VMPEOPLE Posted January 30, 2011 Share #1 Posted January 30, 2011 Advertisement (gone after registration) Hi guys, I really need you help ! I want to buy a new Elmarit 28 asph for my M8.2. is it any good and what are the qualities and flaw if any ??? really like this lens 'cause it's so small !!! thx in advance for you help cheers. vince Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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stunsworth Posted January 30, 2011 Share #2 Posted January 30, 2011 It's excellent. No flaws that I'm aware of. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mauribix Posted January 30, 2011 Share #3 Posted January 30, 2011 It's excellent. No flaws that I'm aware of. +1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
archi4 Posted January 30, 2011 Share #4 Posted January 30, 2011 hi Vince I had this lens and found it to be excellent. I only sold it to get the 28mm summicron. Although there are many mentions of high contrast, I never had any complaints and reviewing images I took with the lens cannot see any reason not to purchase it and many pro's. The small size and build quality are really excellent reasons to go for it. And it's coded for M8 I recommend reading Sean Reid's review of this lens (subscription is well worth it) http://www.reidreviews.com/ Maurice Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
VMPEOPLE Posted January 30, 2011 Author Share #5 Posted January 30, 2011 maaaaany thx to all of you guys.... by the way I love high contrast cheers. vince Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
beewee Posted January 30, 2011 Share #6 Posted January 30, 2011 For street and landscapes, it's brilliant and very easy to focus with. When I'm out hiking and shooting landscapes at f/8, I can focus by feel and don't need to use the range finder optics. Also, the lens at f/8 will out resolve the M8.2 sensor all the way out to the corner of the frame. It's small and light enough that it acts as the body cap on my M8.2 when it's in my bag. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
wda Posted January 30, 2011 Share #7 Posted January 30, 2011 Advertisement (gone after registration) It's excellent. No flaws that I'm aware of. +1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
geotrupede Posted January 30, 2011 Share #8 Posted January 30, 2011 I have one and I pretty much confirm the above. The maximum is at f5.6, great lens. Sharp also at 2.8, no distortion, no flare, no issues whatsoever. If you use it to create images which are copies of what you see it is the perfect tool. If you like to isolate the subject with narrow dof and are a lover of bokeh or leica glow you will be slightly disappointed. Ideally you would go for the f2 but it may be an expensive proposition. For me, the solution was to get one f2.8 and also get a CV 1.9 (which I originally sold to buy the former...). In the end I am pretty happy and use both for different things. You are more than welcome to browse in my flicker page and see. Flickr: geotrupede's Photostream Regards, G Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest egma Posted January 30, 2011 Share #9 Posted January 30, 2011 I decided to go for this lens when I got my M8 6 month ago. First thing to note is, that IMO 28 is the perfect lens for M8. Almost resembles 35 with M8's crop factor and other than 24, it is easier to frame the picture. For me the 28 Elmarit asph is the perfect lens. It is super sharp, good contrast and in some pictures it provides, what I would call 3D rendering. What it lacks though is what some call Leica glow. I get this with 35 pre asph v4. Punch or glow, my feel is you won't get both in one lens. The 28 Elmarit asph IMO is perfect for landscape and color work in general. But for me it is not that optimal for B&W. The v4 35 is better in this discipline. However with the price perfomance pachage the 28 Elmarit asph provides, I highly can recommend this lens. Martin Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jacarape Posted January 30, 2011 Share #10 Posted January 30, 2011 Keh now has mine, maybe if you're fast... Excellent lens. When it came out new it was seemingly poo poo'd by the elite as an el cheapo lens for the M8. On top of everything, it will not flare. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
richam Posted January 31, 2011 Share #11 Posted January 31, 2011 It's excellent. No flaws that I'm aware of. Mine stays on the M8 90+% of the time. Great lens. Not really a flaw, but when attaching an IR pass filter for "IR effects," it's one of those lenses that produces hot spots at small apertures. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xmas Posted January 31, 2011 Share #12 Posted January 31, 2011 Mine stays on the M8 90+% of the time. Great lens. Not really a flaw, but when attaching an IR pass filter for "IR effects," it's one of those lenses that produces hot spots at small apertures. Hi You are at risk with any wide angle lens and a 'interference' IR filter, simpler leaving it off until you chimp a purple shot... The Elmarit only has a small mounting ring to use to force it on to the M body, some can be tight. It is such a small lens there is not much room for the ring. Dont use any other ring some people say you can damage the lens,.. I use the Elmarit, a CV f/3.5 LTM, and a Canon f/2.8 LTM 28mm, the Elmarit is nice on dull days, and holds up well into corners. Noel Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
stunsworth Posted January 31, 2011 Share #13 Posted January 31, 2011 You are at risk with any wide angle lens and a 'interference' IR filter, simpler leaving it off until you chimp a purple shot... Hi Noel, Is this a theoretical risk, or one where you can post some examples? I ask because I've been using the 28mm Elmarit with UV/IR cut filter as my main lens on an M8 for around 4 years and haven't noticed any problems. On the other hand not using a filter and relying on chimping shots for purple isn't always practical, as the subject may have changed/moved on between noticing the problem and fitting the filter on the lens. As I'm sure you are aware IR contamination isn't just an issue with black synthetic cloth. It can also cause foliage to take on a rusty brown colouration and can cause other issues with faces in portraits - emphasis of blood vessels etc. Finally there is theoretical issue that the IR contamination will reduce sharpness in the output as the IR will be out of focus when the visible light is in focus. I say theoretical because I've never seen an example of a before and after shot. For all of those reasons I would highly recommend the use of a UV/IR cut filter when shooting colour with an M8. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
andybarton Posted January 31, 2011 Share #14 Posted January 31, 2011 Isn't Michael talking about an IR filter for taking IR shots, not a normal UV/IR filter, necessary for M8s? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
stunsworth Posted January 31, 2011 Share #15 Posted January 31, 2011 Andy, yes, it appears I misunderstood the OPs question. Apologies for that, I must remember to read posts before replying to them. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
smkoush Posted January 31, 2011 Share #16 Posted January 31, 2011 Vince, I am using one (28 Elmarit-ASPH) and I am very happy with it. An excellent combination of high image quality, robust build, and small size. Can't go wrong with it. Savvas Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xmas Posted January 31, 2011 Share #17 Posted January 31, 2011 Hi Steve I've not got a M8 or M9, but I've seen lots of bad effects leaning over peoples shoulders as they chimped, and not just with wides e.g. loads of iris images with a 5cm Summicron type IV and see for the other filter type... Mine stays on the M8 90+% of the time. Great lens. Not really a flaw, but when attaching an IR pass filter for "IR effects," it's one of those lenses that produces hot spots at small apertures. note Never had an iris image with my cron... The filter spec (B&W) quotes limitations of their filters... But if you dont get any bad symptoms dont worry, the 12526 (hood) may protect against oblique rays sufficiently. Noel Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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