Inventory of 6 35MM fixed focus lenses

Introduction: From the 1950s to the 1970s, aesthetics and technology were perfectly intertwined. It was an era when a hundred schools of thought contended. The Japanese were still working hard to compete with German cameras. Kodak and Fujifilm's film has also made great progress, and the most rare thing is that the aesthetic level of the people in that era was very high, so the lenses produced from the 1950s to the 1970s, as long as they have a little reputation and can be passed down to the present, generally have some The value of playing. An inventory of 6 35MM fixed focus lenses

There are too many old lenses. As an ordinary player, even if you own them all, you will not be able to taste them one by one in your lifetime. Instead of swallowing them all, it is better to own one of them. two. You can love these shots so much, but if you criticize them, you would be wrong. Only I am negative to the lens, no lens is negative to me.

Leica 35

It is unfair to use any digital camera or film to compare the same scene with any subject on any occasion. Because each lens has its own special situation, the difference between home and away games is unfair in itself.

Angenieux 35mmF2.5

Old lenses are mainly used for lens taste, so I think the reviews of old lenses can be compared, but they can only be used as auxiliary reference. The user's long-term use experience is the truly meaningful reference, and this is a relatively private standard, and everyone is different. What this article is going to talk about is a comprehensive reputation based on the reviews of many players.

1. Zeiss contarex (bull’s eye) 35mmF2

In the late 1950s, in order to compete with Leica’s increasingly mature rangefinder system, Zeiss spared no expense, using the best materials and the most precise Designed and manufactured the Contarex camera system, which gained an unprecedented reputation. The only certainty was that it was expensive. The price was almost 10 times that of an ordinary camera at the time. Contarex helped Zeiss regain some of its vitality, but in the end it still could not escape the fate of bankruptcy. , became the last glory of Zeiss before its graduation.

On the left is Zeiss contarex (bull’s eye) 35mmF2

Contarex is commonly known as bull’s eye, and bull’s eye 35F2 is a special one in the series, because 35F2 rarely appears in Zeiss SLR wide-angle cameras. Such a combination of indicators is precisely the most important combination, because in terms of comprehensive usage, aperture size and size, 35F2 is the best choice. The production of this lens is relatively small, with only more than 3,000 pieces, and even fewer can be used in the world, so it is expensive. You will definitely not be able to buy it for less than 10,000 yuan. Players who own it should cherish it.

Photos taken by Film Diary

There are three major factors that determine the quality of a lens: the first is the structure, the second is the glass, and the third is the coating. However, there are no other lenses in the world that can do this at the same time. There are too few civilian lenses from Sanjo, and the Bull's Eye is not as good as it is. The Bull's Eye loses in the coating, but it is a complete victory in other aspects.

When you first play with the Bullseye 35F2, you will realize that this lens has a spacious and relaxed temperament that is completely different from any other lens. It is like Shaolin, with a profound foundation and a very upright approach, and is impartial. It's a very masculine lens.

The Bull’s Eye 35F2 performs better in situations with sufficient lighting, and is the king of sunny days. Generally, lenses will always look pale in color on sunny days, such as Leica, but the Bullseye 35F2 has excellent highlight extension, and the white texture performance is second only to the French Aixinone. The high-key picture is full and oily, and the colors are contained in it, shining brightly.

The color of Bull’s Eye is very special. It has a retro emotional color, a yellow-green tone that Europeans like. The tone density is extremely high, and the image quality is particularly solid. If the post-production is in place, it is easy to The whole thing feels like an oil painting.

Photos taken by Film Diary

The glass of the entire Bull’s Eye series is particularly good, and there is almost no dispersion in the image quality. This means that the entire Bull’s Eye series can be considered to be APO-level. Things, the image quality without dispersion is an extremely pure feeling. This description is difficult to express in words, but if you put a photo of Nikon or Canon or even Contax or Leica next to it, you will immediately know what purity is, especially It is expressing a portrait with complex branches and leaves in the background, and the result is clear at a glance.

This lens has strong close-up capabilities and can almost be attached to objects. The confidence of this design comes from the gentle space transition and the large variable aperture design? A lens with good space transition will be very effective in close-up shooting. Natural, and the bokeh is excellent, and the variable large aperture means that this lens can still maintain the F2 large aperture when taking close-up shots, without losing the amount of light. In fact, it should be marked as 35mmT2 (in fact, you will find that this lens is at infinity) When shooting, the aperture cannot be fully open, but for close-up shooting, it becomes fully open, and there is a gradual aperture process).

The three-dimensional effect and contrast of the Bull’s Eye 35F2 in mid- and long-range shots are particularly strong, but not too harsh. It is the best choice for travel.

Maybe compare it with contax D35F1.4 and take a few photos. It’s hard to tell the difference. But after a few days of traveling and browsing hundreds of photos at a time, you will sigh: Contax didn’t get it right! Another most amazing thing Yes, closing down the aperture has almost no effect on the contrast. Even at F16, there are only some changes in sharpness, but not harshness. The Leica R head needs to reflect on this.

Scope of application:

Travel, humanities, sketches

Disadvantages:

? Portraits look like pig liver, not suitable for shooting Close-up portrait of Asian man.

? Poor backlighting. It can be said that few lenses have more ugly backlighting than this, except for filmless lenses. The backlight of the bull's eye creates a blue haze, and the glare is also blue, giving a very cold feeling that does not match the main body of the sun at all. Be sure to use a hood, which can improve slightly.

?The color is poor on cloudy days. Any lens that is particularly outstanding in a certain aspect must also have particularly obvious weaknesses. The quality performance of the Bull's Eye on cloudy days is not outstanding, at best, it is average. The main reason is that the color is too dim, but this is limited to digital cameras. situation, and use reversal film or negative film, because the bull's-eye stimulates the best levels of the film, and the shortcomings of color can be ignored (just like the principle that black and white films do not need color, because the tone can already support the whole situation) .

?The price is too high and difficult to buy. However, there is a downgraded version of 35F4 in the same series, which can be purchased for more than 3,000 yuan. The quality is almost the same, except that the aperture is two stops smaller.

2. Angenieux 35mmF2.5

If you once liked Angenieux and sold it one day, then you will definitely not want to do it again. Played with 135 SLR.

You are lucky to meet love. It seems to take you back to your first love and feel the girl's breath again. In addition to being romantic, it also exudes a classical temperament, so it does not seem frivolous, but it is much more lively than the Zeiss Leica.

Aizhanneng 35mmF2.5

In 1950, the French designed the Retrofocus structure, that is, a reverse telephoto structure. Aizhanneng 35F2.5 naturally became the first in the world. SLR wide-angle lens with large aperture.

There are many versions of 35F2.5, but they can usually be divided into three categories. One is the L39 black lacquer version with the aperture adjusted in the middle. It is used with rangefinder, but because the focus will move when the aperture is adjusted, Therefore, even if it is inconvenient to use a SLR, you can basically ignore it; the second type is the coarse grain version, a black and white SLR head, usually with alpa and EXA and a very small amount of M42 interface, the workmanship is like a handicraft, especially when the black paint After a little wear and tear, the blue ferroferrite coating is exposed. Is it much more fascinating than the exposed copper of a Leica machine? The third type is the later flywheel version (the aperture is controlled by the flywheel button on the lens), which is usually silver-white. Like a very small amount of pure black, the workmanship is equally exquisite. There are some changes in the coating, and the overall sharpness and corners are improved. In addition, the tone is cooler than the first two, but it cannot be said to be superior or inferior.

The white color of Aizhanneng must be mentioned separately. Its white color feels particularly white, without any impurities, just like jade. It is not only warm and transparent, but the most valuable thing is that it maintains a kind of The unbreakable texture makes the picture look particularly noble.

Aizhanneng 35mmF2.5 sample film

Contax 25F2.8 said: "I am the king of color", Aizhanneng's entire series made everyone laugh? Aizhanneng's other colors , is also very bright and suitable for photography of many subjects. If a lens is good for portraits on a cloudy day, it must be a lens with very good color. Aizhanneng is just such a lens, and it has a nickname called "Yintian King". The reason why the cloudy day is outstanding is that in the cloudy picture, in addition to the dim color itself, a mysterious blue tone is added. It seems to be artificially added, but it penetrates naturally, so it is not in itself. The lackluster cloudy sky seems to have an extra feminine emotion. The sun is dim in winter. If you take portraits at this time, basically all the lenses will emit a lingering khaki tone, but Aizhanneng is the least affected. It is precisely because its smart colors resolve the decadence of winter. gas.

Because the Aizaneng 35mmF2.5 uses high-quality glass, the layers are very rich, but the contrast is very low (it is also very suitable for shooting black and white films), so it is not as strong as the Bullseye 35, but It expresses the emotional middle tone, which is very precious to human nature, because the skin color is basically concentrated in the middle tone (except Bao Gong).

I often use this lens to take portraits, because the skin color is really flattering, and the overall tone has a sense of story, which is very worry-free. When traveling, this lens is also unique. No matter it is cloudy or sunny during the day, it can cover everything with F8. When shooting buildings, the deformation is also very small. It is no different from Contax’s distagon.

Scope of application:

Portraits, travel

Disadvantages:

No close-up, as close as 0.8 meters

?The control is not good, no matter which version, the stroke is too long, which is not conducive to focusing.

? Problems with structural design, the black level is slightly poor, the night view is not good when traveling, and there will be fogging.

? The backlight resistance is not good, so you must use a hood. Even if you add a cover, it is still easy to fog up. Fortunately, the fog of Aizhanneng is white and not ugly.

?The large aperture has insufficient contrast, serious edge astigmatism, and poor out-of-focus. When these points are combined, you will often see dirty corners when taking portraits, which is very unclear. , which will affect the overall picture, which is far inferior to other lenses.

? The coating is too soft and is easily damaged. It is not easy to find Aizhanneng 35F2.5 with intact coating.

3. Zeiss contax Distagon 35mmF1.4

The Contax lens feels safe in your hand. No matter what the occasion, when I hold the other lenses in this article, I always feel a little uneasy. The reason why I use them is because I look forward to various surprises. At the same time, the risk cost will be heavy, and the contax Distagon 35mmF1.4 does not want to use a single film. The old lens can be used in any situation, and the control is very simple (only 100 degrees of travel, focusing is very fast), and the large aperture makes it possible to use it in any situation.

Contax Distagon 35mm F1.4

35mm, plus F1.4, what kind of atmosphere will there be? Just thinking about it makes you laugh. It was a slowly dissolving feeling, just like a jellyfish placed in the water (this metaphor seems a bit kuso). It seemed to be there and not at all, as if it was about to sink, but also seemed to be emerging from the picture, making people confused whether it was a dream or not. Reality, this is the legendary best space transition.

Everyone says that the most reluctant thing about T* coating is the color and the airy feeling. In this regard, the Rollei coating loses. In this way, the Rollei coating is 35F1. 4 How to say it cannot be regarded as the kingly way will not be discussed this time.

The Contax lens can be divided into three versions: AEG/MMG/MMJ according to the production time. The first two are made in Germany, and the latter is manufactured by Kyocera Corporation in Japan. If the image quality of the three versions is not compared AB, it is almost indistinguishable, but if compared AB in the same field, there are slight differences. If you browse 100 photos, will you have an idea of ??the styles of the three? AEG is thick, MMG is transparent, and MMJ is gorgeous. From a playful point of view, MMJ loses a few points, but it is better because the corners are much better. It is considered a Compensation, there is no difference between the first two, just because MMG is rare and the color is indeed lively, so it is widely treated with better price. All Contax lenses have a tendency to turn yellow, which can be clearly seen in the viewfinder, so you have to think twice when taking portraits during the day, but when taking landscape shots, it is precisely because of this yellow tone that the highlight extension is better than other multi-film lenses ( It’s still not as good as a single film), and the yellow-toned highlights are easier for the human eye to accept, so it’s ideal for shooting scenes.

Samples of Zeiss contax Distagon 35mmF1.4

The best aperture of this head is F5.6. It has good anti-backlighting and can almost not use the hood. It is also very convenient and reliable for travel. Female Children may think that the weight of 600 grams is a bit heavy, but in exchange for the wide focusing tube, it is a pleasure to use it?

Distagon 35mmF1.4 has a floating control structure and has strong close-up capability. 5 The advantage of the lens is that there is almost no deformation in close-up portraits within 2 meters, and it has a medium-format range, which is also beyond the reach of other lenses. But to appreciate the feeling, you have to use it for a long time and then suddenly lose it before you can appreciate it. This is like a truly good woman who often has no sense of existence when she has it, and only starts to reflect after she loses it. As I write this, I originally wanted to write that if I could only have one 35mm SLR lens in my life, it would be this one, but when I looked back I thought about the Bullseye 35F2? If you can’t buy the Bullseye 35F2, then this F1.4 should be considered a lens worth keeping for a lifetime.

Scope of application:

Travel, sketches, indoor portraits? This may be the greatest significance of the existence of D35. In indoor low-light environments, it can still maintain clear and transparent skin color, almost There are few lenses that can be replaced (Leica R35F1.4 is also available, but the style is different).

Disadvantages:

The three-dimensional effect of the distant view is relatively flat. It should be regarded as the weakest among these lenses. However, Zeiss is also Zeiss. These are all relative. Don't be too sad?

There seems to be no shortcomings. It is really a balanced lens. The advantages of this kind of lens are relatively not so outstanding, so it is suitable for enthusiasts who don’t bother much.

4. Enna (Anna) 35mmF2.5 Silver Edition

Just like the tender name of Anna, its picture quality is also the ultimate in softness, which is very suitable for shooting female portraits.

There were many versions of Enna lenses at different times, and some were also OEMed by other companies. Generally speaking, the workmanship is relatively rough, close to the craftsmanship of Russian lenses, and the optical quality is not very high. It has gone through three eras of appearance: silver, zebra and pure black. In terms of taste, the most worth playing is the silver era. Its transparency and lively colors like watercolor are irreplaceable. The winning aspect of Enna is the taste.

Enna (Anna) 35mmF2.5

My first impression when I got the enna35 lens was, what surprises can come out of this lens? It is made of aluminum, light and coated, coated. ?It turns out that the first piece of coating has no color, which is also called coating. The focus range is extremely long, about 300 degrees. Fortunately, it has a 0.4-meter close-up, otherwise it would go directly into the moisture-proof box.

Enna is the only lens that excels in highlights and dark parts at the same time. This seems to make this lens invincible, and it is very suitable for travel or cultural photography in diverse scenes, but in fact, because enna The colors are not excellent, even a bit mediocre, so don't use enna for street sweeping or the like. It's not even as smooth as the Canon L head.

However, the more obvious the shortcomings and the more defective the lens, the advantages may also be very obvious. The answer is yes, enna35 is a dream for taking portraits, especially close-ups. Because the out-of-focus is slightly swirly, the whole picture looks more compact.

Although the color of enna is not very good, the skin color and green color are very suitable for the aesthetics of Asian portraits. The skin color is white and rosy, and it has a more transparent luster than Aizhanneng, as if the skin is photographed There is blood inside, and the green is emerald green, bright and vivid, but not tacky at all. The leaves in the enna lens seem to be new buds that have just sprouted, showing the vitality of early spring.

Enna35mmF2.5 Samples

When Enna takes portraits facing the sun, there will be no cracked highlights, while when taking portraits in the shadows, the portraits will instantly become as transparent as amber. I guess this is because of the weak The description of highlights makes the skin color coated with a layer of luster, but when the sun is too strong, the light ratio is not enough and the highlights overflow. However, this situation will be alleviated on film, because the highlight extension of film is very good, and it will not look ugly even when facing direct sunlight.

Scope of application:

Female portraits

Disadvantages:

?The focusing stroke is too long and the intra-focus contrast is too low, resulting in difficulty in focusing. It’s almost as difficult as ranking first.

? Individual differences are huge. I have compared 4 identical versions of enna35F2.5 and found that although the overall image quality is consistent, the full resolution is actually different. Of course, this cannot be ruled out. There is the possibility of disassembly, repair and maintenance (why does Aizhan have no impact if it can be dismantled? The reason is that the stacking design of the lens groups is different. With a well-designed structure, disassembly and repair will not affect the image quality).

? It’s not a good buy. If you can’t buy it, you can buy the F2.8 or 3.5 version, which is equally good, but the aperture is a bit smaller.

5. Leica summicron R35mmF2

Leica is a brand that cannot be bypassed, a term that all photography players know, so where does it stand among many brands? What about its status?

The price of R series lenses is not as noble as that of M lenses, and the lens taste is relatively less, but in general, both workmanship and materials are meticulous, and in many lenses Still without losing the kingly demeanor.

Leica summicron R35mmF2

I remember when I first started playing with the Leica R series, facing several dark Leica lenses, I said in my heart: This time it’s finally over. Well! Three years have passed, and looking back now, the R series should be an entry-level choice for playing with vintage glasses. The reason why I say this is not because Leica is not high-end, but because for an entry-level player, Leica is very suitable. The picture quality of Leica is relatively easy to stand out. The moment you switch from automatic head to Leica, you can I feel the value of the upgrade. In addition, the Leica's control is very good, and the manual focus stroke design is very scientific, so that there will not be a lot of out-of-focus. Finally, the condition of the existing Leica lenses is not bad, eliminating the interference of some defective products.

The Summicron R35mmF2 lens does not have many fans in the R series. There is the higher-quality R35F1.4 at the top and the cheaper F2.8 at the bottom. The three actually have different tastes. F1.4 is about blurring, F2.8 is about sharpness, F2 is just in between, the tone has a bit of soy sauce flavor (coffee flavor is used to describe M), there are obvious vignetting when wide open, but it is sharp. The speed is already very good, and it comes with a lens hood, is compact in size, and has a very reasonable focus range. Based on the above advantages, the R35F2 is a powerful tool for sweeping people's streets.

Leica makes lenses with a very serious attitude, which makes up for the weakness in structural design. You may have read many articles about the story of Leica glass. A large piece of completely melted glass needs to be slowly cooled under precise temperature control for three years to prevent internal stress from causing uneven refractive index. These subtle quality differences, It may not seem like a practical experience, but there are thousands of steps involved in making a lens, and when combined, it makes a world of difference. The coating of the R series has several very special features. First, the coating is very hard. It is said that it can be wiped casually with clothes, which is comparable to the coating of B+W. In addition, it is also very effective in antibacterial and anti-mildew. There is a case of mildew on a Leica lens. Less than other lenses.

The R35 performs well in low light. The dark level even exceeds that of the contaxD35F1.4, and the color is also included, so the low light picture is more moist.

Leica summicron R35mmF2 sample

Backlighting is something that has to be said. The backlighting of the entire Leica R series is very gorgeous, it is an orange-red aperture, and the most amazing thing is, When backlighting, there is no illuminated part of the picture, and the color and tone are maintained perfectly, which is beyond the reach of contax. In my memory, the R lens is already equal to the god of backlighting, and there is no one that can surpass it yet.

Beautiful bokeh is unique to the R series, and R35F2 is known as the king of bokeh. The bokeh is in a very weak vortex shape, not only like butter, but also a little crystal clear. It feels even better than Bullseye 35.

Scope of application:

Street sweeping and humanities

Disadvantages:

There is no advantage in shooting on sunny days, and the picture is relatively dry.

Portraits tend to have a brown color, which is not suitable.

6. VOIGTLANDER (Voigtlander) 35mmF3.4

Voigtlander is the veteran of photographic equipment. As early as 1756 in the 18th century (that is, our Qing Dynasty in China) During the Qianlong period, Voigtlander had already built a factory in Vienna, Austria, and then moved to Germany.

?All lenses in the world come from Zeiss? It means that the structural design of most lenses in the world basically comes from Zeiss. They are just modifications and have no other achievements. And Fu Renda's optical design is unique and has a completely different optical concept from Zeiss. Its distinctive personality is still talked about today. For example, the bead ring discussed in this article makes people fall in love with it precisely because of its compact size.

Voigtl?nder 35mmF3.4

The 35mmF3.4 lens is called a "pearl ring" because of its small size. The protruding blue front lens is like A bright pearl, set in a ring. There are several versions of bead rings, the early small skirt version and the later large skirt version. I speculate that it may be because the lens is too small and not securely stuck on the camera, so the skirt was enlarged in the later period. In addition, the closest focusing distance There are also two versions, one is 0.9 meters and the other is 0.4 meters. Of course, the latter is more practical, but it is said that the former can also be modified into a 0.5 meter version by changing the mirror, so that you can get the same effect at a relatively cheap price. something.

There is nothing special to say about the image quality of the pearl ring. It adheres to Voigtlander’s consistent style, with a slight blue tone, and the image quality can be regarded as modern among classics. Due to the positioning, this lens does not Voigtlander's header is so glorious, but it has reached a level of more than 80%.