Which 35mm LTM lens?

<p>I just decided to buy a 35mm LTM lens, just to see how it compares to a 50mm. Which ones are good for street? I heard that the canon 50/1.8 ltm is pretty good. Any other choices? Leica of course haha. Thanks :)</p>

<p>If you plan sticking to film you could get a Jupiter. (All I have & know but honestly: I was very happy to replace it with a Konica for my Ms)</p>

<p>Choices from a facebook group</p>

<p>Current choices :<br>

1. Voigtlander Ultron 35mm F1.7 LTM<br />2. Voigtlander Color Skopar 35mm F2.5 LTM<br />3. A leica?</p>

<p>there were 35 mm Canon lenses f2.8, f3.2, f1.8, f2, f1.5. The 1.8 was discontinued in favour of the f2, which is well regarded.<br>

Leica had two f3.5 lenses, of which the later Summaron is better regarded, if clean.<br>

There are really lots more older lenses of other brands. The Modern Voigtlander 35's are better coated and less likely to give trouble if purchased sight unseen.<br>

Of course you need one. Traditionally, set at the hyperfocal distance, they have been considered very good for unobtrusive street photography.</p>

 

<p>Boy, you're really jumping all over the place with what seems to be unfocussed lens choices, with another 50 earlier in the week, now a 35. Sorry, but IMHO this is insane....you obviously have a severe case of GAS :). Anyway, you should define the characteristics you are seeking from a 35 to get really good advice. Presently I'm using a CV 35/2.5 and find it very satisfactory for a 35. However, my all time favorite is the Leica 35/2.8 Summaron, which irenders slightly soft in the corners at wider apertures. The Crons and CVs have much finer edge definition and contrast.</p>

<p>I had an example of the Jupiter of which Jochen speaks. It worked well and did not cost much. However, it has a bulbous rear which does not go into all cameras. My CV Ultron was also good until it developed haze: although some may not like its size. But my favourite was the Summaron f/3.5 which I used on an M3 for seventeen years. I understand that the f/2.8 version is somewhat better.</p>

<p>Another vote here for a Summaron 3.5 or 2.8, but it really depends on how much your willing to spend? At one extreme, a Summicron 35/2.0 "eight element" in LTM is rare and very collectible, at the other various Japanese products as mentioned above? Most of us will acknowledge the Leica product as holding value better than something from VC. I personally had a VC Ultron f1.7: found it too large, with a poor quality mount, and quite expensive as well!</p>

<p>I'm most likely getting the Voigtlander Color Skopar 35/2.5 LTM</p>

<p>I have a 35/2.8 Xenogon, which I believe is older than I am. </p>

<p>It is nice and small, and fits in the case even with the lens hood on.</p>

The Jupiter-12 will jam up on several LTM cameras- such as the Canon P and Canon 7. It will work with the early ones, will even fit a Leica M Monochrom. But- the light baffles in several cameras cause problems with it.

 

Get the 35/1.7 Ultron.

<p>The V-C 35mm f2.5 is a very good choice, particularly if you shoot B&W.</p>

<p>Another vote for the 35mm Voigtlander Color Skopar PII. I use it on my M8 and my film Ms. Excellent image quality, especially for the price, and its "pancake" profile makes for a very compact system.</p>

<p>If price is not necessarily below $1500, the Nikkor 35mm/1.8 ltm is a fine performer. <br>

Most likely, for the money, the CV lenses cannot be beaten in value overall. </p>