Cosina 20mm 3.8 for C/Y

[karabud]

Hi!
Know somedy it this Cosina is good lens?I`m thinking about use it on 5D..[/quote]

[scsambrook]

I have one in Canon FD fitting which I use on film - it's a far better lens than the price suggests. Whether it's "good enough" for your needs will depend on high strictly you judge image quality, but for me its creative capacity outweighs any lack of IQ relative to the Canon equivalent. I used to have a Canon and can say that there is a difference in sharpness and "punch", but it's not enough to worry me.

[karabud]

Thx!
I can buy it for about 100$ or 75 EU. It`s good price?
I`m looking fore something sharp at f/8; i don`t use wide angle a lot...

[aoleg]

I think the asking price is too high for this Cosina. $120 buys you a brand new, in box MC Arsat-H 20/2.8 (Nikon mount). I haven't compared the two lenses myself, but given the Arsat is a much newer design, I would place my bet on the Ukrainian lens. (Still waiting for mine to show up from Ukraine).

[karabud]

Thx a lot.
What about Tokina 24mm 2.8?
And Yashica 28mm ML?

[ManualFocus-G]

Try a Hoya 24/2.8 - about the same as a Tamron Adaptall 24/2.5, but a bit cheaper

[karabud]

Thx;) but it`s sharp and contrasty?
I`m looking for something good

[ManualFocus-G]

In that case I'd suggest the Zeiss 25/2.8 or ML 24/2.8 as second choice, but you are talking $200-$800 then

The Hoya and Tamron lenses are good performers, but certainly not the sharpest, although both are better than Vivitar/Tokina from my experience

[dakoo]

Yashica ML 28/2.8 is really cheap can be sometimes had for less than 15-20 USD
The results are really Good too.
U should get one !

[LucisPictor]

I used to have this Cosina lens (Nikon mount).
Generally, they are not too bad, but some seem to have issues.

[karabud]

[aoleg]

[Attila]

[karabud]

[Russ]

Pretty good lens. Especially fo the price. I had and used one for awhile. Some of them were made by Tokina, some by Cosina. Either version will serve you well. This snap won best of show at Mojave Desert comp. Made with the Cosina 19-20m f/3.8 glass).



Kiron Kid (Russ)

[cooltouch]

I have a Tamron 24mm f/2.5, and I have been quite pleased with its performance. Shortly after I bought it, I posted a review of it here. Here's a link to my comparison between the Tamron 24mm and a Nikkor 24mm f/2.8 I also own. I found it to compare very favorably with the Nikkor.

-- Scroll about halfway down for the images --

http://forum.mflenses.com/tamron-24mm-f-2-5-t22049,highlight,tamron+24mm.html

[Russ]

Both my Nikon 24mm f2 and my Panagor (Kiron) 24mm f/2.5 have delivered superb results.

KK

[karabud]

Thx!
What can you say about Yashica 21mm ML and CZ Flektogon 20mm 2.8?
What are good price fot this lenses?

[aoleg]

[digital029art]

I have the Vivitar version for PK. It's OK about f/8, pretty soft open. Not a lot of resolution if you want to make large prints, but it is very compact and well made. Good street lens ..

[alex]

[karabud]

I bought Yashica 28 and i recive faulty lens....so i`m one more time start searching
Maybe Yashica 24mm ML is good but is expensive like Zeiss!

[F16SUNSHINE]

I agree the ML 21 is great.
There is one right here for the normal price
http://www.mkoptics.net/lists.htm
One of our members.

[karabud]

I can get one for 275 eu, but i`m searching for something cheaper...

[karabud]

Ok. Now i finally know what i want to buy.One of two:
1. Yashica ML 24mm 2.8 for 200$
2. Olympus 28mm 2.8 for 110$

Which lens is better?