alexz
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Soem time down the road I intend to extend my WA capabilities by 28mm +/- range lens. Obviously, quality-wise preferable not to fall far from my current setup (see my sign.) and intended to get used on my M6 (28mm frame). So far the list of possible options compiles into just 3-4 of such:
1. Leica 28mm/2.8 Elmarit ASPH
2. Zeiss ZM 28mm/2.8
3. Zeiss ZM 25mm/2.8
4. Hexanon 28mm/2.8
I keep hearing appraisals on optical quality of ZM 25mm/2.8, however have been able to locate very few dedicated ZM 28mm opinions (on Leica bodies) and even more scarce on Hexanon 28mm/2.8
I think I can safely assume general optical performance of all these is probably very close to each other, though there might be differences (in OOF rendering, flare resistance ? what else ?). There are however few technical questions that I'd like to get clarified:
1. Does the 25mm ZM bring 28mm frame on M6 (and any other M body capable of 28mm farmes) ? Same for 28mm ZM and Hexanon 28mm one...
2. Any notable focusing issues one should be aware about of Hexanon 28mm on M bodies ?
3. For experienced 25mm ZM users on Leica M body: How do you cope with the field of view (bearing the lens invokes 28mm frame) ? Do you just assume entire finder coverage diregarding 28mm frame ?
4. I have HK x0.85 magnifier that I acquired some time ago (along with x1.25 one) particularily to assist in 28mm frame visibility in my M6 because I wear obstacles. The magnifier indeed helps tremendously making 28mm frames visible (albeit at the edges of visibility in eyeglasses). Do you think 25mm lens will make it more difficult in this respect ?
5. I guess ZM 28mm and 25mm lenses are longer physically then the Elmarit. Hoes does it gets interpretted protruding into 28mm frame ? (and I always tend to use lens's hood if available).
Xmm, Elmarit appears to be hard to come upon (especially used), kind of rarity (due to that may command used prices nearly as high as the brand new one). Wondering whether the 600$ difference between Elmarit and 28mm/25mm ZM is something worth to count in ....
1. Leica 28mm/2.8 Elmarit ASPH
2. Zeiss ZM 28mm/2.8
3. Zeiss ZM 25mm/2.8
4. Hexanon 28mm/2.8
I keep hearing appraisals on optical quality of ZM 25mm/2.8, however have been able to locate very few dedicated ZM 28mm opinions (on Leica bodies) and even more scarce on Hexanon 28mm/2.8
I think I can safely assume general optical performance of all these is probably very close to each other, though there might be differences (in OOF rendering, flare resistance ? what else ?). There are however few technical questions that I'd like to get clarified:
1. Does the 25mm ZM bring 28mm frame on M6 (and any other M body capable of 28mm farmes) ? Same for 28mm ZM and Hexanon 28mm one...
2. Any notable focusing issues one should be aware about of Hexanon 28mm on M bodies ?
3. For experienced 25mm ZM users on Leica M body: How do you cope with the field of view (bearing the lens invokes 28mm frame) ? Do you just assume entire finder coverage diregarding 28mm frame ?
4. I have HK x0.85 magnifier that I acquired some time ago (along with x1.25 one) particularily to assist in 28mm frame visibility in my M6 because I wear obstacles. The magnifier indeed helps tremendously making 28mm frames visible (albeit at the edges of visibility in eyeglasses). Do you think 25mm lens will make it more difficult in this respect ?
5. I guess ZM 28mm and 25mm lenses are longer physically then the Elmarit. Hoes does it gets interpretted protruding into 28mm frame ? (and I always tend to use lens's hood if available).
Xmm, Elmarit appears to be hard to come upon (especially used), kind of rarity (due to that may command used prices nearly as high as the brand new one). Wondering whether the 600$ difference between Elmarit and 28mm/25mm ZM is something worth to count in ....