CV15 on xe1

[ahbrown73]

This is my first post, but have been coming here for several years.
I'm thinking of buying an xe1, but need some guidance.

I have a CV 15, a CV 28 1.9, and a CV 35 1.7 from my Bessa film days. I also have a nex 7 which doesn't play well with the CV15 because of the magenta cast. I have used corner fix which has helped. Does the xe1 have the same problem with the magenta cast in the corners and on the sides? Also, the nex 7 evf crushes the shadows, but my OMD does not. How does the xe1 compare in terms of evf contrast?

Thanks in advance for any assistance.

Alan

 

[back alley]

kuvvy uses the cv15 with great results...hopefully he comes by with a comment for you.

 

[rhl-oregon]

My results show no magenta sides/corners with the 15 even at f22 ISO 6400 1/30. Just did this test, so no upload for now!

 

[ahbrown73]

very helpful

very helpful

Thank you. Just what I wanted to hear.

 

[Katie]

I use it on X Pro 1 with no issues. I do get some smearing wide open with the 15 and the 21/4; but nothing that would stop me from using it.

 

[Katie]

Oh, and I have also used the 28 1.9 with much success. 🙂

 

[KarlG]

Yeah, I use the CV 15 on the X-Pro1. I've noticed the smeared corners when wide open, but only after reading about it being a potential issue and actively looking for it.

I usually put a slight vignette on my shots anyway, so it's not very noticable for me. Love the CV15 on the X-Pro1, it's a great combination!

 

[reimage]

I'm using the 15CV M mount version, usually at f.8.0 on the XE-1. Remarkable lens... Very little color shift and good sharpness, even at the edges. Whats in focus at the edges is at a different distance than the center.

file attached, CV 15, XE-1, F8, I think.

 

[kuvvy]

A bit late to this thread and I have to agree with all that's been said above by everyone. I use the 15mm on my Xpro 1 and it works well. Not noticed the smearing really but then I don't look for any. It is a slow lens but one advantage is being able to set focus and shooting like its a p&s, very fast. Image quality for me is great and its the only lens I kept after selling my RD1. I'd say find friendly dealer of Xe1 user and see if you can give it a go. I reckon you'll be pleased.

Paul

 

[Michiel Fokkema]

I've used the CV15 on my X-pro1 but now have the Fuji 14 and it is so much better!

 

[FalseDigital]

If you check out my posts all I've been using with my X-E1 is my CV 15mm (LTM ver)
I can't compare with other digital bodies but I have no complaints. It's an awesome lens.
Don't worry too much about technical details...just go out and shoot!


THAI PUNKS by Graham Meyer, on Flickr

 

[Katie]

La Grange, Texas Courthouse by Katie Shearer, on Flickr