35mm Lens Club - all you need is 35mm...

edom31 · 10-10-2019, 11:17 AM

Originally posted by pepperberry farm

in comparison to what other 35mm lenses?

To be fair, those meeting at least the last two of these criteria:

- Film era
- MF
- Non-Macro

**pepperberry farm** · 10-10-2019, 11:23 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by edom31

To be fair, those meeting at least the last two of these criteria:

- Film era
- MF
- Non-Macro

I'll automatically disqualify the DA 35 Macro Limited, just for argument's sake...

that leaves me with:

Soligor C/D 35/2 P (M42)
SMC 35/2
Mamiya Sekor 35/2.8 (M42)
SMC 35/3.5

and I can honestly say, right now, that the Soligor 35 is the 800 lb gorilla in this mix... it's a truly exceptional lens...

edom31 · 10-10-2019, 11:32 AM

Originally posted by pepperberry farm

I'll automatically disqualify the DA 35 Macro Limited, just for argument's sake...

that leaves me with:

Soligor C/D 35/2 P (M42)
SMC 35/2
Mamiya Sekor 35/2.8 (M42)
SMC 35/3.5

and I can honestly say, right now, that the Soligor 35 is the 800 lb gorilla in this mix... it's a truly exceptional lens...

Nice solid competition there - I've seen what the Soligor C/D can do (and the Mamiya first hand)...

I would argue that you should try a SMC Tak 35/3.5 as well; but the SMC 35/3.5 shares that optical design (with bigger filter thread and closer MFD to the K series).

On my end of things, it is a battle between the SMC Tak and the Rikenon XR, with the latter perhaps having better bokeh, and the tak having more vivid colours. My Mamiya and the M 35/3.5 are a step below these two.

**pepperberry farm** · 10-10-2019, 11:37 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by edom31

Nice solid competition there - I've seen what the Soligor C/D can do (and the Mamiya first hand)...

I would argue that you should try a SMC Tak 35/3.5 as well; but the SMC 35/3.5 shares that optical design (with bigger filter thread and closer MFD to the K series).

On my end of things, it is a battle between the SMC Tak and the Rikenon XR, with the latter perhaps having better bokeh, and the tak having more vivid colours. My Mamiya and the M 35/3.5 are a step below these two.

gotcha - I'd like a Takumar 35mm f2, not sure which version I'd rather have (early or late) but that's on my radar...

the Mamiya is underwhelming for me and it is on the edge of being for sale...

Jonathan Mac · 10-11-2019, 03:05 AM - **2 Likes**

That Rikenon is really producing some great results.

Originally posted by pepperberry farm

gotcha - I'd like a Takumar 35mm f2, not sure which version I'd rather have (early or late) but that's on my radar...

I had the 49mm-filter-thread version and it was quite poor. Pretty sharp in the centre wide open but the edges never got really sharp, even at f/8, and that was on APS-C. It's a lovely lens to use simply because it's a Takumar, but optically not great. My M 35/2 is better.

The larger filter thread version may be better, but I haven't tried it.

edom31 · 10-11-2019, 06:19 AM - **4 Likes**

Last few samples from my Rikenon XR 35/2.8 for a while = rest of my gear finally out of storage... time to re-discover!

08amczb · 10-13-2019, 11:58 AM - **3 Likes**

DA 35 F2.4:

**pepperberry farm** · 10-19-2019, 03:57 AM - **2 Likes**

**pepperberry farm** · 10-19-2019, 03:57 AM - **2 Likes**

**Robin** · 10-19-2019, 06:53 AM

Hmmmm, I have a FA 35mm f2 AL, but I'm supposing you actually want a photo or two?

**pepperberry farm** · 10-19-2019, 07:23 AM

Originally posted by Robin

Hmmmm, I have a FA 35mm f2 AL, but I'm supposing you actually want a photo or two?

now that you have mentioned having one... yes!

**Robin** · 10-20-2019, 07:45 AM - **2 Likes**

Originally posted by pepperberry farm

now that you have mentioned having one... yes!

I don't have a vast array of photos from this lens, as it's fairly new to my collection. For this one I took the K-x and 35mm for a walk around old Pietermaritzburg. Sadly there are not many historic buildings left, and maintenance and upkeep of them is often neglected.

pathdoc · 10-23-2019, 08:30 AM - **3 Likes**

How the mighty have fallen.

35mm Super Tak, *istDS, SOOC.

Aaron28 · 10-24-2019, 08:52 PM - **3 Likes**

suntar 35/f2.8 m42 auto (had to tape down the pin no manual switch) on the K-50.....2 frames stitched with Microsoft ice

danielwritesback · 10-26-2019, 12:02 AM - **1 Like**

Random old 35mm m42 stopdown lens. It was anamorphically wide and really flat contrast. After some post-process, then I noticed that the resolution was more than adequate and it didn't fringe at at all. Despite the extra lever, the handling and focus was faster than a zoom lens. Still on a search for a 35 with pizazz.

10-19-2019, 03:57 AM - 2 Likes	#143
pepperberry farm amateur dirt farmer Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: probably out in a field somewhere... Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 41,660 Original Poster	K-3 with Rikenon XR 35mm f2.8

10-19-2019, 03:57 AM - 2 Likes	#144
pepperberry farm amateur dirt farmer Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: probably out in a field somewhere... Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 41,660 Original Poster	K-3 with Rikenon XR 35mm f2.8

10-20-2019, 07:45 AM - 2 Likes	#147
Robin Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Pietermaritzburg Photos: Gallery Posts: 432	Originally posted by pepperberry farm now that you have mentioned having one... yes! I don't have a vast array of photos from this lens, as it's fairly new to my collection. For this one I took the K-x and 35mm for a walk around old Pietermaritzburg. Sadly there are not many historic buildings left, and maintenance and upkeep of them is often neglected. Last edited by Robin; 10-20-2019 at 07:58 AM.

10-26-2019, 12:02 AM - 1 Like	#150
danielwritesback Forum Member Join Date: Oct 2019 Location: Oklahoma, U.S. Photos: Gallery Posts: 81	Random old 35mm m42 stopdown lens. It was anamorphically wide and really flat contrast. After some post-process, then I noticed that the resolution was more than adequate and it didn't fringe at at all. Despite the extra lever, the handling and focus was faster than a zoom lens. Still on a search for a 35 with pizazz. Last edited by danielwritesback; 10-26-2019 at 05:53 AM.

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10-10-2019, 11:17 AM	#136
edom31 Pentaxian Join Date: Nov 2017 Location: Garden City, NY Photos: Gallery Posts: 6,349	Originally posted by pepperberry farm in comparison to what other 35mm lenses? To be fair, those meeting at least the last two of these criteria: - Film era - MF - Non-Macro

10-10-2019, 11:23 AM - 1 Like	#137
pepperberry farm amateur dirt farmer Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: probably out in a field somewhere... Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 41,660 Original Poster	Originally posted by edom31 To be fair, those meeting at least the last two of these criteria: - Film era - MF - Non-Macro I'll automatically disqualify the DA 35 Macro Limited, just for argument's sake... that leaves me with: Soligor C/D 35/2 P (M42) SMC 35/2 Mamiya Sekor 35/2.8 (M42) SMC 35/3.5 and I can honestly say, right now, that the Soligor 35 is the 800 lb gorilla in this mix... it's a truly exceptional lens...

10-10-2019, 11:32 AM	#138
edom31 Pentaxian Join Date: Nov 2017 Location: Garden City, NY Photos: Gallery Posts: 6,349	Originally posted by pepperberry farm I'll automatically disqualify the DA 35 Macro Limited, just for argument's sake... that leaves me with: Soligor C/D 35/2 P (M42) SMC 35/2 Mamiya Sekor 35/2.8 (M42) SMC 35/3.5 and I can honestly say, right now, that the Soligor 35 is the 800 lb gorilla in this mix... it's a truly exceptional lens... Nice solid competition there - I've seen what the Soligor C/D can do (and the Mamiya first hand)... I would argue that you should try a SMC Tak 35/3.5 as well; but the SMC 35/3.5 shares that optical design (with bigger filter thread and closer MFD to the K series). On my end of things, it is a battle between the SMC Tak and the Rikenon XR, with the latter perhaps having better bokeh, and the tak having more vivid colours. My Mamiya and the M 35/3.5 are a step below these two.

10-10-2019, 11:37 AM - 1 Like	#139
pepperberry farm amateur dirt farmer Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: probably out in a field somewhere... Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 41,660 Original Poster	Originally posted by edom31 Nice solid competition there - I've seen what the Soligor C/D can do (and the Mamiya first hand)... I would argue that you should try a SMC Tak 35/3.5 as well; but the SMC 35/3.5 shares that optical design (with bigger filter thread and closer MFD to the K series). On my end of things, it is a battle between the SMC Tak and the Rikenon XR, with the latter perhaps having better bokeh, and the tak having more vivid colours. My Mamiya and the M 35/3.5 are a step below these two. gotcha - I'd like a Takumar 35mm f2, not sure which version I'd rather have (early or late) but that's on my radar... the Mamiya is underwhelming for me and it is on the edge of being for sale...

10-11-2019, 03:05 AM - 2 Likes	#140
Jonathan Mac Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Madrid, Spain Posts: 10,894	That Rikenon is really producing some great results. Originally posted by pepperberry farm gotcha - I'd like a Takumar 35mm f2, not sure which version I'd rather have (early or late) but that's on my radar... I had the 49mm-filter-thread version and it was quite poor. Pretty sharp in the centre wide open but the edges never got really sharp, even at f/8, and that was on APS-C. It's a lovely lens to use simply because it's a Takumar, but optically not great. My M 35/2 is better. The larger filter thread version may be better, but I haven't tried it.

10-11-2019, 06:19 AM - 4 Likes	#141
edom31 Pentaxian Join Date: Nov 2017 Location: Garden City, NY Photos: Gallery Posts: 6,349	Last few samples from my Rikenon XR 35/2.8 for a while = rest of my gear finally out of storage... time to re-discover!

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08amczb Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Posts: 796	DA 35 F2.4:

10-19-2019, 06:53 AM	#145
Robin Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Pietermaritzburg Photos: Gallery Posts: 432	Hmmmm, I have a FA 35mm f2 AL, but I'm supposing you actually want a photo or two?

10-19-2019, 07:23 AM	#146
pepperberry farm amateur dirt farmer Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: probably out in a field somewhere... Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 41,660 Original Poster	Originally posted by Robin Hmmmm, I have a FA 35mm f2 AL, but I'm supposing you actually want a photo or two? now that you have mentioned having one... yes!

10-23-2019, 08:30 AM - 3 Likes	#148
pathdoc Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2015 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 6,381	How the mighty have fallen. 35mm Super Tak, *istDS, SOOC.

10-24-2019, 08:52 PM - 3 Likes	#149
Aaron28 Pentaxian Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Huntsville, Al Posts: 7,131	suntar 35/f2.8 m42 auto (had to tape down the pin no manual switch) on the K-50.....2 frames stitched with Microsoft ice