What are the other alternative lenses that will adapt to EOS other than the Leica, Zeiss and Zuiko that are worth a look. Nothing exotic, just affordable and usable lenses. Please recommend.
Nikkors.
Many of the M42 as well as Russian lenses.
I am not familiar with the latter; you would have to research.
which Nikkor is worth a look?
I am having difficulty understanding the Pentax as well...what SMC Takumar, A*, K-mount, M42 mount, etc.
AFAIK, no go for Minolta, Canon FD.
The AI/AIS series of Nikor MF lenses are excellent. Some lenses need slight modification like the 20f2.8 and 50f1.2. Most of the rest are OK. The 105f1.8 & 105f2.5 AIS are very popular.
The 28f2.8 AIS with CRC can be considered side by side with the Leica Elmarit 28f2.8 and the CZ Contax 28f2.8.
Pentax Takumars, the earlier M42 Pentax Takumars especially those Super-Multi-Coated (S-M-C) Takumars are the best. The current Pentak K mount MF lenses are also fine lenses but most of them need some modification to remove the aperture lever and the 'fin'.
Anthony Lee
Cosina?
Just checked out the price of the Nikkor AI-S on eBay. Wow! quite expensive leh. Got any photo samples to show how it draws?
Which of the Pentax Takumars are recommended?
If you are refering to Voigtlander, they are becoming mainstream with the EF mount.
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Are the Yashica as good as the Contax? I heard some mentioned Mamiya. Any mama miya ones from them?
I see Yashica ML 50mm f1.7 going for very cheap...I wonder how the Yashica compares with the Contax 50mm f1.7 ?
try the Minolta Rokkor 58/1.2 for portraits...the bokeh is awesome. almost comparable to the EF 85/1.2
i got a copy from the US and use it on my 5D..looking for a split prism focus screen now
try the Minolta Rokkor 58/1.2 for portraits...the bokeh is awesome. almost comparable to the EF 85/1.2
i got a copy from the US and use it on my 5D..looking for a split prism focus screen now
Anyone has any idea about these 2 UWA? Both can be had for less than S$200. Are they any good?
- Arsat 20mm f3.5
- Spiratone 18mm f3.5
there is also a voigtlander 20mm f/3.5 ii.
and it comes in canon ef mount too.
ok maybe these above are too alternative. Which UWA below would you choose that can go on 5DMkII?
1) Leica Elmarit 19mm f2.8 version I ~S$1.4k
2) Olympus OM 21m f2.8, ~S$1.2k
3) Nikkor AIS 20m f2.8 ~S$0.6k
I am wondering would the old Nikkor AIS 20mm live up to the performance of the newer AFS14-24???
I owned the Nikkor 20mm f2.8 and I didn't like it in terms of image IQ when compared to my Elmarit 28 and CY 28. There is no OM 21f2.8 but only in f2 or f3.5. These can be used on 5d2 and have pretty good reputation. You have to make sure you get the right copy. Also the Elmarit 19mm f2.8 but be prepared to do some minor surgery.
For me I will stick to what I have ( my 28s) as I am not confortable with UWA.
ok maybe these above are too alternative. Which UWA below would you choose that can go on 5DMkII?
1) Leica Elmarit 19mm f2.8 version I ~S$1.4k
2) Olympus OM 21m f2.8, ~S$1.2k
3) Nikkor AIS 20m f2.8 ~S$0.6k
I am wondering would the old Nikkor AIS 20mm live up to the performance of the newer AFS14-24???