little gem, no question. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jessestr Posted March 12, 2014 Author Share #11 Â Posted March 12, 2014 Was wondering if something like this would do for sun hood: Â Metal Vented 39mm Lens Hood Also Suitable FOR Leica M Series Lens Shade | eBay Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ulrik Posted March 12, 2014 Share #12  Posted March 12, 2014 Be prepared for heavy vignetting. Had a similar Problem with my Voigtländer 1.2/35 II.  Ulrik Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jessestr Posted March 12, 2014 Author Share #13  Posted March 12, 2014 Be prepared for heavy vignetting. Had a similar Problem with my Voigtländer 1.2/35 II. Ulrik  With this sun hood? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ulrik Posted March 12, 2014 Share #14 Â Posted March 12, 2014 With this sun hood? Â Of course not, but compared with the original sun shade of the 2,5/35 this one protrudes significantly more. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jessestr Posted March 13, 2014 Author Share #15  Posted March 13, 2014 Tadaa 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! 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/223414-color-skopar-35-f25-pii-on-film/?do=findComment&comment=2548689'>More sharing options...
KM-25 Posted March 31, 2014 Share #16  Posted March 31, 2014 I just got a silver first version of this lens for my M3. All week I have used it with some gaffer's tape over the frame line window. Firstly I am fully having fun in how with a little inventive framing, how good good the M3's full VF works for a 35mm lens, love it!  But the sharpness on this little lens for less than $300...?....are you kidding me??? Wow, what a killer lens! It's perfect what I need it for, nothing but black and white medium to low contrast lighting on Tmax 400, amazing wide open too. I'm floored, love it! 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! 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/223414-color-skopar-35-f25-pii-on-film/?do=findComment&comment=2559665'>More sharing options...
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