viramati Posted September 22, 2009 Share #1 Posted September 22, 2009 Advertisement (gone after registration) Have come across this lens which of mine maybe selling and has lent to me for a few days. I believe it dates back to the 50's is in its original box and seems to work well on my M8.2. does anyone know about this one? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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lars_bergquist Posted September 23, 2009 Share #2 Posted September 23, 2009 It must date to about 1960. It was originally an optical design for the 1959 Canonflex, but was soon brought out in a screw-thread version for the Canon rangefinder cameras. If it fits your M camera, it must be fitted with a M-bayonet adapter ring. This sort of thing was often done. The old man from the Age of the Screw Thread Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Realphotos Posted September 23, 2009 Share #3 Posted September 23, 2009 Well take at this site were you might see a little Canon beauty .95 Canon adapted to a Leica mount Canon TV 50mm f/0.95 Leica M Mount for sale - TradeMe.co.nz - New Zealand Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
lars_bergquist Posted September 23, 2009 Share #4 Posted September 23, 2009 I have once characterised that lens as "the world's most expensive ashtray" and I do stand by that evaluation -- unless Fabergé produced something even more expensive for the Tsar of all Russias, of course. The old man from the Age of Canon RF Cameras Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
zeitz Posted September 23, 2009 Share #5 Posted September 23, 2009 I suggest you visit the Canon RF section of the Rangefinder Form for a more thorough discussion. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
andrew748 Posted September 26, 2009 Share #6 Posted September 26, 2009 I have once characterised that lens as "the world's most expensive ashtray" and I do stand by that evaluation -- unless Fabergé produced something even more expensive for the Tsar of all Russias, of course. The old man from the Age of Canon RF Cameras that made me chuckle you guys are really superb in your knowledge and helpfulness. I'm still playing with my SL but film is odd. I'm sure that just as i get the hang of it, 35mm will be discontinued. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
doubice Posted September 27, 2009 Share #7 Posted September 27, 2009 Advertisement (gone after registration) Actually, The OP's query was about the Canon RF 1.8/85mm lens - that, along with the 2/100mm are superb lenses. Maybe not at par with the Summicrons but a great lens never-the-less. During my Canon RF collecting days I occasionally used the 3.5/19mm, 3.5/25mm, 1.8/50mm, 1.8/85mm and the 2/100mm on an M6 - the slides were great. Still have the 3.5/25mm and use it on the M8 - the lens extends less than 25mm and makes the M8 into an almost pocketable camera. The 0.95/50mm Canon lens did indeed posess certain qualities..... Unfortunately, sharpness and contrast were not among them...... Best, Jan Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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