Guest JoanMarianne Posted January 8, 2010 Share #1 Posted January 8, 2010 Advertisement (gone after registration) I am still looking for a 28mm lens to use on an M4-P and have had guidance here about Hektors and Summarons. Moving on to the f2.8 Elmarit-M's, there are four versions before the Aspherics but these all seem rather large. Do they obstruct the viewfinder when a hood is fitted? If so, which version has the least finder obstruction? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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adan Posted January 8, 2010 Share #2 Posted January 8, 2010 The 4th-version 28 Elmarit (1992-2006) is the same size as the 28 Summicron - fairly compact (46mm filters) and short. The Leica hood still cuts into the frame more than I find acceptable. I got a very compact collapsing rubber hood in 46mm thread to use with the 'cron or Elmarit. Still not ideal, but better than the huge Leica box. The 28 Elmarit first and second versions take the same hood as the old 21 Super-Angulon, which is more compact as a hood (1st version is a deep lens that blocks metering, but on an M4-P that is not relevant). But I haven't tried it myself to see if it is really better. The third version 28 (1980-92) is my personal favorite for imaging qualitites - but is definitely the biggest with or without shade. I never use its shade, due to finder interference. If you really need 28mm - and really need to work with a shade with minimal finder blockage - the current ASPH 28 f/2.8 can't be beat in that regard. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest JoanMarianne Posted January 8, 2010 Share #3 Posted January 8, 2010 Thanks Adan, that's most helpful. I believe I do prefer the 28mm as a complement to my 50mm. I use mainly black and white and do my own processing/printing. A 28mm negative can - if necessary - be cropped in the enlarger to what a 35mm lens would give without significant loss of definition.(in the same way a 50mm negative frame takes in 75mm). Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xmas Posted January 8, 2010 Share #4 Posted January 8, 2010 Hi If you are not a left eyed shooter you can open both eyes, and if you can relax, see what the hood blocks, with your left eye. Noel Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
cbretteville Posted January 8, 2010 Share #5 Posted January 8, 2010 The CV 28mm Color Skopar is an excellent lens. If you can live with an f/3.5 lens it is fantastic value for money. Very compact and no VF blockage. That said the 28/2 is my personal favourite. Carl Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xmas Posted January 8, 2010 Share #6 Posted January 8, 2010 The CV 28mm Color Skopar is an excellent lens. If you can live with an f/3.5 lens it is fantastic value for money. Very compact and no VF blockage. That said the 28/2 is my personal favourite.Carl Yes light weight as well, you will need an LTM to M adapter of the correct type to bring up the 28mm frames, it takes 39mm filters as well Another option is the CANON f2.8 from '60 also in LTM, small compact and light with medium contrast if you use B&W, but 40mm filters. Noel Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest JoanMarianne Posted January 20, 2010 Share #7 Posted January 20, 2010 Advertisement (gone after registration) In the end I went for a 28mm Elmarit-M, fourth (pre-Asph) version made in 1992. Fairly compact and the hood has a cutaway section to minimise viewfinder obstruction, as well as a front-end cap. A bit of an impulse purchase but it should retain most of its value. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest maddoc2003jp Posted January 20, 2010 Share #8 Posted January 20, 2010 I used to have the third version of the 28mm Elmarit pre-ASPH and recently have used my friends 4th version. Both truly great lenses ! 28mm + 50mm + M4-P I used on several trips and got some very nice results. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
tgray Posted January 20, 2010 Share #9 Posted January 20, 2010 The CV 28mm Color Skopar is an excellent lens. If you can live with an f/3.5 lens it is fantastic value for money. Very compact and no VF blockage. That said the 28/2 is my personal favourite.Carl Ditto Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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