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Canon Portrait Lens for M3


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Hello,

 

 

I am considering to purchase a portrait lens for my M3. As my budget is somewhat

limited, I look for a Nikkor 85mm as an alternative to the 90mm Summicron, Elmar

or Elmarit. For this, I am wondering if there is an adapter Nikon lens --> Leica

M body. Any experiences or advices out there with this combination?

 

Thank you for your comments.

 

Christian

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You would be best off looking for an LTM Nikkor rather than a Contax type bayonet, and going from there to an ordinary M/S adaptor. Really you would be better off looking at the equivalent Canon RF lens, as they are all LTM, RF coupled, and the last time I looked, reasonably priced
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The Elmar 90/4 isn't razor sharp at wide apertures, which may be what you want in a portrait lens. Not a high contrast lens, either. Matches the 90mm framelines in the finder as well, which is a plus!

 

The LTM Nikkor 85/2 is pricey. Excellent lens, short, handles well. The LTM Nikkor 105/2.5 is even pricier.

 

The 85mm LTM Canon 85/2.0 and 85/1.9 are a more modestly priced. Longer, a bit awkward to handle. Better than the Elmar, but not as good as the Nikkor.

 

The LTM Canon 100/3.5 is an excellent, light, compact, and sharp lens. Not too pricey.

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I have the Canon Leica screw mount 85/f1.8 and would very highly recommend it. The only

problem is finding one in good shape. Actually the best bet by far of any is a modern lens

such as the Voigtlanders; less chance of problems typically encountered with old lenses, such

as fungus, cleaning marks, broken aperture mechanism, etc.

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The best is the Summicron 90/2. The Voigtlander 90/3.5 is also very good.

 

I totally agree with Orville. It is hard to find a Canon 85/1.8 in top condition. That goes for

most used Canon and Nikon RF lenses. In Japan it is fairly easy, as we have an avalanche of

used lenses to choose from. I have a Canon 85/1.5 in LTM that I love (great with the M8's

75mm frame). The Voigtlander would your most economical and best quality choice.

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