CV 28/3.5 Experience?

[ray_g]

I have never shot the 28mm focal length on a rangefinder. Lately, I have been looking for something wider than 35mm I am thinking of seeing how I like it. This seems to be a good inexpensive choice.

I would be interested in hearing some users' opinions of this lens - handling, results, flare-resistance, etc. Any sample photos or links would also be appreciated. Thanks.

 

[rover]

Very good Ray. I think we can arrange a test drive if you want to try one out.

 

[Huck Finn]

Same here, Ray.

 

[ray_g]

Thanks for the offer, guys. 🙂

Let me do a little bit more research first ...

 

[back alley]

you are a loved man ray.

 

[ray_g]

🙂

BTW, I ran into this interesting review in the PN archives. Thought others might like to see it:

http://www.photo.net/bboard/q-and-a-fetch-msg?msg_id=004MLl

I did not realize the CL's entire VF approximates the 28mm FOV. The CL + 28/2.5 (and 40/2) would make a nice compact package.

 

[dgray]

I had one for a long time (traded it for something wider - a focal length issue only). This lens is built very well. It is heavy and all mechanical functions are very smooth, a step or two above most other CV lenses. At the same time it is tiny, especially without the lens hood. It was a great lens for a travel or walk around kit - I loved it on my old CLE wi th 40/2. I don't shoot into the sun much, so I can't comment on flare, but I was very pleased with the images it created. I usually used it for landscapes or city scapes, so I liked its sharp and contrasty look. I didn't use it much wide open or focused close. The offers to test it out are quite a nice luxury!

 

[dgray]

Sorry, I just noticed Ray kind of made the same point about using it with a CL and 40/2, but of course the CLE actually has 28mm framelines that are nicely visible, making it an ideal match.

 

[back alley]

good read ray.

maybe for the zeiss...

 

[dgray]

I just read Ray's link to Joel's review. That is indeed an excellent evaluation with high praise for a lens this inexpensive.

 

[Fred]

Compared to 28s I've used on SLRs, this beats em hands down. A couple of examples in my gallery.
http://www.rangefinderforum.com/photopost/showphoto.php?photo=11983&cat=5010

http://www.rangefinderforum.com/photopost/showphoto.php?photo=11984&cat=5010

 

[Doug]

It's a delightful little lens, Ray, and wonderfully well suited to my CLE. Here's an example...