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Nikos
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 Posted: Sat Aug 21, 2010 7:41 pm Post subject: Which 50mm ? |
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Nikos wrote:
I "need" a fast (i.e. 1.4) 50mm lens.
(Why carry one lens when you can cary 5 or more??)
I try to decide between a Zeiss 50mm Contax and alternatives like SMC Takumars.
The alternatives seem cheaper. Are they as good?
One thing I dislike about the Zeiss is its six-blade aperture.
How does it render OOF highlights?
Oh! I just realised this is the perfect flame-bait 
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Cameras: Canon EOS 5D Mark II, Sony α7R, Sony NEX-5N
MF lenses:
SLR:
Canon TS-E 17mm f/4, Zeiss 2.8/21 ZE, Zeiss 2/28 Contax, Zeiss 2/35 ZE, Zeiss 1.4/50 Contax, Zeiss 1.4/85 Contax, Zeiss Makro 2/100 ZE,
Zeiss 2/135 Contax, Zeiss 2.8/135 Contax, Zeiss Vario-Sonnar 35-70 Contax, Zeiss Vario-Sonnar 100-300 Contax, Zeiss F-Distagon Rollei, Canon FD 24mm f2, Minolta MD Rokkor 35mm f2.8
Rangefinder:
Zeiss 4.5/21 C Biogon ZM, Zeiss 2/35 Biogon ZM, Voigtländer 15mm f/4.5 Heliar L39, Leica Tele-Elmarit 2.8/90mm, Zeiss 2/45 Contax G, Zeiss 2.8/90 Contax G, Canon 50mm 1.8 LTM
AF lenses: Canon 15mm f/2.8 Fisheye, Canon 24-70 f/2.8 L, Canon 70-200 f/2.8 L IS II, Canon 70-200 f/4 L, Canon 300 f/4 L IS, Canon 100 f/2.8 macro
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ManualFocus-G
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| Posted: Sat Aug 21, 2010 7:52 pm Post subject: |
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ManualFocus-G wrote:
Bear in mind that the Takumar 50/1.4 doesn't work on Canon full frame without a shave 
I love the Planar for it's 3D qualities and sharpness at f2.8, but the bokeh isn't for everyone 
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revers
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Location: In the country just north of Toronto Canada
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| Posted: Sat Aug 21, 2010 7:52 pm Post subject: |
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revers wrote:
I am pleased with my Minolta 50/1.4.
You might find this thread interesting.
http://forum.mflenses.com/four-50s-compared-t28276.html
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Panasonic G1, GF1, 14-45, 45-200 & various legacy lenses.
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Attila
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| Posted: Sat Aug 21, 2010 8:06 pm Post subject: |
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Attila wrote:
If you can afford it always pick-up Contax nothing else, just look Orio, Poilu etc
I have good experience with Olympus OM 1.4 too , cheap as Takumar. Nikon AIS 1.4 another one I think better than Oly or Tak.
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davidbrat
Joined: 18 Aug 2009
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Location: Between France & Spain...
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| Posted: Sat Aug 21, 2010 8:19 pm Post subject: |
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davidbrat wrote:
Sure you can find in my flickr stream some examples of how does the Planar renders OOF highlights.
As for me I would not hesitate. Zeiss Planar, what else ?! |
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hinnerker
Joined: 17 Aug 2009
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Location: Germany near Kiel
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| Posted: Sat Aug 21, 2010 8:26 pm Post subject: |
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hinnerker wrote:
Leica Summilux 1.4/50mm near #3.000.000 and you will forget the rest... 
A Planar 1.4/50mm is also a good choice..
If you look for a real fast one.. take a converted Canon FD 1.2/55mm SSC..
@1.4 its a great oponent to the Summilux..
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but if you look for a cheap one... take the Olympus above #serial 1.100.000
or a SMC - M Pentax..
Cheers
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Nikos
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| Posted: Sat Aug 21, 2010 9:13 pm Post subject: |
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Nikos wrote:
OK. I got the Planar.
This is my 4th Zeiss since May...
Seems in perfect condition.
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Cameras: Canon EOS 5D Mark II, Sony α7R, Sony NEX-5N
MF lenses:
SLR:
Canon TS-E 17mm f/4, Zeiss 2.8/21 ZE, Zeiss 2/28 Contax, Zeiss 2/35 ZE, Zeiss 1.4/50 Contax, Zeiss 1.4/85 Contax, Zeiss Makro 2/100 ZE,
Zeiss 2/135 Contax, Zeiss 2.8/135 Contax, Zeiss Vario-Sonnar 35-70 Contax, Zeiss Vario-Sonnar 100-300 Contax, Zeiss F-Distagon Rollei, Canon FD 24mm f2, Minolta MD Rokkor 35mm f2.8
Rangefinder:
Zeiss 4.5/21 C Biogon ZM, Zeiss 2/35 Biogon ZM, Voigtländer 15mm f/4.5 Heliar L39, Leica Tele-Elmarit 2.8/90mm, Zeiss 2/45 Contax G, Zeiss 2.8/90 Contax G, Canon 50mm 1.8 LTM
AF lenses: Canon 15mm f/2.8 Fisheye, Canon 24-70 f/2.8 L, Canon 70-200 f/2.8 L IS II, Canon 70-200 f/4 L, Canon 300 f/4 L IS, Canon 100 f/2.8 macro
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Nikos
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| Posted: Sat Aug 21, 2010 9:15 pm Post subject: |
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Nikos wrote:
| hinnerker wrote: |
| Leica Summilux 1.4/50mm near #3.000.000 and you will forget the rest... |
I do not own a house to sell
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Cameras: Canon EOS 5D Mark II, Sony α7R, Sony NEX-5N
MF lenses:
SLR:
Canon TS-E 17mm f/4, Zeiss 2.8/21 ZE, Zeiss 2/28 Contax, Zeiss 2/35 ZE, Zeiss 1.4/50 Contax, Zeiss 1.4/85 Contax, Zeiss Makro 2/100 ZE,
Zeiss 2/135 Contax, Zeiss 2.8/135 Contax, Zeiss Vario-Sonnar 35-70 Contax, Zeiss Vario-Sonnar 100-300 Contax, Zeiss F-Distagon Rollei, Canon FD 24mm f2, Minolta MD Rokkor 35mm f2.8
Rangefinder:
Zeiss 4.5/21 C Biogon ZM, Zeiss 2/35 Biogon ZM, Voigtländer 15mm f/4.5 Heliar L39, Leica Tele-Elmarit 2.8/90mm, Zeiss 2/45 Contax G, Zeiss 2.8/90 Contax G, Canon 50mm 1.8 LTM
AF lenses: Canon 15mm f/2.8 Fisheye, Canon 24-70 f/2.8 L, Canon 70-200 f/2.8 L IS II, Canon 70-200 f/4 L, Canon 300 f/4 L IS, Canon 100 f/2.8 macro
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Attila
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Attila wrote:
Congrats!
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Fretless Pete
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Fretless Pete wrote:
Bah - too late. I was going to suggest an EBC Fujinon, if you could have lived with 55m instead of 50mm and f1.8 instead of f1.4
I'll still post the piccies - i love this lens
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ManualFocus-G
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ManualFocus-G wrote:
Yay! Another Planarer!
Pete - that Fujinon looks very good as well 
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Fretless Pete
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Fretless Pete wrote:
I agree MFG - and was VERY cheap..£40 ( GBP )
beautiful lens, but then so is that Planar
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