henryzwartz
Member
Hi,
i recently purchased this lens of a fellow RFF member. I'm waiting for it in the post, and really looking forward to this gorgeous little lens.
I was wondering what people thought of this lens, in your experience?
I'll hopefully be using it for some upcoming stories in Burma.
Cheers,
Henry
i recently purchased this lens of a fellow RFF member. I'm waiting for it in the post, and really looking forward to this gorgeous little lens.
I was wondering what people thought of this lens, in your experience?
I'll hopefully be using it for some upcoming stories in Burma.
Cheers,
Henry
Rowse
Gothamscapes
I owned the lens. I sold it because I prefer the 35mm focal length. However, I miss it sometimes due to these characteristics:
1. Very small lens, light, and compact
2. Extremely sharp corner to corner
3. Minimal distortion for a wide angle
4. Spectacular for wide angle landscapes, in fact my favorite now that i think about it.
5. Relatively cheap for a NEW Leica lens
Damn, why did I sell it!:bang:
1. Very small lens, light, and compact
2. Extremely sharp corner to corner
3. Minimal distortion for a wide angle
4. Spectacular for wide angle landscapes, in fact my favorite now that i think about it.
5. Relatively cheap for a NEW Leica lens
Damn, why did I sell it!:bang:
sepiareverb
genius and moron
It is a gem. Tiny and lightweight, with impeccable image quality.
M9 / 28/2.8 ASPH
Was my most used lens on the M8.2 for quite a long while.
M9 / 28/2.8 ASPH
Was my most used lens on the M8.2 for quite a long while.
Leica All Day
Veteran
have fun in Burma 
cheers, michael
cheers, michael
jippiejee
Well-known
Rico
Well-known
Leica made me buy one of their modern lenses when they released the Elmarit 28 ASPH. It remains my only M lens newer than 1980.
It remains my only M lens newer than 1980.henryzwartz
Member
Got the lens today, and it's a bloody beauty. I'm in love!!!
kingqueenknave
Well-known
It's pretty fantastic.
kzphoto
Well-known
My only complaint about the lens is that I can't afford a 28 Summicron. Otherwise it's fantastic. Real great on the GXR!
Michel154
Established
i loved it until winter ,i got lots of color fringing in the corners on snow and bright scenes
it was a coded but otherwise a little gem
it was a coded but otherwise a little gem
smk
Established
Fantastic little lens. Small, sharp, no distortion. I prefer it over 35mm for street photography due to the increased depth of field. It's also excellent for landscapes (in fact it is very easy to hike with due to its small size).
denizg7
Well-known
I think its one of the best bang for the buck new leica lens extremely sharp no distortion , having said I would much prefer an older version Summilux or Summicron then of a summarit or elmarit.
but then again this is 28mm
but then again this is 28mm
jammcat
Lick My Lens Cap
Fantastic lens with great ergonomics and resolution.
My only complaint is the same with all Leica lenses-- it's far too expensive.
My only complaint is the same with all Leica lenses-- it's far too expensive.
mfogiel
Veteran
A great lens, It only has one minor drawback and one little fault:
it is VERY contrasty, so for B&W make sure you pull your negs if you like a long tonal scale, and then in some cases the bokeh is not fantastic, but this for a 28mm lens is a non issue.
it is VERY contrasty, so for B&W make sure you pull your negs if you like a long tonal scale, and then in some cases the bokeh is not fantastic, but this for a 28mm lens is a non issue.
hausen
Well-known
Awesome lens on my M6/M9. Sold mine and missed it so much that I bought the 28 Summicron. Now that's another story.
PointOmega
Established
helen.HH
To Light & Love ...
Stellar Lens
Just wish I could like the 28 POV
Just wish I could like the 28 POV