went w/ the 25

[peter_n]

Good decision with the lens, Joe! 🙂

 

[Way]

That Domke seems to be the most compact bag for a rangefinder and one
or two lenses. I might get one also, though when I saw one in person the
zipper seemed to get in the way of accessing the camera. Maybe I just
need to get used to it.

 

[Graham Line]

Joe, care to share your thought processes in selecting the 25? Just curious.

 

[back alley]

Joe, care to share your thought processes in selecting the 25? Just curious.

i'm not much of a deep thinker...

first was my own experience...i liked some of the results with the canon 28/3.5 lens and wanted to investigate a wider than 35 perspective on a more regular basis.
while i was very tempted to stay with a 28 from a comfort level and that the zi has fl that fit a 28, i also wanted to try something new and i have less experience with wider than 28.
the 25 is getting some excellent press, in terms of sharpness/performance.
of course so is the 28 but the 25 seems to have a bit more buzz.
i think if i don't like/can't use well the 25 i can sell/trade for a 28 with less of a hit to my budget.
also, i am thinking of a 3 lens set for the zi and i thought 25/35/50 was a better kit. i am already saving for the 50 zm lens.

all that and the info from this thread and i ordered a 25...

 

[ray_g]

I am sure you will enjoy this lens, Joe. This would have been my choice, too. Did you get the VF?

 

[Sonnar Brian]

In Nikon SLR's, I always preferred the 24 to the 28. 28 is close to 35. 25 is closer to 24. Good Choice.

 

[back alley]

I am sure you will enjoy this lens, Joe. This would have been my choice, too. Did you get the VF?

gonna try w/o the finder for now.
zeiss fan has been doing ok w/o one so i'll try also.

the zeiss finder is more pricey than most of my lenses so i might try the cv finder if anything.

joe

 

[raid]

When I read the posting title, I thought Joe got a VC 25mm/4 lens, but it seems he got "the" Zeiss lens. Congrats, Joe. Now shoot thousands of beautiful wide angle photos with this lens and show us what we are missing!

 

[back alley]

seems the 25 is 'vacationing' in vancouver at customs...



2006/03/07 10:21 VANCOUVER, BC International item has been sent to Canadian Customs for processing
2006/03/06 19:04 International item has arrived in the destination country
2006/03/06 16:26 VANCOUVER, BC Item has entered Canada from International location
2006/03/04 23:02 International item has left the origin country
2006/03/04 23:02 Item being processed for departure to destination country
2006/03/03 17:19 International item has been posted in origin country