Leica LTM Wide Lens recomendations

Leica M39 screw mount bodies/lenses
Roland,
It seems that the CV 28/3.5 is extra-good, if I can call it. I don't have such a lens, but several RFF members seem to view it this way.
 
John,
I have the 28mm/3.5. It is an excellent lens, but the 21mm seems to have an even better reputation about the lens.
 
Raid,

I don't know much about these lenses, but posted both links here in case the original poster was interested.

I gather from looking at other threads that the 21mm is on its way to you. Looking forward to seeing some results from it.

All the best.
 
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Roland,
It seems that the CV 28/3.5 is extra-good, if I can call it. I don't have such a lens, but several RFF members seem to view it this way.
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Count me in as one of the RFFers who loves this lens. Small, sharp, and very, very good w/ b&w. Terrific lens for landscape and street.

The Canon 28/2.8 is even tinier, though.
 
Thank you, John. I bought the 21mm lens based on your tip.

I traded some stuff with David, and he partially sold me his Kobalux 28mm/3.5. I love it. It is a sharp lens that gives beautiful colors with color film.
 
Has anyone seen a 28mm Canon lens for sale anywhere? I tracked one down finally at KOH only to be told it had been sold. Been looking for 2 months now with no luck.
 
Thanks John - I know of Kevin, was hoping for something a bit less costly. I have offered something on one of his lenses, however. More than I wanted to spend, it looks excellent, and I can stop my quest if he accepts.

Got one.. a bit more than I thought I'd pay, but I'm happy to have picked one up.
 
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the wide viewfinder is very expensive, I'll give up the wide lens. But the CV 15mm/4.5 is included view finder, maybe i can consider it
 
I thought 50mm was enough for the view angle. I found many nice picture was shot by 35mm or 50mm.
28mm is not easy to get a nice picture. But we can get the better safe shutter number with 28mm. 28mm at f1.9, we can easily hold within even 1s
 
I'm another advocate for the CV 28/3.5, especially when used with the CV mini finder. The package in silver looks right at home on a screw mount Leica. As others have said the CV lens performs very well optically and is built like a tank. With the mini finders 28 and 35 frame lines you are all set if you do get a 35 lens. It is maybe more than you want to spend but worth saving for IMHO.

Bob
 
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