GH2 Recommend some great Canon FD lens for me!

DPStewart

DPStewart

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Hi All!

Last year I got a Canon FD 50mm f1.4 lens for my GH2 because it was so highly recommended by people here. HELL YEAH!
This lens has been everything people said - I really love it and I'd like to get more, but there are so many FDs that were made that I really need the advice of the experienced shooters here.

So besides the 50mm f1.4, what are a couple of other FD lenses that are as wonderful as this one?
I would love one this sweet in a shorter range as well as a longer range, and I wouldn't mind a zoom if it is anywhere near as nice as that 50mm.

Are there others that you feel proved to be as nice as the 50mm f1.4?

Thanks!
 
I have a set of the following FDs, with whom I shot a feature last year on the BMCC.
I love them all. But wide open, they are not as sharp as CP2s or modern photo lenses.
I like how they draw and I like the long focus throw and the biuld quality too.

I have:
FD 24/2
FD 35/2
FD 50/1,4
FD 85/1,8
FD 100/2

I used the 24/2 and the SLR Magic 25/0,95 and liked the Canon more. If we needed the
2 extra stops, we just used the SLR Magic.
It's always good to stop down at least 1, better 2 stops if you want sharp to the edge.
The 35/2, 50/1,4 and 85/1,8 are exceptional for the money, the 24/2 and 100/2 are much
more expensive, but worth the money if you want a set.
My set is cinemodded bought here:
http://www.rplens.com/index.php/products

I don't think that I will sell them ever. I was lucky to buy them used through the marketplace here.
 
I have a stack of FD lenses for use on the GH2 & GH4

nice
20mm 2.8
24mm 2.8
35mm 2.8
50mm 1.8
85mm 1.8
100mm 2.0

great
50mm 1.2
85mm 1.2 - amazing!
135mm 2

best money i ever spent and I'm still looking

get yourself a metabones speed adaptor as well, great with these lenses
 
Speedbooster DEFO

50 1.4 is the king of the lenses and the speed booster makers it a great focal length and brightness!

My other faves are

85 1.8
135 f 2.5
35 f2

24 f2 is great but expensive
 
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