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marcwilson Offline Upload & Sell: Off p.1 #1 · Contax zeiss 35mm 2.8 versus canon 35mm F2 Hi, An old topic and not looking to generate big discussions but does anyone have any links to IQ comparisons between a Contax Zeiss 35mm F2.8 and a Canon 35mm F2 on a full frame canon shot wide open? Thanks, Marc Nov 12, 2009 at 06:21 PM

edwardkaraa Offline Dedicated FM Upload & Sell: On p.1 #2 · Contax zeiss 35mm 2.8 versus canon 35mm F2 I have no links but my personal experience with the Canon 35/2 is that, while being quite sharp, has many shortcomings. The colors are washed out and it has a very low contrast, not to mention CA and ugly bokeh. I have not used the Contax, but the samples I have seen on this forum are outstanding. Nov 12, 2009 at 06:30 PM

marcwilson Offline Upload & Sell: Off p.1 #3 · Contax zeiss 35mm 2.8 versus canon 35mm F2 yes i used the contax about two years ago..and did like it..but just want to check against the canon first. Nov 12, 2009 at 06:45 PM

Steve Spencer Offline Dedicated FM Upload & Sell: On p.1 #4 · Contax zeiss 35mm 2.8 versus canon 35mm F2 I had the Canon EF 35 f/2 as well and my assessment is quite similar to Ed's. Nov 12, 2009 at 06:54 PM

jcolwell Online Dedicated FM Upload & Sell: On p.1 #5 · Contax zeiss 35mm 2.8 versus canon 35mm F2 I have owned and used both. The Zeiss is better. My first post to the following thread includes my list of 'best' 35mm lenses: http://www.fredmiranda.com/forum/topic/832179 OTOH, the Voigtlander Ultron 40/2 SL II is noticeably better and smaller than the Distagon 35/2.8, but it's less wide and more expensive. Nov 12, 2009 at 09:52 PM

marcwilson Offline Upload & Sell: Off p.1 #6 · Contax zeiss 35mm 2.8 versus canon 35mm F2 Yes the voightlander looks interesting for my needs (40mm is fine) but it seems silly to spend the money on a nikon one + adaptor now with the eos one due soonish. Even if i find a used nikon fit one now i imagine the resale will drop once the eos version comes out. Not looking at spending much on this lens for what it will be used for which is to have a small enough body plus lens combo around this focal length, that I carry carry around easily and use to get odd high resolution shot when necessary (with lots of other gear (commercial + 8x10 kit) to get also) hence looking at the contax compared to say the zeiss zs or canon L ( I did try other 35mm a while back, oly, etc but the contax was the best fit overall for me..size. focussing, feel, balance, etc) Marc Nov 12, 2009 at 10:01 PM

jcolwell Online Dedicated FM Upload & Sell: On p.1 #7 · Contax zeiss 35mm 2.8 versus canon 35mm F2 Marc, you can't go wrong with the Zeiss. Jim. Nov 12, 2009 at 10:15 PM

philber Offline Dedicated FM Upload & Sell: On p.1 #8 · Contax zeiss 35mm 2.8 versus canon 35mm F2 I tried (but don't own) both. The EF 35 f:2 is a good little lens. Inexpensive, light, fast, it does everything well enough. Can be quite sharp (I don't shoot much wide open). It is IMHO a very good choice to turn a FF DSLR into a stealth PJ tool. But the 35mm Contax is a totally different animal, so much so that they can hardly be seen as competing lenses. Beautiful colours, nice 3D effect etc... even though it is not perfect, the Contax has one thing the Canon lacks, it has class. Bur using it is not exactly effortless. Whatever floats your boat... Nov 12, 2009 at 10:27 PM

dave chilvers Offline Upload & Sell: Off p.1 #9 · Contax zeiss 35mm 2.8 versus canon 35mm F2 marcwilson wrote: Hi, An old topic and not looking to generate big discussions but does anyone have any links to IQ comparisons between a Contax Zeiss 35mm F2.8 and a Canon 35mm F2 on a full frame canon shot wide open? Thanks, Marc Marc I own the Canon 35 f2 which has always been known as a decent lens for the money but although good has never lit my fire. I own the Contax 35 2.8 and was reasonably happy with the results, that is till I got to grips with my voigtlander 40mm f2 Ultron (Nikon mount with adapter on my 5d2) After testing using live view I easily came down on the side of the Ultron and it is the lens in my bag that covers around that focal length period. The aperture ring is a bit fiddly but I`ve overcome that by fitting a cable tie to give something to register on (YMMD) and the other thing is I`ve fitted a Nikon HN-3 metal lens hood to give a decent amount of shading to the front element. You do get an added screw in close up lens that brings focussing in to a decent close level. To give you some idea as to it`s performance it is on par with my Leica f2 sumi(latest) Nov 13, 2009 at 12:35 AM

juusto Offline Upload & Sell: Off p.1 #10 · Contax zeiss 35mm 2.8 versus canon 35mm F2 My copy of EF 35/2 is ok on lores crop sensor but on FF-sensor (1Ds) the corners are mush on all apertures. Manual focusing is painful with this plastic toy. Overal contrast is low and there's a huge difference between the microcontrast of this lens and for example the CY 28/2.8. If buying new then the EF 35/2 is probably ok when it comes to cost/performance. Anyway I would not recommend it for FF-cameras, at least not for any landscape or similar work. Cheers, J Nov 13, 2009 at 07:02 PM

marcwilson Offline Upload & Sell: Off p.1 #11 · Contax zeiss 35mm 2.8 versus canon 35mm F2 The 40mm ultron is due in the eos mount this month..i can wait a few weeks for this lens so am going to do that. small, light, good focal length, manual focus, no stop down metering...just right. Nov 13, 2009 at 07:10 PM

eSchwab Offline Upload & Sell: On p.1 #12 · Contax zeiss 35mm 2.8 versus canon 35mm F2 The 35/2 has very low contrast and terrible color. It is decently sharp though. Nov 13, 2009 at 07:19 PM

trumpet_guy Online Dedicated FM Upload & Sell: Off p.1 #13 · Contax zeiss 35mm 2.8 versus canon 35mm F2 I feel the EF 35/2 has gotten a bit of a bad rap here. Yes, the contrast is a little less than typical L glass contrast, but is not even close to the washed out look one might expect from some of the comments. It's biggest shortcomings to me are the major corner softness and vignetting at wide apertures and the lack of full-time manual focus in AF mode. Admittedly, this was high-contrast lighting, but this is a Standard picture style conversion from DPP (no extra contrast boost) with subsequent downsize/sharpen in PS Elements: f/8 on 5D Full size version here: http://www.pbase.com/tswen/image/117202856/original Full size shot with 16-35/2.8 mkI as a comparison: http://www.pbase.com/tswen/image/108135841/original Nov 13, 2009 at 09:11 PM

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