Canon fd new 35/2 compared to Flektogon 35/2.4?

[ludoo]

Since getting an fd 85/1.8 a few weeks ago, I've fallen in love with fd lenses. I have just found locally a 35/2 at a great, great price and since I already have the Flektogon I'm wondering if any of you have both and can give me a summary of their differences. If the fd is good enough, I might sell my flek and invest in more fd lenses (a 24/2 and 50/1.4 probably).

[IAZA]

I have FD 35/2 SSC, Flek 35/2,8 black & Flek 35/2,4
Flek 2,8 has shorter closest focus ( 0,18 ) flek 2,4 has 0,2 FD has 0,3
All sharp at wideopen, at least for me.
FD is weighter
In my opinion Flek 2,4 has better color & contrast, but different isn't really big deal

If I have time this weekend, I'll try side by side

[ludoo]

IAZA thanks, I'll try them side by side and decide if I'll still keep the Flek.

[Attila]

Look forward your test, without knowledge of FD lenses I expect near same quality , minimal differences as IAZA said.

[trifox]

I know Flek 2.4/35 very well -- both version: for PRakticar and m42 mount

I can speak for FD lenses but not for FD 35 f2

My advice is: keep both ..

tf

[ludoo]

[ludoo]

I picked up the lens this morning, a few scratches on the front beauty rings, and quite a bit of tiny points (probably evaporated oil) on the second element, visible only from behind against a light.

It seems to be working pretty well, this is a quick shot on my NX10 taken five minutes ago on my balcony, at f2



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