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Old 03-20-2008   #26
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The only sub $500.00 lens that made me go 'wow' when I got one was my Canon 50mm f1.2 Not everyone's cup of tea I agree because it does have some limitations and it's damned heavy with an incredibly long focus throw ... but the 'wow' factor was definitely there for me when I first shot it wide open in low light. It suffers noticable edge softness at larger apertures but I don't care ... it's magnificent!

The next lens in this catagory would be my little collapsable 50mm f3.5 Red Scale Elmar ... very special also!

I also agree that the 15mm Heliar is spectacular ... though limited!
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Canon 50/1.4 M39(from what I've seen so far this lens is at least as sharp as the Summilux 50 pre-asph).

Summaron 35/3.5. I have come to really appreciate this lens, partly because, due to it's small size, it's always on the IIIf. It produces the classic "Leica look": smooth tonality, subtle bokeh, and high resolution with medium contrast when stopped down. Its color rendition is quite cold, but still accurate. For B&W with good light it's perfect. Obviously not a great low light lens for hand held shots.
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Lenses that make you go WOW for less than $500
Old 03-21-2008   #28
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Lenses that make you go WOW for less than $500
My Contax G Planar 45 and Biogon 28... wow, wow and wow again!!! Both lenses are second to none....
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