Annibale G. Posted January 30, 2010 Share #1 Posted January 30, 2010 Advertisement (gone after registration) Hello, I was thinking to buy a 28 mm to switch in use with the M 35mm f/2 on my M7. I was thinking to buy also the R one, cause I have also a R camera model. In that case I will use a 35 and a 28. I have just some doubt, which is the better among the R model, the M f/2 or the M f/2,8? Do you think is good to switch in use a 28 mm with the 35? Thanks Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Jager Posted January 30, 2010 Share #2 Posted January 30, 2010 Focal length preferences are so personal, it's hard to say whether you'd get on better with a 28 than your 35, Annibale. I will say that the 35 is such a classic lens, and gathers to itself so well all the powers of the full-frame rangefinder ethos, that I would question a switch unless you have a very clear preference towards the wide end. I am a bit confused about your references to the R model. An R-model lens is not going to work on your M. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
luigi bertolotti Posted January 30, 2010 Share #3 Posted January 30, 2010 I am a bit confused about your references to the R model. An R-model lens is not going to work on your M. Well... a R lens can be mounted with a ring (22228) that is not difficult (nor costly) to find... and with a 28 2,8 used around 5,6-8 the lack of RF coupling can even be not so significant... if one has a R body, and considering the very low prices of R lenses nowadays, it can be an option... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Annibale G. Posted January 30, 2010 Author Share #4 Posted January 30, 2010 no no no I have also a R6 that's it. So I was thinking to use the 28 on R6 and 35 on M7. But maybe it's better to use 28 on M7. Which one is better? the f/2,8 or the f/2? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
lct Posted January 30, 2010 Share #5 Posted January 30, 2010 There is no 28/2 for Leica R. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Annibale G. Posted January 30, 2010 Author Share #6 Posted January 30, 2010 i know i was making question on M series Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
lct Posted January 31, 2010 Share #7 Posted January 31, 2010 Advertisement (gone after registration) i know i was making question on M series OK but you cannot mount a 28mm or a 35mm M lens on a R camera. So if you have a 35mm M lens on your M7 you need a 28mm R lens on your R6. The best 28mm R lenses are the late Elmarit-R 28/2.8 # 11259 & 11333. They are not as good as current M lenses but they are considered among the best 28mm lenses for reflex cameras. I like much the earlier Elmarit-R 28/2.8 # 11204 as well but it vignettes more and corners are softer, at least on my Canon 5D. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
masjah Posted January 31, 2010 Share #8 Posted January 31, 2010 Annibale, if you are looking for a 28 for the R system, you should at least consider the 21-35 zoom. Clearly you don't have the aperture (losing half to one stop) but optically it is excellent. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Annibale G. Posted January 31, 2010 Author Share #9 Posted January 31, 2010 oh my god let's put now in a easy question first. It's so difficult talking here :-) About M system which 28 mm should be better between the f/2,8 and the f/2 ? Thanks. Annibale Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
lars_bergquist Posted January 31, 2010 Share #10 Posted January 31, 2010 oh my god let's put now in a easy question first. It's so difficult talking here :-)About M system which 28 mm should be better between the f/2,8 and the f/2 ? Thanks. Annibale Both are superb lenses. The Elmarit has somewhat higher contrast than the Summicron, and some users do actually prefer the Summicron because of that -- they find the 'drawing' more pleasant. I do find it a lovely lens; I have no experience of the Elmarit. Apart from these niceties, the salient difference is of course one f-stop more speed, and the price. Only you can decide. The old man from the Age of the 2.8cm Hektor Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Bernd Banken Posted January 31, 2010 Share #11 Posted January 31, 2010 Annibale, at first you should check wether you are able to see the full brightlines in your Ms rangefinder. The R makes no problems but the M could be difficult when you are wearing glasses. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
abrewer Posted January 31, 2010 Share #12 Posted January 31, 2010 I cut my teeth on the 35 'Cron ASPH and it is one whale of a lens; but I've also been very happen with my 28/2 ASPH Hope that helps Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
tgray Posted February 2, 2010 Share #13 Posted February 2, 2010 I switched from a 35 to a 28 and haven't looked back. The 28/2 is a great lens. So is the cheap CV 28/3.5. Maybe pick one of those up, see if you like the focal length. If you do, then you can think about getting rid of the 35. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
lct Posted February 2, 2010 Share #14 Posted February 2, 2010 Both are superb lenses. The Elmarit has somewhat higher contrast than the Summicron, and some users do actually prefer the Summicron because of that -- they find the 'drawing' more pleasant. I do find it a lovely lens; I have no experience of the Elmarit. Apart from these niceties, the salient difference is of course one f-stop more speed, and the price. Only you can decide... Yes and the bokeh of the Elmarit asph is slightly harsher than that of the Summicron. Both great lenses anyway. My favourites ever. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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