Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2001/01/23
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Doug Cooper asked: has anyone used a 135 f/3.5 Canon on M-3? Doug and all: I have both versions of the 135f3.5, (Chrome and later Black/Chrome). I have mostly used them on Canon VI with 135 brightline finder and upon occasion on a Leica IIIa with 135 chrome tube type finder with parallex adjustment. In both cases I find the lenses fine, sharp, no distracting OOF elements, but framing has been difficult to say the least. I need to practice more or use these lenses for more distant scenes. I will try both on my Canon 7s when I get it back from John Van Stelton. OTOH: I love the 100mm f/3.5 black/chrome. Very svelt, sharp, light, delightful to use with a small chrome finder on Leica IIIa or on Canon VI which has a 100mm finder within the 50mm frame. For longer lenses, the Canon finder on the VI and 7 is great, much larger area covered by 100 and 135 compared to the Leica finder. My favorite combination to pick-up-&-go in the Canon line is the P body and 35f1.8 & 100f3.5. The Canon 135 lenses are large and relatively heavy, especially the Chrome model. A good exercise routine is to go walking at a fast pace with the Chrome 85f1.9 in one hand and the 135f3.5 in the other. Or just sit in the easy chair and hold these at arms length for a while. Best to all, Mike