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on Jul 31, 2023 15:11:43 GMT
Posted: Jul 31, 2023 15:11:43 GMT
Hi, do have soon the 35 mm dx, already have 50mm 1.7 dx and 135 mm dx all in black version.
How will the 35 mm be compared to 50mm and 135mm?.
kind regards bleudxca83
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on Jul 31, 2023 16:39:25 GMT
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If you like the rest of the DX line, then I think you'll love the 35mm f/2.8 Auto Yashinon. You might have a couple of problems in getting one though... as they are scarce, and they can be pricey. So pricey in fact, that they can be listed at the Zeiss Distagon level, or higher, for the same focal length and speed. The ML 35mm 2.8 is in a similar state of scarcity and price. As far as performance goes, they are in a class of their own that, IMHO, exceeds their sibling wide angle lenses overall. A few samples should give you an idea, and there are several in a topic on the MFLenses forum, here: forum.mflenses.com/yashinon-dx-2-8-35-t71646.html |
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on Jul 31, 2023 17:09:32 GMT
Posted: Jul 31, 2023 17:09:32 GMT
The 35 mm f2.8 should arrive tommorow. It was priced at 44 EUR (48 USD). The condition ill see when it arrives. Seems to be well used but usable with clean lenses and working
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on Jul 31, 2023 18:30:07 GMT
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The 35 mm f2.8 should arrive tommorow. It was priced at 44 EUR (48 USD). The condition ill see when it arrives. Seems to be well used but usable with clean lenses and working I'd consider that to be a very fair price, and considering what one of them has been recently listed for, from Japan ( at USD $239.61 + $45 shipping), and recently sold for, from Spain ( USD $76.14 + 15.45 shipping) ... I think you got a nice bargain. As you note, it all comes down to what you actually have in your hand. The good news that I've found is that the M42 Yashica lenses seem to arrive in better condition glass-wise than some of the earlier Pentamatic bayonetts, or the later ML variants. That could just be a matter of luck too, but hopefully it will happen the same for yours. |
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on Aug 1, 2023 19:20:29 GMT
Posted: Aug 1, 2023 19:20:29 GMT
35 mm did arrive now. The lenses look very clean, it has some small scratches but not on the glass/lenses itself. The print looks almost new. Had aged very good. Hopefully a good one, need to test it tommorow...
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on Aug 12, 2023 18:03:38 GMT
Last Edit: Aug 12, 2023 18:06:25 GMT by bluedxca93
 
Some exmaple test shots. Nice lens the 35 mm dx
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on Aug 13, 2023 2:21:10 GMT
Posted: Aug 13, 2023 2:21:10 GMT
bluedxca93 ... From the looks of the slight 'swirliness' of the smooth and creamy background bokeh, it certainly seems to match those characteristics as-found by other users. Focus looks crisp where it's needed, and nice color and contrast too. IMHO, it was well worth the 44 EUR. This might seem like an odd suggestion at first blush, but consider using this as a portrait lens, with some creative framing adjustments to get you there. Some samples of the possibilities are presented in Adolfo Rozenfeld's portrait gallery on Flickr. In his case he's using a Zeiss Distagon 35mm f/2, and it has similar qualities that he has really used to great effect.
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