echorec Posted September 17, 2008 Share #1 Posted September 17, 2008 Advertisement (gone after registration) Hello, I am looking for a new 28mm lens. I have the old (version 2) which delivers fantastic colours and is very sharp stopped down but I´d like to have one that is sharp wide open. I have the latest 28mm lens for R cameras and ideally I would like an M lens that performs like that one (excellent on all apertures). I don´t need 2.0 so I guess the question is Elmarit version 4 or Elmarit ASPH. Has any of you tried both? Which do you prefer? Thanks, Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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wizard Posted September 17, 2008 Share #2 Posted September 17, 2008 Gunnar, I once had the Elmarit version IV and a friend of mine has the new asph. Both are very good lenses, with the new one being notably more compact. Also, the new lens shows very high contrast, almost harsh at some points, and is bitingly sharp. In my view, the version IV will perform much like your R 28mm lens. According to Puts, the version IV is a little better than the asph at full aperture, but I have never tested that myself. In normal use, both lenses seem very sharp at full aperture. Andy Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
echorec Posted September 17, 2008 Author Share #3 Posted September 17, 2008 Thanks Andy, I will start to look for a version IV. Best, Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
el fotografo Posted September 18, 2008 Share #4 Posted September 18, 2008 I have the 28mm Elmarit version IV and it is a very nice lens. I use it wide open all the time and it is sharp. The new 28mm ASPH has too much contrast for my taste. My partner has the Zeiss ZM 28 2.8 and it is a fantastic lens, very sharp with medium-high contrast. I like it as much as I like mine, to be honest. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
echorec Posted September 18, 2008 Author Share #5 Posted September 18, 2008 Thanks for the reply. So, I am looking for one of these. Please contact me if anyone has one for sale. I would rather buy from someone here than from ebay. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
fotohuis Posted September 18, 2008 Share #6 Posted September 18, 2008 I have also the 28mm Elmarit version IV and it is indeed a very nice lens. I use it almost wide open it is sharp but some very small vignetting at 2,8 and when doing big enlargements (>30x40cm) you can see it when you're very critical. At f=4,0 it's in fact gone. Here some examples, shot on Fomapan T200 with this Elmarit 2,8/28mm and a Yellow filter. A very small vignetting is also on the new Summarit line lenses (2,5) but normally nobody take notice of these very small lens failures. Welcome, dear visitor! As registered member you'd see an image here… Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! ' data-webShareUrl='https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/63001-elmarit-28mm-m/?do=findComment&comment=657205'>More sharing options...
echorec Posted September 18, 2008 Author Share #7 Posted September 18, 2008 Advertisement (gone after registration) Thanks for the reply. Great pictures! Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
fotohuis Posted September 18, 2008 Share #8 Posted September 18, 2008 Well, if you like them: Here another one: Welcome, dear visitor! As registered member you'd see an image here… Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! Quote Link to post Share on other sites Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! ' data-webShareUrl='https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/63001-elmarit-28mm-m/?do=findComment&comment=657214'>More sharing options...
fotohuis Posted September 18, 2008 Share #9 Posted September 18, 2008 In fact a very low distortion from this lens, nice for architecture subjects. Here you can see some Split Grade photo prints on MG IV. Same film and lens: Welcome, dear visitor! As registered member you'd see an image here… Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! ' data-webShareUrl='https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/63001-elmarit-28mm-m/?do=findComment&comment=657215'>More sharing options...
fotohuis Posted September 18, 2008 Share #10 Posted September 18, 2008 Or this one on Fuji Neopan 400: Even for a portrait not too bad This one with a (newer) V500 scanner (Epson): Welcome, dear visitor! As registered member you'd see an image here… Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! ' data-webShareUrl='https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/63001-elmarit-28mm-m/?do=findComment&comment=657219'>More sharing options...
echorec Posted September 18, 2008 Author Share #11 Posted September 18, 2008 Excellent! Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
fotohuis Posted September 18, 2008 Share #12 Posted September 18, 2008 I can only advise: Save some money for this excellent lens! Next week I am on the Photokina, maybe to test the new 1,4/21mm Here an example of the new Summarit 2,5/75mm by the way. Film ATP-Tech Pan from Rollei, a nice niche product from Gevaert in Belgium. Very high resolution film and developed with ATP-DC (made by SPUR, for Rollei-Maco). I think a good combination to keep the contrast of this Technical Pan film under control Elvira from Kazachstan, M7+Summarit 2,5/75mm on f=2,8: Welcome, dear visitor! As registered member you'd see an image here… Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! Quote Link to post Share on other sites Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! ' data-webShareUrl='https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/63001-elmarit-28mm-m/?do=findComment&comment=657230'>More sharing options...
rsh Posted September 18, 2008 Share #13 Posted September 18, 2008 I had a version IV that I was really pleased with. Sold it to get the Summicron for the extra stop. In comparing photos from both lenses, I saw little difference, so if 2.8 is fast enough, you will be more than pleased with the IV. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
echorec Posted November 1, 2008 Author Share #14 Posted November 1, 2008 Hi all, I just located a version III over here for a good price. What is your opinion about that version? Thanks, Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
kipkeston Posted November 1, 2008 Share #15 Posted November 1, 2008 I think the IV is hands down better. I have the asph. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michiel Fokkema Posted November 2, 2008 Share #16 Posted November 2, 2008 I used to have the 2. I now have the 4 which is noticeable better. I use it wide open without any hesitation. I can't imagine I need a 28 which is even better than this. It is not very small but with the vented hood not much of a problem. Cheers, Michiel Fokkema Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
fotohuis Posted November 2, 2008 Share #17 Posted November 2, 2008 Go for the IV. You will not regret this fine lens. Robert Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
echorec Posted November 2, 2008 Author Share #18 Posted November 2, 2008 Thanks guys, I will get a IV. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
magd0328 Posted November 2, 2008 Share #19 Posted November 2, 2008 I'm going to put in a word for the new Elmarit ASPH. I bought mine in January this year and have been using it ever since on my M6. Wonderful lens, small, light, razor sharp at all apertures. And I really appreciate the fact that it has absolutely no rectilinear distortion. However, having previously owned a Konica Hexanon KM 28mm (which had an almost identical optical design to the version IV elmarit) I don't think you will be disppointed with that. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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