| View previous topic :: View next topic |
| Author |
Message |
djmike
Joined: 01 Apr 2009
Posts: 930
Location: Taiwan
|
 Posted: Mon Sep 28, 2009 2:46 pm Post subject: Canon FD35-105mm f/3.5 or FD35-105mm f/3.5-4.5 |
 |
|
djmike wrote:
Hi! I am googling for an FD zoom lens and found there are two versions of 35-105 zooms. Both features marco and have S.S.C coating. But one is f/3.5 (and few) while another one is f/3.5-4.5 (and more popular). Could anyone share the differnece in image quality? Thanks, Mike
_________________
DSLR: Canon 400D
SLR: Nikon FM2 + Canon A-1 + Canon AE1-P + Praktica MTL-5B + Pentax Spotmatic F + Fujica ST801 + Voigtlander Bassematic + Voigtlander Vito + Rollei 35S + Rolleiflex SL35 ME + Canon QL17 GIII + Olympus Pen EE-3
Lenses
M42: CZJ Flektogon 35/2.4 + CZJ Flektogon Zebra 35/2.8 + CZJ Pancolar 50/1.8 + CZJ Sonnar 135/3.5 + CZJ Tessar 50/2.8 Chrome + Pentacon 135/2.8 + Pentacon 50/1.8 + SMC Takumar 50/1.4 + SMC Takumar 55/2 + SMC Takumar 135/3.5 + Fujinon 55/1.8 + Jupiter-9 85/2 + Jupiter-37A 135/3.5 + Helios 44-6 58/2
Nikor: Nikkor 50/1.4 + Nikkor 28/3.5 + Nikkor 35-105 Zoom + 36-72 Series E Zoom
Canon: Canon FD + 28/2.8 + 50/1.8 + Canon 35-105 Macro Zoom
Other: Rollei Planar HFT 50/1.8
|
|
| Back to top |
|
 |
scsambrook
Joined: 29 Mar 2009
Posts: 2167
Location: Glasgow Scotland
Expire: 2011-11-18
|
| Posted: Mon Sep 28, 2009 7:43 pm Post subject: |
|
|
scsambrook wrote:
The f3.5 was always rated highly by Canon users - it's much bigger and heavier than the the later "trombone" model and feels a far higher quality lens. It's a long time since I used the f3.5 - I borrowed one to try when I fancied the idea of one lens for everything - but in the end I decided a 35mm and a 100mm pair was better for the photography I was doing. The zoom was okay, but just not a handy or unobtrusive lens, which was what I wanted.
The prices have fallen very much in recent times, though I'd still go with the fixed focal lengths - faster, lighter and just a bit better performance. But these days you can get a 35-105 for less money than a 35/2.8 and a 100/2.8 - !
There was also a story that Canon didn't actually make the later version themselves, but the same tale was also told about the 35-105 Zuiko and another one from Minolta, so it may have been something the UK Tokina office made up 
_________________
Stephen
Equipment: Pentax DSLR for casual shooting, Lumix G1 and Fuji XE-1 for playing with old lenses, and Leica M8 because I still like the optical rangefinder system. |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
cooltouch
Joined: 15 Jan 2009
Posts: 9097
Location: Houston, Texas
|
| Posted: Mon Sep 28, 2009 11:21 pm Post subject: |
|
|
cooltouch wrote:
I own a copy of the New FD (not SSC) 35-105 f/3.5 (constant aperture) zoom. True it's largish, with a 72mm front filter size, and true, it's somewhat heavy. But it has a solid feel as a result. Too me, these minor inconveniences are well worth it. This is a great lens, and is one that I won't even consider parting with. Very sharp, nice bokeh. I've got pix around here somewhere . . .
Best,
Michael |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
djmike
Joined: 01 Apr 2009
Posts: 930
Location: Taiwan
|
| Posted: Tue Sep 29, 2009 12:27 am Post subject: |
|
|
djmike wrote:
Stephen & Michael, thanks. Mike
_________________
DSLR: Canon 400D
SLR: Nikon FM2 + Canon A-1 + Canon AE1-P + Praktica MTL-5B + Pentax Spotmatic F + Fujica ST801 + Voigtlander Bassematic + Voigtlander Vito + Rollei 35S + Rolleiflex SL35 ME + Canon QL17 GIII + Olympus Pen EE-3
Lenses
M42: CZJ Flektogon 35/2.4 + CZJ Flektogon Zebra 35/2.8 + CZJ Pancolar 50/1.8 + CZJ Sonnar 135/3.5 + CZJ Tessar 50/2.8 Chrome + Pentacon 135/2.8 + Pentacon 50/1.8 + SMC Takumar 50/1.4 + SMC Takumar 55/2 + SMC Takumar 135/3.5 + Fujinon 55/1.8 + Jupiter-9 85/2 + Jupiter-37A 135/3.5 + Helios 44-6 58/2
Nikor: Nikkor 50/1.4 + Nikkor 28/3.5 + Nikkor 35-105 Zoom + 36-72 Series E Zoom
Canon: Canon FD + 28/2.8 + 50/1.8 + Canon 35-105 Macro Zoom
Other: Rollei Planar HFT 50/1.8
|
|
| Back to top |
|
|
djmike
Joined: 01 Apr 2009
Posts: 930
Location: Taiwan
|
| Posted: Mon Oct 12, 2009 4:32 pm Post subject: |
|
|
djmike wrote:
I won and got the FD 35-105 f3.5-f4.5 today bu thave question about the "Macro" switch. This switch is not able fixed and will be switched back if I released it. And I can not find any difference from viewfinder if I switched it. How I use it correctly? Thanks. Mike
_________________
DSLR: Canon 400D
SLR: Nikon FM2 + Canon A-1 + Canon AE1-P + Praktica MTL-5B + Pentax Spotmatic F + Fujica ST801 + Voigtlander Bassematic + Voigtlander Vito + Rollei 35S + Rolleiflex SL35 ME + Canon QL17 GIII + Olympus Pen EE-3
Lenses
M42: CZJ Flektogon 35/2.4 + CZJ Flektogon Zebra 35/2.8 + CZJ Pancolar 50/1.8 + CZJ Sonnar 135/3.5 + CZJ Tessar 50/2.8 Chrome + Pentacon 135/2.8 + Pentacon 50/1.8 + SMC Takumar 50/1.4 + SMC Takumar 55/2 + SMC Takumar 135/3.5 + Fujinon 55/1.8 + Jupiter-9 85/2 + Jupiter-37A 135/3.5 + Helios 44-6 58/2
Nikor: Nikkor 50/1.4 + Nikkor 28/3.5 + Nikkor 35-105 Zoom + 36-72 Series E Zoom
Canon: Canon FD + 28/2.8 + 50/1.8 + Canon 35-105 Macro Zoom
Other: Rollei Planar HFT 50/1.8
|
|
| Back to top |
|
|
djmike
Joined: 01 Apr 2009
Posts: 930
Location: Taiwan
|
| Posted: Tue Oct 13, 2009 1:49 am Post subject: |
|
|
djmike wrote:
Hah... I got it. Switch it and turn barrel to left and it will switch to "Macro" mode.
Nice one. Mike
_________________
DSLR: Canon 400D
SLR: Nikon FM2 + Canon A-1 + Canon AE1-P + Praktica MTL-5B + Pentax Spotmatic F + Fujica ST801 + Voigtlander Bassematic + Voigtlander Vito + Rollei 35S + Rolleiflex SL35 ME + Canon QL17 GIII + Olympus Pen EE-3
Lenses
M42: CZJ Flektogon 35/2.4 + CZJ Flektogon Zebra 35/2.8 + CZJ Pancolar 50/1.8 + CZJ Sonnar 135/3.5 + CZJ Tessar 50/2.8 Chrome + Pentacon 135/2.8 + Pentacon 50/1.8 + SMC Takumar 50/1.4 + SMC Takumar 55/2 + SMC Takumar 135/3.5 + Fujinon 55/1.8 + Jupiter-9 85/2 + Jupiter-37A 135/3.5 + Helios 44-6 58/2
Nikor: Nikkor 50/1.4 + Nikkor 28/3.5 + Nikkor 35-105 Zoom + 36-72 Series E Zoom
Canon: Canon FD + 28/2.8 + 50/1.8 + Canon 35-105 Macro Zoom
Other: Rollei Planar HFT 50/1.8
|
|
| Back to top |
|
|
|
|
|
You cannot post new topics in this forum
You cannot reply to topics in this forum
You cannot edit your posts in this forum
You cannot delete your posts in this forum
You cannot vote in polls in this forum
|
Search
Memberlist
Register
Profile
Log in to check your private messages
Log in
