Zsolt Arkossy Posted December 17, 2009 Author Share #21 Posted December 17, 2009 Advertisement (gone after registration) If you like the 35 look, then 28 as you say is the way to go. I have tried the 28 2.8 elmarit asph and the 28 1.9 CV (old version). I have been taking pictures without the filter in outdoor and now I use the filter with the coded 28 Leica. The first lens is very good for precise shots (like picture of objects and buildings) where you need minimum distorsion and great sharpness, the other is superior for effect, out of focus and magic glow but it is definitely not for precision in the corners. Issue about the CV is that it is a little bigger than the Leica 28. But CV gives you the feeling of using an old and fast-no comfort-but-all performance- race car... it is really emotion! My suggestion is, given the price difference, to try the 28 CV first. Cheap is not bad at all. Actually that was the thing I realised when I started using Leica M. Even this 28 CV was so much better than my previous Nikon lenses... (24 f2.8 prime and 1.5 crop factor)... If you are in London you can try to go to Aperture, I believe they have one for 270. Good luck! G PS I had a look at your galleries (great images!) and perhaps the Leica 2.8 is the one for your style... Thank you so much for the guidance and recommendations! I am indeed leaning towards the Elmarit 28... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Hoaxville Posted December 18, 2009 Share #22 Posted December 18, 2009 I also recently bought an M8 and then planned to buy two lenses at first time. From reading the forum here and also good advice from my 'dealer' I was advised to start with just one lens and to get my head and eyes around the rangefinder that way. After much thought I bought a shop demo Cron 28 and I'm happy to say I'm so pleased with the quality and the focal length that it gives. It's wider enough for general landscapes but also a great lens and getting up close for people. It's quite fast at f2.0 also making it versatile in most lighting conditions. If you can afford it I highly recommend it. g -- http://www.GlendynIvin.com Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff S Posted December 18, 2009 Share #23 Posted December 18, 2009 I also recently bought an M8 and then planned to buy two lenses at first time. From reading the forum here and also good advice from my 'dealer' I was advised to start with just one lens and to get my head and eyes around the rangefinder that way. After much thought I bought a shop demo Cron 28 and I'm happy to say I'm so pleased with the quality and the focal length that it gives. It's wider enough for general landscapes but also a great lens and getting up close for people. It's quite fast at f2.0 also making it versatile in most lighting conditions. If you can afford it I highly recommend it. g -- http://www.GlendynIvin.com I also own and love the 28 cron asph. It's less contrasty than the Elmarit, and that better suits my tastes. Based on the OP's site pics, I think he might like the contrast the smaller and less expensive Elmarit provides. Either one is a great lens...depends on individual preferences...and budget. Jeff Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
photolandscape Posted December 18, 2009 Share #24 Posted December 18, 2009 I'd highly recommend the 28mm Elmarit ASPH. Nice color saturation, equivalent of a 37mm lens on the M8, compact, sharp. Hard to beat. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zsolt Arkossy Posted December 18, 2009 Author Share #25 Posted December 18, 2009 I'd highly recommend the 28mm Elmarit ASPH. Nice color saturation, equivalent of a 37mm lens on the M8, compact, sharp. Hard to beat. Thanks for the heads up! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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