edstock Posted January 26, 2019 Share #1 Posted January 26, 2019 Advertisement (gone after registration) Trying to get some information, good or bad, the Schneider 35 f4 shift lens. Anybody used it or owned it, if so what were the results? Before I plunk down some green for one I need information. Any help appreciated. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Advertisement Posted January 26, 2019 Posted January 26, 2019 Hi edstock, Take a look here Leica 35 f4 Schneider PA Curtagon Shift lens. I'm sure you'll find what you were looking for!
masjah Posted January 26, 2019 Share #2 Posted January 26, 2019 Never seen or used this earlier lens. However, Brian Bower, in Leica Reflex Photography, is absolutely unequivocal in saying that the 28/2.8 PC Super Angulon R is a far superior lens, in terms of wider angle (an advantage in its intended role), greater shift and better optical performance. So far as I can see, the only reason for getting the earlier lens is cost, and I chose to spend more and get the better, later lens. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
edstock Posted January 28, 2019 Author Share #3 Posted January 28, 2019 Thanks for the information. Wisely put. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
quixotic Posted February 2, 2019 Share #4 Posted February 2, 2019 I have one. It really is a fine little lens...except for the fact that it only has 7mm of shift. The shift mechanism (twist and shift) is second to none, in my opinion. Here is a photo I took with 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! 2 1 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/293667-leica-35-f4-schneider-pa-curtagon-shift-lens/?do=findComment&comment=3676821'>More sharing options...
dkCambridgeshire Posted October 17, 2020 Share #5 Posted October 17, 2020 (edited) Just acquired a Leica R 35/4 PA Curtagon and very pleased with it ... I've read the "naysayers'" comments about this lens on other forums ... some of them have maybe never used it .... and maybe just repeat others' negative comments. The lens is small, lightweight, and very easy to use ... and in common with other Schneider wide angles works best at small apertures e.g. f11 ... which is no detriment when using digital mirrorless ICL cameras with live view image amplification. I also use the Schneider PC Super Angulon R 28/2.8 ... sure it's a better lens than the Curtagon in terms of resolution .. but the Curtagon's image foootprint is excellent and it can be sourced for less than a third of the price ... and I can pack and use both lenses for my architectural trips. Furthermore, the Curtagon has an excellent 12" / 30cm minimum focus distance which promises to be ideal for tabletop still life / close-up imaging. Yesterday when trying the lens for the first time the 7mm max shift was more than adequate for the types of buildings photographed e.g. https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/290932-stamford-lincs-uk-architecture/?do=findComment&comment=4063941 dunk Edited October 17, 2020 by dkCambridgeshire 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jankap Posted October 17, 2020 Share #6 Posted October 17, 2020 Beautiful series of Stamford, dunk! 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
dkCambridgeshire Posted October 17, 2020 Share #7 Posted October 17, 2020 Advertisement (gone after registration) 49 minutes ago, jankap said: Beautiful series of Stamford, dunk! Thank you Jan. There are some interesting churches in Stamford but one in particular, i.e. St Mary's, has suffered badly from pigeons' damage ... pigeons are partly responsible for weakening the spire ... to the extent that it's not safe to ring the bells. BW dunk 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
dkCambridgeshire Posted October 18, 2020 Share #8 Posted October 18, 2020 Another Curtagon 35/4 shift lens image ... showing that its 7mm shift is adequate for church towers https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/290932-stamford-lincs-uk-architecture/?do=findComment&comment=4064612 The lens has an undeserved 'average' / 'so so' reputation ... it was designed to be used at f11 when shift movements are employed. BW dunk Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
dkCambridgeshire Posted October 21, 2020 Share #9 Posted October 21, 2020 (edited) Another Leitz R Curtagon 35/4 shift lens image ... this time coupled to the Panasonic S1R ... I'm enjoying experimenting with this much maligned and misunderstood lens. My Curtagon example was made in 1970 ... thus 50 years young ... and has many more years' use ahead https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/290932-stamford-lincs-uk-architecture/?do=findComment&comment=4066281 BW dunk Edited October 21, 2020 by dkCambridgeshire typo 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.