YaKnowMuhSteez
Newbie
I recently purchased a Canon P that came with a 50mm lens, I wanted to get a 35 mm lens and thought I had done the correct research when purchasing a VOIGTLANDER Ultron Vintage Line 35mm f2 Aspherical Type II VM Lens... of course, when it arrived it doesn't seem to fit.
Did I purchase the wrong mount, and if so, is there an adapter that will be able to get this lens on a Canon P?
Thanks!
Did I purchase the wrong mount, and if so, is there an adapter that will be able to get this lens on a Canon P?
Thanks!
VM- means Voigtlander M-Mount. This will not fit on the Canon P, and cannot be adapted to it.
You need a Leica Thread Mount lens. The older Voigtlander lenses will work, also Thread Mount lenses made by Canon and Nikon when the Canon P was new.
The Nikkor 3.5cm F2.5 in Leica Mount is my personal favorite of the classic lens of choice, the original Voigtlander 35/1.7 Ultron in Leica Thread Mount is my favorite modern lens for it- although it came out in 1999.
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You need a Leica Thread Mount lens. The older Voigtlander lenses will work, also Thread Mount lenses made by Canon and Nikon when the Canon P was new.
The Nikkor 3.5cm F2.5 in Leica Mount is my personal favorite of the classic lens of choice, the original Voigtlander 35/1.7 Ultron in Leica Thread Mount is my favorite modern lens for it- although it came out in 1999.
[Exc+5 w/Hood] Voigtlander ULTRON 35mm f1.7 Aspherical Black L39 Lens From JAPAN | eBay
Front lens cap, Rear lens cap, Lens filter. Lens Hood. We sterilize all our products with alcohol. And the optics are cleaned with a lens cleaner. We can provide you the best service. tiny scuffs from normal use.
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Front lens cap, Rear lens cap. We sterilize all our products with alcohol. And the optics are cleaned with a lens cleaner. By weight and shape of each product, we use 13 kind of cushioning materials and pursue safety and weight reduction.
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JSteed#2
Established
spot on. Beware: the VC also came in a Nikon/Contax mount, so make double sure you are getting the LTM version.
gzisis69
Established
Which 50mm ltm lens would you suggest with good image quality and focus tab ?
YaKnowMuhSteez
Newbie
Thanks so much for the reply. Bummer for me as I’m pretty sure I can’t return the lens, haha!
Happy Holidays!
JSteed#2
Established
love the canon f-1.4. I also have and enjoy the smaller and cheaper excellent 1.8. Both have good tabs.
gzisis69
Established
Can you use the tab like the leica ones where centre down is 1.2m right for hyperfocal and left for 0.7m ? For me the distances are not so important like the muscle memory to be able to zone focus quick without looking
Deardorff38
Mentor
The Voigtlander Color-Skopar 50mm 2.5 is a great lens in the LTM mount. Light small, sharp, & has a
focusing tab
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Deardorff38
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gzisis69
Established
Great camera and great lens! Thanx for the help ill loot ar this lens closely
The later Leica Thread Mount version of the 35/1.7 has a small stick screwed into the barrel, but it is not an infinity lock. It is about 180degrees from infinity.
The Nikkor 35's in Leica Thread Mount all have tabs and infinity locks.
Deardorff38
Mentor
YaKnow, as far as 35mm lenses go, the 35mm Color Skopar 2.5 is a fine lens and very small. The older leica LTM lenses will fit the Canon P.... both the Summaron and the Elmar 3.5cm are great lenses too
Voigtlander Color Skopar Classic Silver 35mm f/2.5 MC Lens LTM Box Caps Exc ++ | eBay
Couple very small scratches but besides that 100% mint lens.
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skahde
V for Victory!
For 50 mm I can second the recommendation for 1.8/50 mm Canon. I have the older chrome version and it is well built and hard to find any serious fault in its IQ. Just a nice jack of all bases. I also have the 1.5/50 mm Canon but consider this as a a lens for special occasions where i want to see the Sonnar-signature and can tolerate the weaknesses.
Deardorff38
Mentor
It seems the OP got the Canon P with a 50mm & is looking for a 35mm lens
Steve Bellayr
Mentor
Canon 35mm f2.0 in LTM readily available with some hard looking can find on under $400
skahde
V for Victory!
I know and the OP already got several options for a 35 and in #4 gzisis69 asked about a fifty. That's what threads do, they take turns. But keeping it to 35 mm is fine with me, if you prefer. My LTM-35 is a Summaron 3,5/35 mm where I removed the haze on the inner elements, a frequent problem with this lens, and now it performs nicely. Not as contrasty as many modern lenses but enjoyable and usable without reservations or precautions. Used ones without haze can be had at roughly the price of the Canon 2/35 wich is the one I would prefer as it better fits the look and handling of the body.
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