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Am I looking for the impossible Canon EF lens?

dincha2
Apprentice

Hello. Thank you very much for reading my request, which might be difficult to resolve. I am looking for an EF lens with autofocus and a focal length between 35mm and 50mm that has characteristics similar to the Zeiss 35mm f2 Distagon or the Zeiss 50mm f2 Makro-Planar. The characteristics I'm looking for include the ease of achieving an image where depth and distance between objects in the photo are perceived despite being in two dimensions. I have attached some images showing how the focused subject has a sense of volume and realism, almost as if we could pull it out of the image with our hands. I would like the size to be compact if possible. My size limit would be the Sigma 50mm f1.4 EX (not Art) or the Canon 50mm f1.2L. I am not looking for maximum sharpness by any means, but rather that three-dimensional feeling. I have tried other EF lenses that are very sharp, like the Sigma Art 35mm f1.4, but the result is very flat. Very sharp, but a generic image without anything special. I also use the Leica M system, and with Leica and Voigtlander lenses, I can easily achieve this effect, but I cannot adapt those lenses to my Canon DSLR. Additionally, I am looking for lenses with autofocus. Sorry if this is a difficult question, but if there is anyone who has used a lens I might have overlooked, I am all ears. Some examples:

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Waddizzle
Legend
Legend

“ I have tried other EF lenses that are very sharp, like the Sigma Art 35mm f1.4, but the result is very flat. Very sharp, but a generic image without anything special. “

That sounds like something that could be corrected in post. 

What sensor sizes are we looking at?

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"That sounds like something that could be corrected in post. "

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Ron888
Enthusiast

Very interesting.I've seen a lot of lenses that give spectacular results but not *exactly* what you are looking for.Can you let us know if you find any? All the best with your search

stevet1
Authority
Authority

dincha2,

You might look at the lensbaby Burnside 35mm special affects lens.

https://digital-photography-school.com/review-lensbaby-burnside-35-special-effects-lens/

Steve Thomas

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