voigtlander 35/2.5 CV VS canon 35/2

[alcavalli]

Don't worry for your prevoius tone Djon, your posts are always very interesting, you are very competent on photographics equipment. the photos was taken without shade because I haven't one for canon (but I have one for CV). You are right whe you say that 45 years must be considered

I'd like to compare Canon 35 2.8 with CV but I dont't have the first one. I made some test on this two lenses (35/2 and CV) and I'd like to submit my impression to the forum.

I think that someone are interested to compare this 2 lenses because canon 35/2 it's one of the best canon lens in his focal lenght, if not the best (for canon ltm mount obviously) and there are several peoples that want to buy a 35 ltm lens and are interested on this two. I hope that my reflection can help someone and also the confront can help me too


Thanks Djon

[caila77]

Sorry I did't seen that I wrote with my brother logon alcavalli

[justins7]

You guys also need to consider ergonomics and build quality. I loved the size of my Canon 35, but it broke during a trip to Spain. The aperture blades fell out of place, never to return, and they were loose in the lens. No one could repair it.

I am quite sure this lens was produced for a long time (into the 1970's?), but it may be of lower build-quality than the VC, which would be brand-new.

[djon]

If the 35 CV is like my Nokton, any Canon is far-better-built. I think the 35 f2 was terminated in the early Sixties.

Hard to believe you couldn't find someone to repair that lens. Did you contact any of the repair people mentioned on this Forum? Sherry Krauter?

[justins7]

According to http://www.photoethnography.com/Clas...html~mainFrame
it was produced until 1972.

My Canon 35mm broke a long time ago (maybe 7 years). I decided to use my other lenses instead.

I frankly feel like my CV 28mm 3.5 and 40mm 1.4 are at least close to the Canon (1960's) level of quality. I just wish VC could make a 35mm 2.0 as small as the Canon 35.

[ray_g]

Originally Posted by justins7

You guys also need to consider ergonomics and build quality. I loved the size of my Canon 35, but it broke during a trip to Spain. The aperture blades fell out of place, never to return, and they were loose in the lens. No one could repair it.

I am quite sure this lens was produced for a long time (into the 1970's?), but it may be of lower build-quality than the VC, which would be brand-new.

I have a great canon lens that needs a small pin according to Mark Hama (pls see old thread on http://www.rangefinderforum.com/foru...t=canon+35%2F2)

Do you still have the broken lens? If I can use it for parts (ie that was not the same pin that broke in yours), I would like to offer to buy it. My lens has been waiting a looong time for the necessary part to come along.

[Mulholland]

I have a Canon f2 35mm and the aperture blades collapsed too. Sherry Krauter made it as good as new for no more than the cost of a regular CLA and it has been fine since. I've used the Canon and the CV lens and thought the new lenses were at least as sharp but just a bit "harsh". That is a pretty subjective opinion!

[ray_g]

Thanks for the info. Hama gave up on trying to fabricate the tiny pin, but if I continue to be unsuccessful at finding the necessary part, I may give Sherry a try.

[justins7]

Ray,
I'd be glad to help you out. I still have the lens somewhere. Give me a few days to find it and I'll let you know more.

Justin

[ray_g]

Thanks, Justin.

[ankaka]

Having both, I’d say they’re more similar than different.