Anyone tried the Canon 100mm f/2 L39 LTM Leica Screw Mount Lens

[algrove]

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Sounds interesting. Not sure if a 90 adapter will work OK for adapting to M mount. Thanks for any comments.

Edited May 24, 2024 by algrove

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[spydrxx]

I used to have the LTM Canon 135 Serenar, which I used fine on film and digital. No issues with the M adapter, which was an inexpensive Chinese clone. The lens had similar contrast and slightly superior resolution to its Leica equivalent of the time. I never tried the Canon  100 though, as I already had a Leica 90 and 135 and the FL of the Canon seemed too close and almost needlessly duplicative for my work.

[Al Brown]

I shot two fashion campaigns with it - in Morocco and Hawaii. All adapted to M10. An ABSOLUTELY AMAZING lens.

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[Ecar]

Great lens. One of Canon's best IMO - along with the 85/1.8 LTM. Only downsides: the odd focal length and, of course, its size and weight.

I (and possibly others) must have posted a few shots taken with it in "The view through Older Glass" thread.

An LTM->M 28-90 adapter ring will work, although I can't remember if further mechanical modding by a technician was required on my copy (because of their design, the RF cams used by Canon on their long lenses sometimes fail to properly engage the camera roller on a Leica - experimenting with different adapters may or may not help). You'd probably need to get focus adjusted anyway, as the DoF @ f/2 is very thin.

[Al Brown]

41 minutes ago, Ecar said:

although I can't remember if further mechanical modding by a technician was required on my copy (because of their design, the RF cams used by Canon on their long lenses sometimes fail to properly engage the camera roller on a Leica - experimenting with different adapters may or may not help).

I have had 2 copies, none required any mods and the only minor annoying thing while using it adapted was lens markings not aligning at 12 o'clock.
I sold the first copy because it was slightly decentered and got the second one which was absolutely flawless, both costing around 300 euros. I only sold the latter when migrating to all silver lenses (I know, I know) but luckily I sold it to my buddy so I have access whenever I want.

Edited May 24, 2024 by Al Brown

[sandro]

I have the Canon 3.5/100mm, which I use not nearly enough, so this should make me use it more often. Not very fast but a wonderful lens to use and certainly not too heavy.

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[algrove]

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Thanks all for your informative replies. I like the look of the red dress image. Sharp but not too sharp is one way to call the rendering.

Might try one since all my Leica 90's just look too good. The oldest Leica I have is the 90/2.8 Tele-Elmarit from 1973. Must admit have not tried it on my M11 as of yet. Guess I should see how it renders before getting another lens.