Do I need a 28mm CV lens?

[leica M2 fan]

First of all I love the "view" of the 35mm lens, it seems to open up a space and area just right. I've used a 28 with an SLR and I like the tremendous area of coverage and have been thinking about the CV 28 for the Leica mount and it would be useable on my Zorki 6. Is there a compelling reason to have it in addition to the 35? Or would I use it once or twice and relegate it to being in the camera bag and just come out once in a while. My style of shooting is mostly buildings and street and landscapes. Sometime I like to take portraits of people but I use an 85 or 90.Any input would be valuable, TIA.

 

[vrgard]

Although I have both 28 and 35mm lenses, I haven't done a lot of buildings shots with either one. However, I've got to believe that the 28 is a much easier lens to use when concerned about getting the entire building into the shot. Others with more experience can comment on how true this is in practice.

-Randy

 

[wlewisiii]

For me, personally, the 28 is actually easier to use. Still difficult for me as I'm a 50mm kind of shooter, especially with my CL. OTOH, the CL is half my problem; I can't seem to deal with the 40mm FL - it's neither fish or fowl for me and 35 is just too close to it. So instead I've ended up with 28/50/90 as my primary kit (since the CL finders whole area does the 28 FOV really quite well.

It took a very long time using my J-12 and then 35/2.5 SC on my Kievs to get comfortable with the 35 FOV but I've been able to learn, as a result, the 28 FOV with much more ease. At this point I do not really miss my 35/2.5 but I think I'd deeply miss my Serenar 28/3.5...

Now, obviously, your milage will vary, but I'd still suggest a serious trial of the 28.

William

 

[Kim Coxon]

I would offer another suggestion and that is go for the 25. Have a look at this thread http://www.rangefinderforum.com/forums/showthread.php?p=372613#post372613 I tend to find 24/25 more useful for architecture mainly to avoid converging verticals.

Kim

 

[leica M2 fan]

Thanks for all your suggestions and insight.

Thanks for all your suggestions and insight.

I will consider all your advice and make a determination very soon. I'll keep you posted. Right now I'm not sure how I will go.