algrove Posted March 22, 2013 Share #1 Posted March 22, 2013 Advertisement (gone after registration) Has anyone here had some experience with this low production, gorgeous lens? My main question is edge sharpness or edge vignetting and possible magenta edge to clean up in say Cornerfix? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Advertisement Posted March 22, 2013 Posted March 22, 2013 Hi algrove, Take a look here Edge quality of R 15/2.8. I'm sure you'll find what you were looking for!
algrove Posted March 22, 2013 Author Share #2 Posted March 22, 2013 So I understand they only made about 420 of these, but surely one of you has used one for just a little comment. Thanks. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarkP Posted March 22, 2013 Share #3 Posted March 22, 2013 So I understand they only made about 420 of these, but surely one of you has used one for just a little comment. Thanks. Only 420 you say? That is why its $8500 on eBay. I'll rush out and order one to test:rolleyes: It would be interesting to see how it performs though... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
topoxforddoc Posted March 22, 2013 Share #4 Posted March 22, 2013 Ted Grant would know over on the LUF. Ted has had both the 15/2.8 and the older Schneider designed 15/3.5. There ain’t much that Dr Ted doesn’t know. But I’m sure that he would say that they’re both excellent lenses. Ted is far more interested in what was in the frame. Charlie 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mmradman Posted March 22, 2013 Share #5 Posted March 22, 2013 You may like to consider latest Zeiss ZF.2 15mm f2.8 with Nikon mount which is easy to fit to new M via F to M adapter. New lens should be much cheaper than Leica R 15mm f2.8 which is Schneider design, older 15mm f3.5 was Zeiss. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
rsh Posted March 22, 2013 Share #6 Posted March 22, 2013 The 15 is too wide for me. You might look at a 19 Elmarit 2nd version, which I own. If that is too pricey, the 1st version seems to be readily available. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
algrove Posted March 23, 2013 Author Share #7 Posted March 23, 2013 Advertisement (gone after registration) You may like to consider latest Zeiss ZF.2 15mm f2.8 with Nikon mount which is easy to fit to new M via F to M adapter. New lens should be much cheaper than Leica R 15mm f2.8 which is Schneider design, older 15mm f3.5 was Zeiss. Zeiss makes a 15 for the M. It's like $4500 though. Why not just stitch? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
algrove Posted March 23, 2013 Author Share #8 Posted March 23, 2013 Ted Grant would know over on the LUF. Ted has had both the 15/2.8 and the older Schneider designed 15/3.5. There ain’t much that Dr Ted doesn’t know. But I’m sure that he would say that they’re both excellent lenses. Ted is far more interested in what was in the frame. Charlie Where is LUF? I always thought this was LUF. Yes, but before knowing what is in the frame, it sure would be nice know ahead of time if the frame will require Cornerfix. Hence my initial question. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
John McMaster Posted March 23, 2013 Share #9 Posted March 23, 2013 Where is LUF? I always thought this was LUF. Charlie meant LUG ;-) john - with ZM 15mm 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mmradman Posted March 23, 2013 Share #10 Posted March 23, 2013 Zeiss makes a 15 for the M. It's like $4500 though. Why not just stitch? True, there is M version more compact than SLR version but new SLR version have monetary advantages. This being R lens thread thought it may be worthwhile to mention new lens that is readily available and in similar league to elusive & expensive R counterparts. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
algrove Posted March 23, 2013 Author Share #11 Posted March 23, 2013 Charlie meant LUG ;-)john - with ZM 15mm John- Do you currently use a OVF with that lens? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
John McMaster Posted March 23, 2013 Share #12 Posted March 23, 2013 John- Do you currently use a OVF with that lens? Yep as no M(240) has been delivered in southern hemisphere as yet... john - M9/MM 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
algrove Posted March 23, 2013 Author Share #13 Posted March 23, 2013 I was thinking Chris Tribble got one or maybe that was the test M and he did not get his second M yet then. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
John McMaster Posted March 24, 2013 Share #14 Posted March 24, 2013 I was thinking Chris Tribble got one or maybe that was the test M and he did not get his second M yet then. Certainly none officially arrived in Australia or NZ yet.... john Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
robsteve Posted March 25, 2013 Share #15 Posted March 25, 2013 The WATE may be a better choice if you can get along with a slightly slower and slightly narrower angle of view. The 15mm is also huge. I shot with one years ago, but it was on the DMR. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
algrove Posted March 26, 2013 Author Share #16 Posted March 26, 2013 The WATE may be a better choice if you can get along with a slightly slower and slightly narrower angle of view. The 15mm is also huge. I shot with one years ago, but it was on the DMR. Got one. I find the speed of 2.8 is more preferable. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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