Re: Any recommendations for a vintage 35mm full-frame lens for Sony?
I guess it depends on how vintage you want to go. I have had and have the following:
M42 Mount
Fujinon 35mm EBC - Excellent lens, should have kept it.
Mamiya 35mm SX - requires the correct adapter otherwise you have to mod the lens. Also sold under Rollei brand
Pentax 35mm 3.5 SMC - ok, but not great.
Canon FD
35mm SSC Concave front - excellent lens, is discolored and requires a little extra work in post.
C/Y Mount
Contax 35mm (not Zeiss) - better lens than expected. Sold to purchase another lens. Regret selling
OM - 35mm 2.8. Ok, nothing special
Kodak Retina (DKL Mount) - 35mm Curtagon - Lots of character, but never gets very sharp.
My suggestion would be to get an M42 mount adapter and go from there. Quite a few of the "character" lenses can be found in that mount and even though prices have risen quite a bit can be found for less than new lenses.
One final suggestion. It's not 35mm, but I have a copy of the Voigtlander 40mm Heliar collapsable lens that requires the Voigtländer M to E adapter. It's one of my favorite lenses and has that vintage look I think you are after. I don't have any experience with the M mount he liars, but this might be an option.
Feb 20, 2026 at 12:48 PM
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