Can I see some wide open pphotos from a M9 w/ 28/2.8 Elmarit ASPH?

[fates]

Hi all,
I'm considering trading one of my 35/2 v4 Summicrons for a 28 ASPH Elmarit. I'm having a hard time finding some examples of the lens' bokeh. Maybe you have some to share?
Thanks in advance!

 

[seakayaker1]

. . . . . do not own a Elmarit 28 Asph but you can see samples here:

http://www.flickr.com/search/groups/?m=pool&z=t&w=81075509%40N00&q=M9+leica+elmarit+M+28+ASPH

 

[Renzsu]

I'll try and shoot some examples tomorrow.

 

[dogberryjr]

Here's one in low light:


Maya loves udon. by dogberryjr, on Flickr

 

[fates]

Thanks for the quick responses. Renzsu that would be great, thanks!
Dogberry, is that wide open?

I wonder about how much I would enjoy this lens. It seems to render a little clinical and flat... but I'm wondering how much of that is due to the stopped down photos I'm finding.

 

[Renzsu]

Ok, just went out into the garden, it's quite overcast, but the pictures are all straight out of camera, no tweaks, no sharpening. The links go to 100% versions of the smaller images posted here, so you can see the details.

I never really use the lens wide open, I bought mine for street shooting, so I'm mostly at f/8 and f/11, sometimes f/4 and f/5.6.
The medium range apertures are really nice in this lens, sharp as a needle and nice subtle falloff.

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3659/5820221541_72325bfd56_o.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2790/5820785796_0395bc792a_o.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3126/5820788238_a8d72ac46d_o.jpg

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5276/5820790764_dab36d35f1_o.jpg

Here's one on the M6, with Ektar 100. Probably wide open:


stopped down?:


definitely stopped down:

 

[luuca]

Not sure if it's f2,8 or f4

 

[geotrupede]

some examples here:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/74704462@N00/sets/72157625756343878/with/5328314492/

 

[dogberryjr]

Thanks for the quick responses. Renzsu that would be great, thanks!
Dogberry, is that wide open?

Yup, wide open.

 

[__hh]

Not sure if it's f2,8 or f4

I love this photo. More than just a happy snap of family life. It feels as if it was a set-up for a pop-art magazine - the colours, the expression, the angle, and the atmosphere.

 

[gavinlg]

When I get an m9 this lens is definitely on my list. Such a lovely 28mm

 

[C_R]

I use my Elmarit 28Asph most often @ f:6.7 for landscape, these are kind of experimental shots wide open. And I have some private portraits, could mail you one if you want

Carsten
http://www.flickr.com/photos/38068178@N08/sets/72157622516629433/

 

[luuca]

I love this photo. More than just a happy snap of family life. It feels as if it was a set-up for a pop-art magazine - the colours, the expression, the angle, and the atmosphere.

Thank you very much hunghang!

 

[ruslan]

 

[fates]

Yeah, you guys are convincing me of the merits of this lens. I guess it's not worth spending the extra $ for the summicron version... and maybe there is enough difference between this lens and the 35/2 v4 to justify the trade.

 

[geotrupede]

what about the CV 28 f1.9? Very affordable and real fun to use...

 

[radfilm]

28mm Elmarit wide open



Untitled by Dana Gonzales, on Flickr

 

[ramosa]

I have the Elmarit 28 asph and use it on an M8. Pros=small, sharp. Cons=rather clinical rendering (i.e., lack of character). It really depends on what you want.

 

[andredossantos]

I've always been intrigued by this lens even though Im more of a 24mm type of guy. Im really digging the shots in this thread and Im feeling the GAS!

 

[Jubb Jubb]

Hi fates, PM sent. Please let me know if you want to sell your 35/f2 summicron v4 lens..
Very keen and I need a lens for my M8!