Canon 28mm f3.5 (Black version) LTM on M9 Testing shoots~

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Personally,I think Canon 28mm f3.5 LTM Black version is the best 28mm lens Canon had never made. Black paint 28mm is very rare and seems that this type is more modern than the other types.

So.....let us see what this lens can give to us~

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[Pikapig]

Nice shots Kevin...after looking at the pics, got to agree..this lens is nice!

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Originally Posted by Pikapig

Nice shots Kevin...after looking at the pics, got to agree..this lens is nice!

Hi~ Thanks for your watching~
I think this lens should be one of the best choices of sunshine street lens.

[farlymac]

So far, I've seen nothing but good results from the various Canon lenses presented here on RFf. Can't wait to get mine cleaned so I can use it. Of course, it also helps to have a good photographer behind the camera. Lovely shots Kevin.

PF

[Calzone]

Kevin,

Nice shots.

What makes you think the later black version is different optically than an earlier chrome version? I own a 28/3.5 chrome version and find it to be a great lens. I only shoot B&W and it loves rainy and overcast days also. Love the size. Also the Canon VF'er is rather nice and bright.

Do you also have a black VF'er?

Cal

[Calzone]

I just wanted to ask how bad was the purple fringing using such an old lens thats single coated on a M9?

I'm very curious because I do not shoot digital at all, but I'm wondering...

Cal

[regularchickens]

I see a lot of vignetting in some of those photos. Was that added in post?

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Originally Posted by farlymac

So far, I've seen nothing but good results from the various Canon lenses presented here on RFf. Can't wait to get mine cleaned so I can use it. Of course, it also helps to have a good photographer behind the camera. Lovely shots Kevin.

PF

Thanks~ I am glad that you like them~

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Originally Posted by Calzone

Kevin,

Nice shots.

What makes you think the later black version is different optically than an earlier chrome version? I own a 28/3.5 chrome version and find it to be a great lens. I only shoot B&W and it loves rainy and overcast days also. Love the size. Also the Canon VF'er is rather nice and bright.

Do you also have a black VF'er?

Cal

Thanks for your watching~
Sorry.... Actually I am not sure.... Only because it has unusual black paint and some users said it is the best 28mm compared with others canon 28mm. I think there must be something different from the other types. I need more information to support it.

Yes,my second black 28 3.5 also come from a black 28mm view finder.

This is my first 28 3.5(Black)

Flickr 上 KEVIN is listening Begin...... 的 CANON 28mm f3.5 Black Version

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Originally Posted by Calzone

I just wanted to ask how bad was the purple fringing using such an old lens thats single coated on a M9?

I'm very curious because I do not shoot digital at all, but I'm wondering...

Cal

Hi Cal,

Don't worry about it. As what I see, there is no purple fringing appears in the photos when I use 28mm lens or even 25mm lens on M9(Or maybe this could happen under special condition.). Purple fringing will happen on 19mm lens or other wider lens.

Wish this could help you.

[Calzone]

Kevin,

The black lens is very pretty. Also you are lucky to have the matching VF'er. Recently compared my Canon VF'er to an old metal Leica VF'er and my Canon was brighter, although the newer Leica plastic VF'er was just as bright as my Canon. Of course both the Leica VF'ers have bright lines though while the Canon doen't.

As I remember there is a physical difference between my old 28/3.5 and your black version as far as size and weight. Optically I believe they are the same. Your black version is kinda rare and of course more desirable.

Cal

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Originally Posted by regularchickens

I see a lot of vignetting in some of those photos. Was that added in post?

Thanks for watching~~

To be honest,I don't know what is the vignetting. But I can say all these photos were post without any PS.

Cheers

[Calzone]

Originally Posted by KEVIN-XU 愛 forever

Hi Cal,

Don't worry about it. As what I see, there is no purple fringing appears in the photos when I use 28mm lens or even 25mm lens on M9(Or maybe this could happen under special condition.). Purple fringing will happen on 19mm lens or other wider lens.

Wish this could help you.

Thanks. This is very helpful.

Cal

[Calzone]

Originally Posted by KEVIN-XU 愛 forever

Thanks for watching~~

To be honest,I don't know what is the vignetting. But I can say all these photos were post without any PS.

Cheers

My chrome version dates back to the early 50's. Back then they made resolution the most important factor in lens design and contrast was kinda secondary. Lenses like the 50 Rigid had remarkable center sharpness, but had soft corners.

My 28/3.5 vignettes wide open and less stopped down for that retro look, but it is a sharp lens that retains some of that retro look. I kinda like it.

BTW I know someone who had a 28/3.5 that he called mushy. I presume that he didn't have a good one.

Cal

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Originally Posted by Calzone

Kevin,

The black lens is very pretty. Also you are lucky to have the matching VF'er. Recently compared my Canon VF'er to an old metal Leica VF'er and my Canon was brighter, although the newer Leica plastic VF'er was just as bright as my Canon. Of course both the Leica VF'ers have bright lines though while the Canon doen't.

As I remember there is a physical difference between my old 28/3.5 and your black version as far as size and weight. Optically I believe they are the same. Your black version is kinda rare and of course more desirable.

Cal

Deeply thanks for your information~~ Seems I should correct myself~
Welcome to post your photos taken by canon 28mm f3.5. Maybe we can see is there any difference between them~

Cheers

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Originally Posted by Calzone

Kevin,

The black lens is very pretty. Also you are lucky to have the matching VF'er. Recently compared my Canon VF'er to an old metal Leica VF'er and my Canon was brighter, although the newer Leica plastic VF'er was just as bright as my Canon. Of course both the Leica VF'ers have bright lines though while the Canon doen't.

As I remember there is a physical difference between my old 28/3.5 and your black version as far as size and weight. Optically I believe they are the same. Your black version is kinda rare and of course more desirable.

Cal

Deeply thanks for your information~~ Seems I should correct myself~
Welcome to post your photos taken by canon 28mm f3.5. Maybe we can see is there any difference between them?

Cheers

[kermaier]

The later Canon LTM lenses with black anodized barrels have updated coatings vs. the earlier versions, but i don't think any have different optical formulas. My experience in this regard is with the 28/3.5, 35/2.8 and 50/1.8: The black-barreled versions are much lighter in weight; all have 40mm filter threads (the chrome 28/3.5 and 35/2.8 take 34mm filters); and the coatings have a gold reflection (rather than the purple/blue of the older models).

In the case of the 28/3.5 and 35/2.8, the later black model is significantly bigger than the chrome version. In my opinion, this makes the ergonomics much better, as the focus ring has a much better grip area. Also, the black model has evenly-spaced f-stop markings on the aperture ring, while the chrome model has logarithmically-spaced markings.

::Ari

[Calzone]

Ari,

Thanks for the post.

Cal

[vrgard]

Gotta admit that I like the imaging quality and small size of my older, chrome Canon 28/3.5 lens.

-Randy

[loneranger]

Had both the black and older silver versions, I much prefer the older design, much smaller and portable, and better build quality overall. The images looked the same to me.

[loneranger]

Originally Posted by KEVIN-XU 愛 forever

Deeply thanks for your information~~ Seems I should correct myself~
Welcome to post your photos taken by canon 28mm f3.5. Maybe we can see is there any difference between them?

Cheers

Kevin, I use the lens on my nex5 and i find that the corners just dont get sharp , even stopped down to f8 or f11, do you find the same thing on the M9 or is it just the nex5 sensor issue??

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Originally Posted by loneranger

Kevin, I use the lens on my nex5 and i find that the corners just dont get sharp , even stopped down to f8 or f11, do you find the same thing on the M9 or is it just the nex5 sensor issue??

Hi,

Yes,wide open will always make the corner doesn't very sharp also when using on M9. It is usual in Canon LTM and other old lenses. But I don't care about it~ Haha.

Cheers

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Thanks for all your information and experience sharing~~~ Welcome to post your nice photos taken by Canon 28mm f3.5~

Cheers,

Kevin