Canon rangefinder lens book

These were primarily marketed for the companys own rangefinder cameras, but most fit any camera leica, bessa, etc. They are both gaussian inspired as the bulk of canon s rf lenses were, of course. Black canon rangefinders are as rare and desirable as black nikon rangefinders. The canon p is a beautiful, functional 35mm rangefinder. Buy and sell used canon rangefinder camera lenses at keh camera.

I have instructions on each camera page on how to rf align the canon p rangefinder. We tackle the full range of optics youd use to shoot a wedding, including fullframe prime lenses and zoom lenses for mirrorless and dslr cameras. Canon s and later development of canon rangefinder cameras. This book is the culmination of many years of part time research into canon inc and the m39 screw mount rangefinder lenses that canon produced between. Incorporating many features into an attractively priced package, the p was canons best selling screw mount rangefinder until the canon 7. Canon rangefinder iib and serenar lenses 2 vintage manuals. Save up to 40% off retail price and get a 180day warranty. Free shipping on many items browse your favorite brands affordable prices. The book describes and illustrates all the lenses produced for the canon series of rangefinder cameras, from the 1940s to their last, the canon model 7. Canon rangefinder cameras 193368 hove collectors books. Canon and its predecessor seiki kogaku made various 39mm screw lenses under the serenar and. The camera featured a threemode optical viewfinder. Canon a1 slr service manual repair book original camera repair manual.

Peter kitchingmans book is the definitive study of the more than three decades of m39 format camera lenses developed for canon rangefinder cameras. The site then describes all models of canon rangefinder cameras commercialized until the end of 1968. The cameras rival the finest made, and the lenses compare favorably with any products produced in germany at the time. Challanger canon started in march 1950 with its first wideangle lens which was an elmar copy 3. I love shooting with it, and the jupiter 8 is a great lens. The fact its leica thread mount opens up the possibility for it to be used with stacks of lenses, and the combination of rangefinder magnification and available frame lines makes for a. Canon rangefinder cameras 193368 hove collectors books 1st edition. Sep, 20 in canon rangefinder cameras 193368 by peter dechert. Other pages of this website give descriptions of all the later canon rangefinder cameras, including the canon s of late 1938. Leica screw mount lenses or canon screw mount lenses and indeed any leica screw mount lens made by any maker can be used. Nikon rangefinder 254 nikkor the 254 nikkor was introduced in 1953 when super wides were far and few between as nikons widest 35mm format lens, to this day, it remains the only 25 nikkor. Most jii cameras were sold with the collapsible 5cm3. This book is the culmination of many years of part time research into canon inc and the m39 screw mount rangefinder lenses that canon produced between 1939 and 1971.

Whats more, the r5 will be canons first with incamera image stabilization. Wonderful free peter dechert pdf downloads rangefinder forum. After this lens pushes out of the camera base, a photographer can pinpoint specific subjects using the convenient zoom hardware. This will be the first englishlanguage book to go into detail on the vagaries of these early lenses and the first major book on the subject since peter dechert s 1985 canon rangefinder camera 193368.

Rangefinder lenses use a proven focusing technology. The viewfinder magnification could be changed depending upon the lens in use. Canon used two lens mounts for the later canon 7 and 7s. The canon p is the last in the canon vi series of leica screw mount lens compatible rangefinders. The p stood for populaire it was intended as their lowend model. The canon p is a beautiful, functional 35mm rangefinder worth. Black paint leica mount canon rangefinders like this beautiful p are very rare. While i love the styling of the early ones the best, if i had to pick one for over all usability i would have to pick a vi l canon vi l unless you really want the 0. Unlike many canon rangefinders, the l series were all clearly marked on the baseplate. Canon manual focus rangefinder film cameras for sale ebay. Apart from pentax basically every camera manufacturer in the 1950s produced m39 rangefinder lenses. Canon and its predecessor seiki kogaku made various 39mm screw lenses under the serenar and later the canon brand name. Canon rangefinder pacific rim camera reference library. This is a rather sought after lens since it is relatively fast for a ltm rangefinder wideangle lens.

From 1961 until the series was discontinued in the 1980s, lenses ranging from f2. Typically they were mounted with a 50mm serenar later, canon lens. I seem to have picked up a rangefinder habit, lately. Peter kitchingman in his excellent book canon m39 rangefinder lenses 19391971 2 describes a small number of lenses manufactured by seikikogaku canon during world war ii for the military and for xray cameras and photographic enlargers. The rangefinder and viewfinder were contained in a single window, a feature which canon debuted with the canon iii in 1951. Canon rangefinder cameras 193368 hove collectors books peter dechert on. According to canon rangefinder collector and expert, peter kitchingman and as written in his canon rangefinder book. Jun 15, 2006 flickr is almost certainly the best online photo management and sharing application in the world. The book describes the various changes and markings on the lenses and explains where the lenses fit in the evolution of the early canon lens. Canon camera museum is a virtual museum that was first opened on 30 september 1996. Canon m39 rangefinder lenses 193971 photoguide japan.

Jul 15, 2006 the model 7 was the last canon rf to be generally available in all black finish. All that plastic kind of turned me off of it, so i had decided on a bessa r2, but they were pricey, so i just carried on. Jan 22, 2018 produced from 1958 to 1961, the p was among canons last screw mount rangefinders, a modification of the vil. I only do this with rangefinder lenses as they do not have automatic diaphragms and are considerably simpler in design and construction than slr lenses.

The standard lens mount was the 39mm leica thread mount, used for all shorter than 200mm lenses, except the 50. Peter kitchingman author of canon rangefinder lens book peter kitchingmans canon m39 rangefinder lenses 193971 book is the. If you post a photo, please make sure you identify the lens in your tags or description. This will be the first englishlanguage book to go into detail on the vagaries of these early lenses and the first major book on the subject since peter decherts 1985 canon rangefinder camera 193368. Peter kitchingmans book, canon m39 rangefinder lenses 19391971, is an excellent resource which details all the rangefinder lenses and their production history. The 5mm f3,5 is part of a different line of evolution as detailed by deschin in his book on canon rfs. The book describes the various changes and markings on the lenses and explains where the lenses fit in the evolution of the early canon lens system. Incorporating many features into an attractively priced package, the p was canon s best selling screw mount rangefinder until the canon 7. Get the best deal for canon manual focus rangefinder film cameras from the largest online selection at. Whether youre a beginner or professional photographer, canon dslr lenses provide you with the tools necessary to capture important moments and create lasting memories. Built to the highest standards of mechanical and optical excellence, the leica m3 is widely regarded as the best interchangeable lens rangefinder 35 ever made and i concur, especially since im a 50mm shooter. John baird in his most interesting book the japanese camera 20 wrote of the early development of japanese lens development.

Nikon rangefinder lens guide at nikon rangefinder lens price guide. Mar 02, 2020 canon hasnt spilled all the beans but we do know the camera will feature a brand new cmos sensor capable of 8k video recording and 20 fps burst shooting with an electronic shutter 12 fps when using a mechanical shutter. In januaryfebruary 1948, canon released the serenar 8. For its early leica 35mm cameras, leitz adopted a mount for interchangeable lenses which was 39 mm in diameter. Not only does it provide historical information, such as the history of canon history hall and descriptions about all cameras and lenses released since it was founded camera hall and lens hall, but there are also special wallpaper images and photos capture. It has the classic cccp rangefinder requirement of winding before shooting. The lens mostly commonly sold with it was the canon 50mm f1. Ive tried to get a later lens but could never afford the prices at dealers or on ebay. The viewfinder showed frame lines for 35mm, 50mm and 100mm lenses, all parallaxcorrected and labeled within the finder. Make offer canon 7sz 35mm rangefinder camera ltm m39 body w canon 50mm f1.

Updated 42016 prices are the approximate average amount one should expect to pay for a canon rangefinder lens in excellent, but used, condition. Peter decheert, in his book canon rangefinder cameras193368 estimates production at 525, although he states some records show a production of 506 cameras, while others show only 164. If a photo is entered into the pool that was not taken with a canon rangefinder lens, it will be removed without further notice. The canon smount is the same as the leica m39 screw mount. Choose from a wide range of used rangefinder camera lenses and expand your collection. Canon m39 rangefinder lenses 193971 is the first englishlanguage book to go into detail on the vagaries of these early lenses and the first major book on the subject. Nearly every lens made in this mount by canon, nikon, leitz, zeiss, schneiderkreuznatch and more will work on the p without issue. After the 7 and its variants, canon left the rangefinder business altogether and went on to concentrate on their hugely successful slr lines.

Many potential users are drawn to consider the canon 282. Canon p my favorite japanese rangefinder photoethnography. The model 7 was the last canon rf to be generally available in all black finish. Canon camera lenses canon camera lenses provide you with the ability to take many different types of photos from landscapes to portraits to street photographs. The inch meaurement was used probably because leitz was already manufacturing microscope lenses which used this form of thread. I do have peter decherts book canon rangefinder cameras 193368 and yes i see that the f1. Mar 11, 2020 the source book on canon ltm optics is canon m39 rangefinder lenses 19391971 by peter kitchingman. While only a single price is shown this is meant to be an average. Many of them are still in use, and are similar in function to the leica iii. A complete history of the canon rangefinder cameras. This threemode optical viewfinder was an original canon design matched to the interchangeable lenses, and this specification was passed on to the future canon 35mm rangefinder cameras.

This book picks up where peter decherts slim tome on canon rangefinder bodies leaves off. Canon made other lenses for its rangefinder cameras that are not dealt with here. While it is not a great performer by todays standards, it still produces good images. Russian lens, german branded japanese film, japanese rangefinder, denvers union station. Cameraquest home shopping cart price list camera articles i buy wants repairs books adapters. Fewer than 8,500 made in less than 12 months of production. To my mind, the canon p offers a really nice balance of features at a very attractive usedprice.

Produced from 1958 to 1961, the p was among canon s last screw mount rangefinders, a modification of the vil. Home camera articles for sale orders i buy wants repairs books adapters. Leica comparisons are tiring, and indeed virtually every rangefinder is hampered by this rhetoric. The screw mount canon v family enjoyed an extensive canon system with lenses ranging from 25mm to 800mm and fast lenses up to f1. The reflex housings made in contax mount should be compatible with the nikon rangefinder bodies, notably all the zeiss ikon models, and the miraxb by orion seiki and later miranda camera. Canon rangefinder cameras fd lenses, cameras, canonet and. Show off your favorite photos and videos to the world, securely and privately show content to your friends and family, or blog the photos and videos you take with a cameraphone. Better coverage of the cameras than of the lenses, but excellent on both, all the same. Canon electronic flash v instruction book japanese no.

The finder itself was large and bright, and full lifesize. Rangefinder cameras and lenses of the 1950s and 1960s. Japan imprinted around the rim, while version two has canon camera co. The canon iv is a leica screw mount lens compatible series of rangefinders manufactured between 1951 and 1955 in versions. Wppi attendees glimpse the canon eos r5, and even more tech. In 1955, this lens was also made with a contax mount ct. Peter kitchingmans canon lenses book is an amazing resource for canon. Following the war, seikikogaku made their first rangefinder camera lenses beginning december, 1945. Canons canonet rangefinder does the impossible a canon. Get the best deals on canon rangefinder camera lenses when you shop the largest online selection at. The canon p is a poor mans leica just as the zorki is the poor comrades leica.

Canon rangefinder serial numbers photography forums. The canon 7 rangefinder best bargain ive found in ltm. The canon rangefinders of the late 1940s and early 1950s are leicacompatible screwmount cameras. Canon rangefinder film cameras can capture photographs of a variety of objects by using its powerful lens. Canon describes it as a gausstype lens and claims that it was very popular owing to its great speed advantage over the carl zeiss tessar 288. But it was also an impressive arrival, in its size, in its weight only 470 grams, and above all in its image quality, still admired today. Because the rangefinder camera doesnt have to work around a viewing mirror, they are almost always smaller and lighter than slr lenses. Dec 07, 2012 i had the chance recently to purchase a canon 28mm f2. A canon p for populaire thread mount rangefinder mini. Not only does it provide historical information, such as the history of canon history hall and descriptions about all cameras and lenses released since it was founded camera hall and lens hall, but there are also special wallpaper images and photos captured using canon products for you to enjoy on the souvenirs page and in the museum gallery.

And the fuji gw690 is the texas leica admittedly, i like that one. This was the last rangefinder lens that canon would release. If you own any kind of a canon rangefinder lens leica thread mount, aka leica screw mount you are welcome to join. I hope this will serve as a place where you can come. According to canon rangefinder collector and expert, peter kitchingman and as written in his canon rangefinder book, version one was produced from 19561960, while version two was produced 19611967. Like all but the earliest canon rangefinders, it uses the leica screw mount, falling into a larger class of leica copies. I have some contax rfmount soviet 85mm and 5mm lenses that are often improved copies of prewar german lenses. Canon m39 rangefinder lenses 193971 a collectors guide. Buy peter decherts book canon rangefinder cameras 19331968 and peter kitchingmans book canon m39 rangefinder lenses 19391971. Glass and body should be clean and without scratches or marks. Indeed, it was one of the few with a maximum aperture faster than f2. This little fixed lens rangefinder doesnt care what leicas doing.

Canon rangefinder related external links pictures taken with a modified canon rf 0. A description of canon rangefinder 85mm lenses produced 19481975. Remember that were not just limited to canonmade lenses. Canon lens designer jirou mukai is credited for the 5mm f3. It was also the best selling canon rf of all time by a wide margine. Canon m39 rangefinder lenses 193971 a collectors guide 9780646481449 by peter kitchingman and a great selection of similar new, used and collectible books. The canon 7 is a rangefinder camera which uses the m39 leica screw mount, first introduced in 1961. This book is hard to find, but i secured a new copy just a couple years ago via ebay, direct from the author. Canon vtdeluxe model z rangefinder body w canon 5mm 2. Canon rangefinder book by hayato ueyama j s ns sii.