Any fast, wide lesnes?

[E2_]

So I've got the 40 1.4 but I'm also looking for something wider, 20-28 I guess... but I don't see anything that's that fast from the Bessa crew. Didn't know if you guys could educate me to something else or let me know if I've missed something.

Thanks!

 

[PaulJ]

28/1.9 Ultron?

 

[E2_]

Isn't that screw on only? I have an R2A, is there an adapter that doesn't lose stops?

 

[rxmd]

I have an R2A, is there an adapter that doesn't lose stops?

Is there an adapter that does lose stops?

Philipp

 

[Doug]

Isn't that screw on only? I have an R2A, is there an adapter...

Get a well-made adapter, as precision thickness is important for correct infinity focus. Avoid the cheap ones. Any that you get from Cameraquest or Popflash will be fine.

The 28mm f/1.9 Ultron has been discontinued, and speculation suggests a bayonet-mount replacement, as this otherwise would leave a 28mm-sized hole in the Voigtlander lens lineup.

...that doesn't lose stops?

Of course none do.

 

[Terao]

Isn't that screw on only? I have an R2A, is there an adapter that doesn't lose stops?

Its is a screw lens but the adapter is purely mechanical - it doesn't lose any stops. There's nothing much wider that's faster than f/2.8. Zeiss & Leica make f/2.8 lenses at 25 & 21 but that's it. The Ultron is getting very positive reviews even from Leicaphiles here. Just been discontinued, I would assume to be replaced by an M-mount version but don't expect that to be along for a while.

 

[E2_]

Cool thanks for the input, sorry for the misunderstanding on the adapter!

 

[E2_]

Sorry, still need some advice as I'm now in a dilema as to what to buy.

There's the 28 1.9 which looks amazing but is also HUGE. The other lens I was thinking of was the 28 3.5 which looks to be a nice small size with decrent f/stop.

Any recommendations? Thanks!

 

[Doug]

The 28 Ultron is a little larger than the very expensive Leica 28 f/2 Summicron, and the new Leica 28 f/2.8 Elmarit ASPH is smaller yet (the previous non-Asph Elmarit - another choice - is the same size as the Summicron). And the Voigtlander Skopar 28 f/3.5 is even smaller, very affordable, and excellent optically and mechanically, a little gem, but a bit on the slow side. Discontinued, but you can find them available.

I am not familiar with the older CANON RF 28mm lenses, but that's probably another option.

"Fast" was a priority for me, and size also was a priority, so it really boiled down to only one possible unaffordable choice for me: the 28 Summicron Asph, the best combination of fast and small with excellent optics. Stalemate, until I found a new one, old stock at old price, from a dealer clearing his dusty shelves. It was still expensive, but I couldn't resist. 🙂

 

[rover]

Both are very good. I have been shooting with the CV 28/3.5 a lot on my R4 recently and it is a wonderful lens. The CV 28/1.9 though is a special lens. Images from it are excellent from corner to corner with a good balance to sharpness and contrast. I think the Skopar is probably a bit more contrasty than the Ultron. Both are good choices for the $$$$. The ZM 21, 25 and 28mm lenses also look excellent for a bit more $$, and of course the Leicas are very good and very $$$$$$$.

 

[dostacos]

Sorry, still need some advice as I'm now in a dilema as to what to buy.

There's the 28 1.9 which looks amazing but is also HUGE. The other lens I was thinking of was the 28 3.5 which looks to be a nice small size with decrent f/stop.

Any recommendations? Thanks!

we have GOT to hook up, I have the 28/1.9 35/1.2 & 50/1.5 the 28 is not that big

Dan