genji wrote:
Martin, I really like the rendering of the Serenar 35/2.8.
Thanks, it is a very compact but nice looking LTM lens which can still be obtained for a reasonable price online. I call it one of the "hidden gems" out there because there are barely any YouTube videos or reviews about it. I bought my copy > 2 years ago to have a 35 mm lens which fits on my Leica IIIc camera - and I didn't want to spend > $400 for f/2 or f/3.5 alternatives. Wide open, the 35/2.8 Serenar has a very distinct vintage look with some vignetting and unsharp corners but smooth transition towards the background. At f/8 the lens is at its sharpest.