jim_royer Posted April 9, 2007 Share #1 Posted April 9, 2007 Advertisement (gone after registration) Does anyone on the forum currently own the above lens? If so, I would appreciate knowing your impressions of this lens, its use and your overall satisfaction with the lens. I'm considering buying and have an interest in your use and experience. Thanks Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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pemayeux Posted April 9, 2007 Share #2 Posted April 9, 2007 I own the lens. I like it for the physical size, however I find it is a little dull. I may not be used to it but it lacks the depth that I get from the 35/1.4 ASPH. The images also are more contrasty than I would like. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jim_royer Posted April 9, 2007 Author Share #3 Posted April 9, 2007 Paul, are you using it on a film camera or digital. I was interested in using it on my M8 camera. Jim Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
fjmcsu Posted April 9, 2007 Share #4 Posted April 9, 2007 I use the 28 2.8 on an M8 & like the lens for its size & contrast.I do not have a 35 lux to compare regarding contrast. I think it is a good match with the M8 especially at the price! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
pemayeux Posted April 9, 2007 Share #5 Posted April 9, 2007 Hi Jim - I'm using it on the M8, haven't tried it on the MP yet. In all fairness, I haven't used this lens enough to get a firm handle on it's character like I have my 35'lux or 75 'lux. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
photolandscape Posted April 9, 2007 Share #6 Posted April 9, 2007 I have been using the new 28mm Elmarit on my M8 for almost four months. It is obviously very compact and lightweight. I don't see any readily apparent difference in contrast, sharpness, depth, or color saturation between it and any of the other lenses I have. For the money, it is a great lens and I would recommend it to anyone. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shootist Posted April 9, 2007 Share #7 Posted April 9, 2007 Advertisement (gone after registration) I have one but very rarely use it as I find the 50 & 35 Cron more to my shooting style. The little I have used it the lens seems about as good as the 24 Elmarit f/2.8. Great clarity from edge to edge. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
lct Posted April 9, 2007 Share #8 Posted April 9, 2007 Couple of test pics below. Elmarit 28/2.8 asph & Summicron 28/2.0 asph. No M8 sorry, just Epson R-D1. The links still work hopefully. In one word, the Elmarit has a bit more contrast than the 'cron with a bit harsher bokeh. But the fingerprint of both lenses is very close and at the price the Elmarit is a bargain IMHO. Sizes: http://tinyurl.com/rv7w/DSC00631-afterweb.jpg 28/2, f/2.8: http://tinyurl.com/rv7w/EPSN2739_crop01web.jpg http://tinyurl.com/rv7w/EPSN2739_crop02web.jpg http://tinyurl.com/rv7w/EPSN2747-afterweb.jpg http://tinyurl.com/rv7w/EPSN2747_crop01web.jpg 28/2.8, f/2.8: http://tinyurl.com/rv7w/EPSN2742_crop01web.jpg http://tinyurl.com/rv7w/EPSN2742_crop02web.jpg http://tinyurl.com/rv7w/EPSN2745-afterweb.jpg http://tinyurl.com/rv7w/EPSN2745_crop01web.jpg 28/2, f/5,6: http://tinyurl.com/rv7w/EPSN2740_crop01web.jpg http://tinyurl.com/rv7w/EPSN2740_crop02web.jpg http://tinyurl.com/rv7w/EPSN2748-afterweb.jpg http://tinyurl.com/rv7w/EPSN2748_crop01web.jpg 28/2.8, f/5.6: http://tinyurl.com/rv7w/EPSN2743_crop01web.jpg http://tinyurl.com/rv7w/EPSN2743_crop02web.jpg http://tinyurl.com/rv7w/EPSN2746-afterweb.jpg http://tinyurl.com/rv7w/EPSN2746_crop01web.jpg Flare: 28/2, f/2.8: http://tinyurl.com/rv7w/EPSN2755web.jpg 28/2.8, f/2.8: http://tinyurl.com/rv7w/EPSN2756web.jpg Elmarit asph sans filter (FF & 100% crop): http://tinyurl.com/rv7w/EPSN2803-afterweb.jpg http://tinyurl.com/rv7w/EPSN2803-after_crop01web.jpg Elmarit asph with Leica UV-IR filter: http://tinyurl.com/rv7w/EPSN3108-afterweb.jpg Elmarit asph in B&W with yellow filter (FF & 100% crop): http://tinyurl.com/rv7w/EPSN2814-afterweb.jpg http://tinyurl.com/rv7w/EPSN2814-after_crop01web.jpg Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bingaloid Posted April 9, 2007 Share #9 Posted April 9, 2007 I'm sitting on the same fence, thanks for posting these comparisons! Can you tell me why the 28/2 shots all seem overexposed in comparison to the 28/2.8? Thanks, David Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
intex Posted April 10, 2007 Share #10 Posted April 10, 2007 I am also trying to decide between the 35mm F2.0 and 28mm F2.8. I now have a new 35mm F2.0, but wonder if the 28mm would be better suited to vacation/landscape type shots, plus I could save some money switching to the 28mm. I have tried to try or purchase one for months, but they are still backordered. Any new on the SF24D Flash? - Also backordered?? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Walt Posted April 10, 2007 Share #11 Posted April 10, 2007 I am using the 28/2.8 and, as someone else mentions above, I find it a bit dull and contrasty compared to the 28/2.0, 35/2.0 and 35/1.4, all of which I try to use more. The grayscale of the 28/2.8 (I do only BW) seems leaden or thick, with a clumping of the middle grays. It also does not have the ultimate sharpness of the other three lenses. That said, these are relatively small differences and it is still a good lens by most standards. It definitely won't make or break a photograph, which could be said for any Leica lens you might choose. The physical size is wonderful and very balanced on the camera. Walt Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
lct Posted April 10, 2007 Share #12 Posted April 10, 2007 ...Can you tell me why the 28/2 shots all seem overexposed in comparison to the 28/2.8?... Ah yes? I dit not notice that. As far as i remember, all comparative pics have been shot within a few seconds at the same apertures. For instance, does this one look overexposed to you? (28/2, f/2.8, FF and 100% crop) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bingaloid Posted April 10, 2007 Share #13 Posted April 10, 2007 Maybe it's just my monitor, but the image on the right looks like it's a little less blown out than the one of the left - I assumed you took them right after each other using a tripod or something so you'd have a good comparison - so it's interesting that one looks "overexposed" as if a 5.6 on the Elmarit is not quite the same as a 5.6 on the summicron. I don't know if I'm even seeing it right, and I don't know what it means since maybe it's logical to re-meter for different lenses and maybe you didn't re-meter. It's more obvious to me on the image of the lamp, but that's more complicated because of how it handles flare and stuff. right? Thanks again for posting this, it's something I've wanted to see for a while. - David 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/21047-leica-elmarit-m-128-28mm-asph-lens/?do=findComment&comment=224392'>More sharing options...
lct Posted April 10, 2007 Share #14 Posted April 10, 2007 Must come fom the profile of the old iMac i use at the country. You might wish to disable it by choosing 'Save as' in Photoshop or Elements, then close the file and re-open it, does it look better? 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/21047-leica-elmarit-m-128-28mm-asph-lens/?do=findComment&comment=224401'>More sharing options...
bingaloid Posted April 10, 2007 Share #15 Posted April 10, 2007 Thanks. That must have been it, opening the two images in Photoshop and converting them both to the Adobe1998 profile brought them closer together. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
carstenw Posted April 10, 2007 Share #16 Posted April 10, 2007 LCT, what kind of Mac are you using??? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
wattsy Posted April 10, 2007 Share #17 Posted April 10, 2007 LCT, what kind of Mac are you using??? I think LCT said he was using an old iMac. Looks like it uses OS 9. Those were the days. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mwalker649 Posted April 10, 2007 Share #18 Posted April 10, 2007 I have the 28, 35 Lux and 50 Cron. The 28 stays on my camera the most. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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