Tony C. Posted January 12, 2007 Share #1 Â Posted January 12, 2007 Advertisement (gone after registration) I having been thinking of acquiring a 28mm 2.0 Summicron ASPH to use as my prime lens with the M8. I have no doubt that it is a superb lens, but at the same time have one fairly serious reservation. I am a big fan of the "creamy" type of bokeh produced by some of the older Leica lenses. Should I, therefore, seriously consider the Elmarit as an alternative to the Summicron? Â Of course it would be nice to have the extra stop, and cost is not an important issue. But out of focus rendering is important to me, so feedback from those of you who have used different 28mm lenses will be greatly appreciated. Â Best regards, Â Tony C. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Advertisement Posted January 12, 2007 Posted January 12, 2007 Hi Tony C., Take a look here 28mm Summicron vs. Elmarit (re: bokeh). I'm sure you'll find what you were looking for!
lct Posted January 12, 2007 Share #2  Posted January 12, 2007 With the R-D1, the Elmarit 28/2.8asph looks a bit more contrasty than the Summicron 28/2 with a slightly harsher bokeh and a somewhat better flare control. FWIW  28/2 at f/2.8: http://tinyurl.com/rv7w/EPSN2747-afterweb.jpg  28/2.8 at f/2.8: http://tinyurl.com/rv7w/EPSN2745-afterweb.jpg  28/2 at f/2.8: http://tinyurl.com/rv7w/EPSN2747_crop01web.jpg  28/2.8 at f/2.8: http://tinyurl.com/rv7w/EPSN2745_crop01web.jpg  28/2 at f/2.8: http://tinyurl.com/rv7w/EPSN2755web.jpg  28/2.8 at f/2.8: http://tinyurl.com/rv7w/EPSN2756web.jpg  28/2 at f/5.6: http://tinyurl.com/rv7w/EPSN2748-afterweb.jpg  28/2.8 at f/5.6: http://tinyurl.com/rv7w/EPSN2746-afterweb.jpg  28/2 at f/5.6: http://tinyurl.com/rv7w/EPSN2748_crop01web.jpg  28/2.8 at f/5.6: http://tinyurl.com/rv7w/EPSN2746_crop01web.jpg   (Epson R-D1, 200 iso, full frame & 100% crops) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woody Campbell Posted January 12, 2007 Share #3 Â Posted January 12, 2007 Sean Reid's site: http://www.reidreviews.com/ has a comprehensive review of all of the 28mm options. Well worth the cost of a subscription. I've just ordered the CV 28mm f1.9. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Seb V Posted January 12, 2007 Share #4  Posted January 12, 2007 28 summicron at f2.0. As you can see, the extra stop really helps to isolate the subject. Nice bokeh too IMO.  Seb 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! 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/13311-28mm-summicron-vs-elmarit-re-bokeh/?do=findComment&comment=140540'>More sharing options...
grober Posted January 13, 2007 Share #5 Â Posted January 13, 2007 Sebastian, Â Very nice work. Â -g Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Seb V Posted January 13, 2007 Share #6 Â Posted January 13, 2007 Thanks g. I love this image. Â Seb. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jan Virtanen Posted January 14, 2007 Share #7 Â Posted January 14, 2007 Advertisement (gone after registration) My only asph. lens is a 35lux apsh. and i see everywhere that asph. lenses have harsh boke, but i dont agree, i thnk atleast the 35lux asph has very nice boke. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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