So show me a REALLY DISTINCTIVE 28mm M/LTM

The Zeiss has arrived, and I just spent my first morning (well--45 minutes of my morning) shooting with it. I'll post results when I get home from work and can upload the files...
 
Yeah, I got the Biogon 28/2.8. I seriously considered the Canon, but I've got the Canon 35/1.8, which seems to give similar results. I loved the Biogon when I had a G1, but sold it because I got sick of the autofocus on the G1...the lens is really beautifully made, feels fantastic, etc. I have it on the R-D1 at the moment but will definitely saddle up the R4A as well.
 
OK, here are a few shots today from the Biogon 28/2.8, which I took around the campus where I teach. It tends to underexpose a bit on the R-D1--fine by me, since I'm a chronic highlight clipper who relies on AE all the time. In Lightroom I mostly just notched up the EV and pushed the "clarity" slider a bit, which gives you contrast without swamping the shadows. Nice moderate contrast with this lens to begin with, so it didn't take much.

Unsurprisingly, I like it. It's giving me similar results as the G version--the bokeh is similar--I bet it renders very nicely on film!

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Hi - this looks like a Nikkor 28mm with f3.5 - I'm sorting out this gear.

Anyone had any experience (and can post shots) with this lens?
I have been trying to determine when and why it was made. Was it made for the Leica M mount (or LTM), or was it made initially for the Nikon rangefinders? The resources on the net are a bit confusing.

This one bayonets right onto the M4 without any problems.

Will take some shots with it over the next few days and post results. It is so tiny on an M4!
 
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CD 28 3.5 is a great lens but not distinctive

CD 28 3.5 is a great lens but not distinctive

Bingley said:
Nobody has mentioned the CV 28/3.5. Do folks think it is not distinctive?
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I immediately thought of the CV 28 3.5 but realized that Mablesound asked for "distinctive".

The CV 28 3.5 is not one of those that causes the viewer to think "wow, he used a zip-de-do-da-gon" lens to make this photo" instead of focusing on the subject of the photo.

It certainly is one of those lenses that helps the equipment become transparent and allow the viewer to only dwell on the content of the photo. Distinctive it is not. That is what I seek but not what Mablesound asked.

Holga lenses are really distinctive but unfortunately not 28mm.
 
Bob Michaels said:
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Bob Michaels said:
Holga lenses are really distinctive but unfortunately not 28mm.
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There's no M-mount Holga lens, is there? I do recall reading recently somebody's project to convert one...was it on this forum? Unfortunately there was none of that distinctive vignetting...the sample photos actually looked a little too good!
 
>> this looks like a Nikkor 28mm with f3.5 - I'm sorting out this gear.
Anyone had any experience (and can post shots) with this lens?<<

Yes, it's a Nikor 28/3.5 in LTM mount, with an M adapter.

In Nikon-S mount, it's my daily user lens. Lovely, very sharp and probably a little "distinctive" owing to its age -- introduced in 1953.

I used to wish it was faster. But after two decades of near constant use, I've grown to love this lens just as it is. The low contrast makes for very graceful lighting. The corners darken a little, giving it a classic look when shot full frame.

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Roland - thank you.

and Vince, thanks to you too, especially for posting those shots - they look very special. My first snaps with this lens are being processed today. Can't wait.
 
I am just curious how much the canon 28/3.5 usually costs. I have seen many sample pictures and i have to admit that the result is quite distinctive.
 
actually either of the Voigtlander 28's are good votes for the most distinctive 28 LTM lens.

The 28/1.9 has the honor of being the fastest 28 lens ever made in LTM mount.

The 28/3.5 may be the sharpest 28 ever made in LTM.

Ask Tom A for details.

Stephen
 
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