irvin_selimovic

<p>I just registered to disagree with some people.</p>

<p>While I may not be very much into techical aspects of a certain lens, like some people around here, I can tell you my experience with the pancolar. (Red "MC" one)</p>

<p>My first 50 was EF 50 1.8, and it was a good lens for the money. Later I acquired SMC takumar 50 1.4, Helios 58/2 (five different versions) yashica 50 1.9. Those were all good fifties, but when I got the pancolar all the others just collected dust and were sold. Pancolar may not be the sharpest, or have the most pleasing bokeh..but over all it was best 50 I ever used. Great micro contrast, very good sharpness wide open, slightly nervous bokeh, but I like that. Plus there is the great focus ring and ability to focus down to 0.35m, and thats just great for normal lens. I just love the way it renders images. Ive also shot Rokkor 50 1.4 extensively.<br>

Later I acquired Yashica ML 50 1.4 which i love just as much, but never could replace one with another. One should definitely try it before listening to everybody else, you might fall in love like I did.</p>

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<p>I just registered to disagree with some people.</p>

<p>While I may not be very much into techical aspects of a certain lens, like some people around here, I can tell you my experience with the pancolar. (Red "MC" one)</p>

<p>My first 50 was EF 50 1.8, and it was a good lens for the money. Later I acquired SMC takumar 50 1.4, Helios 58/2 (five different versions) yashica 50 1.9. Those were all good fifties, but when I got the pancolar all the others just collected dust and were sold. Pancolar may not be the sharpest, or have the most pleasing bokeh..but over all it was best 50 I ever used. Great micro contrast, very good sharpness wide open, slightly nervous bokeh, but I like that. Plus there is the great focus ring and ability to focus down to 0.35m, and thats just great for normal lens. I just love the way it renders images. Ive also shot Rokkor 50 1.4 extensively.<br>

Later I acquired Yashica ML 50 1.4 which i love just as much, but never could replace one with another. One should definitely try it before listening to everybody else, you might fall in love like I did.</p>