Will there be a new 28mm any time soon?

[Aziz]

We all know about the new 35mm coming out, but what about a 28mm? Has anybody heard anything through the grapevine about a 28? The current 28mm voigtlander lineup is out of production, so one would think that they'd replace it. Tom, Stephen, anybody?

 

[sebastel]

you'll need to ask kobayashi-san.
but honestly, i do not believe he reads here.

🙂
s.

 

[Captain]

With 28mm being the new "35" for the M8 I think something special will be on the way.

 

[tah]

The 28mm is also a 42mm on the Epson RD-1. My standard focal length on that camera. A compact 28/2 would be nice. In the meanwhile I will use my lovely 28/1.9 Ultron.

 

[Aziz]

I would love to see an affordable compact 28mm at f/2 as well. i would go for the 28/1.9, but is just seems to darn long for my r4a.

The 28mm is also a 42mm on the Epson RD-1. My standard focal length on that camera. A compact 28/2 would be nice. In the meanwhile I will use my lovely 28/1.9 Ultron.

 

[audible]

I would love to see an affordable compact 28mm at f/2 as well. i would go for the 28/1.9, but is just seems to darn long for my r4a.

me three! 😀

 

[mfunnell]

While the Ultron 28 is a little on the large side, I don't find that more than a minor problem. My real problem is difficulty "seeing in 28mm". Sometimes I manage, though, and find the quality of the Ultron is very good.


[Sydney airport. Hexar RF, CV 28 Ultron @f2.8; Ilford XP2, lab scan; resize etc. PSE3.]

I hope any new fast 28 is up to the same standards.

...Mike

 

[jbf]

While the Ultron 28 is a little on the large side, I don't find that more than a minor problem. My real problem is difficulty "seeing in 28mm". Sometimes I manage, though, and find the quality of the Ultron is very good.


[Sydney airport. Hexar RF, CV 28 Ultron @f2.8; Ilford XP2, lab scan; resize etc. PSE3.]

I hope any new fast 28 is up to the same standards.

...Mike

I have the same problem, Mike. Seeing in 28mm can be qutie difficult sometimes.

 

[former member]

Make your own.

http://www.rangefinderforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=53645

Would be great on an RD-1 or M8.