Tim Gray
Well-known
If this is a roll call, I have a black one that I bought used 3 years ago, a bit after they discontinued them. I have to admit that I don't use it very much since I usually use the 28 Summicron instead, but it is good to have a backup, especially when it is as small and good as the 28/3.5.
kossi008
Photon Counter
I sold mine to go for the ZM 28/2.8. Now that I have a Nex, I kinda miss it because of its compactness... :bang:
ruby.monkey
Veteran
On my battered old M2.
dct
perpetual amateur
as for the cv 28/3.5...it's a gem that did not go unnoticed so when it was discontinued they were mostly bought up and hoarded by guys like me.
(copy/paste, because it's exactly the same)
(copy/paste, because it's exactly the same)
They are available here and there... just like every other out of print lens, it takes time to find one.
robbeiflex
Well-known
I had one that I sold here. Found it by posting a "want to buy" add here, and sold it by responding to one. Hint, hint.
Benjamin Marks
Veteran
Good one! That is probably what I will wind up doing. I recently bought a C/V 35/2.5 and the lens is such a winner. High contrast and sharp! Perfectly sized for the current NEX series and m-4/3. That's what got me thinking about the 28.
Bingley
Veteran
Ditto for me. The lens is a keeper.
nightfly
Well-known
Mine is semi-permanently attached to my M4-P. I use it way more than the v3 Summicron that I spent twice as much money for. The focal length, build quality and image quality are all really nice and really I can live with the lack of speed for most of my needs. The Summicron comes out at night.
uhoh7
Veteran
hard to find and prices vary when you do. fantastic build. sharpest skopar.
sold mine to help pay for a leica 28/2
sold mine to help pay for a leica 28/2
This lens is not that hard to find... really. Just be patient and it'll show up.
Film dino
David Chong
Igor has one.. http://igorcamera.com/leica_lenses.htm
kuvvy
Well-known
I used to own both the CV28 f2 Ultron and a CV28 f3.5 but always went out with the faster lens, so the smaller 28 barely got used.
I then sold the Ultron to purchase a 35mm Konica UC-Hexanon.
About 18 months ago I decided to sell my CV28 3.5 as I found I was shooting a 35mm Konica more. However in the end I felt the 35mm was too long on my RD1 for my style (if I have one) and sold that instead.
So now my 'standard lens' is the tiny 28 which; due to it mostly being overlooked is in 'as new' condition.
Here's a shot of it mounted on the RD1, just to get you drooling
I then sold the Ultron to purchase a 35mm Konica UC-Hexanon.
About 18 months ago I decided to sell my CV28 3.5 as I found I was shooting a 35mm Konica more. However in the end I felt the 35mm was too long on my RD1 for my style (if I have one) and sold that instead.
So now my 'standard lens' is the tiny 28 which; due to it mostly being overlooked is in 'as new' condition.
Here's a shot of it mounted on the RD1, just to get you drooling
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I used to own both the CV28 f2 Ultron and a CV28 f3.5 but always went out with the faster lens, so the smaller 28 barely got used.
I then sold the Ultron to purchase a 35mm Konica UC-Hexanon.
About 18 months ago I decided to sell my CV28 3.5 as I found I was shooting a 35mm Konica more. However in the end I felt the 35mm was too long on my RD1 for my style (if I have one) and sold that instead.
So now my 'standard lens' is the tiny 28 which; due to it mostly being overlooked is in 'as new' condition.
Here's a shot of it mounted on the RD1, just to get you drooling
the long and winding road...