CV 28 F1.9 ultron or CV 28 F2?

[Freelander]

I'm thinking of buying a 28mm lens. Which of the above two would be the better purchase.

I know the 1.9 isn't available everywhere but I have seen a few places online where I can buy new. I also know that the 1.9 blocks a little of the viewfinder.

I know when I ask this that it will confuse me even more. However which should I buy

I'll be using Black and white film no digital shots as yet

Thanks for your time 😀

 

[rya]

The 1.9 also requires an adapter.

 

[ferider]

Seriously, not trying to evade your question:

Buy either. Make sure you can exchange or return it easily. Do some tests. If it's good, keep it.

Roland.

 

[Freelander]

rya . Thanks I'm aware that I will need an adapter

Ferider
I'm buying long distance so to speak. Although I suppose I could either return or sell on a lens I'm not happy with :

 

[sleepyhead]

Can someone who has used both lenses comment on the ergonomics?

I used the 1.9 for a short while, before I found that 28mm is not my cup of tea, and found it to be a lovely, solidly built, nice lens to use. A little large perhaps, but nothing annoying.

Optical performance was very good.

I known nothing about the f/2 version.

 

[OZ13]

I'd also be interested to hear some user reports on the newer 28mm F2 Ultron, specifically handling, ergonomics, finder blockage, size, weight etc. I'm sure the optics are great, maybe a little soft wide open?