First ZM 35/2.8 photos

[taffy]

Nice! Hope you find the time to write a mini review. I've been saving up for a ZM 35/2 or now a 35 summarit but if this the Biogon C delivers I think I'll seriously consider it. Right now i have the VC 35P II but since 35 is my favorite length I want to have a really good performer.

I have a 50 elmar M and the contrast seems to be similar (on the contrasty side). I haven't shot with it a lot so I could be wrong though.

 

[faris]

Joe, lovely pic. What did you rate the xp2 as?

 

[Bingley]

Whoa! Really nice shots, Joe, and I do like the contrast and sharpness from this lens. I really like #2, #3 is interesting too. Did you shoot XP2 at box speed?

 

[back alley]

i shoot xp2 at 200 normally.

thanks for the kind words guys.

 

[casualuser]

Compare to CV 35 2.5?

Compare to CV 35 2.5?

i shoot xp2 at 200 normally.

thanks for the kind words guys.

Any thoughts or observations in comparison to the CV 35 2.5 PII? Black and white and color?

Thanks

John

 

[back alley]

i don't normally shoot colour and my 35/2.5 is the original ltm.

the cv lens is very good, sharp and contrasty. this zm is similar, maybe a bit smoother image.

i'm really not very good at these comparisons except for the most obvious things. size wise i think it's a perfect size when compared the the zm 35/2 and the cv 35/2.5.
could I tell the difference between pics from any of the 3 lenses? not likely.

joe

 

[photogdave]

Some of the best shots I've seen of yours, regardless of the lens. Nice stuff!

 

[back alley]

Some of the best shots I've seen of yours, regardless of the lens. Nice stuff!

wow, thanks very much.

the only real difference is that i am consciously trying to remember to move in closer.

joe

 

[tritiated]

I'm just going to 'send some flowers' to coin a phrase someone once said on this forum.

Those are super nice shots, all with a fantastic look from the lens/film combination, really snappy. 'Sun under steps' I like very much, the very dynamic lighting has been handled well to create an interesting effect on the graffiti piece. Perhaps unorthodox but interesting composition in 'ripe tomato'. 'Beard' is a stunner, really good use of the 35 mm, nice timing. My favourite is 'city hall', simply because of the way it captures the atmosphere of the scene.

 

[back alley]

many thanks.

i have never received so many compliments on a set of images...

 

[Trius]

joe: as Capa (I believe?) once said, "if your pictures aren't good enough, you're not close enough." These are better indeed, especially since you were just out gear-testing.

 

[monochromejrnl]

looks like a great lense... could you post these same images without level adjustment? to my eye the shadows are blocked up on the last three shots... could be my monitor or perhaps liberal use of level adjustments???

 

[cosmonot]

Thanks for posting these. I'm thinking that all those 35mm summarons might have a little competition...

 

[back alley]

looks like a great lense... could you post these same images without level adjustment? to my eye the shadows are blocked up on the last three shots... could be my monitor or perhaps liberal use of level adjustments???

i normally adjust with levels and unsharp mask...these have no processing at all.

 

[back alley]

2 more

joe

 

[rover]

Those are very nice, the raw ones too.

Good thing I have that Skopar.

 

[Tom A]

This is with the 35f2.8 C Biogon at f4. M2 and Kodak 5222 (Double X @ 250asa). Processed in home-brewed Pyrocat HD for 12.5 min.

 

[lawrence]

shot on xp2, the lazy man's film...

And I was about to ask if they were shot on TMX or Acros 😉