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Anyone use the 28mm summicron on your MM?


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Many thanks, Nick and Heldged, for chiming in.

 

And, Heldge, your shot it like from another planet compared to where I am from; it's very very cool and beautiful. One question for you: what do you use your 35mm for ad how often do you find yourself using it? Just curious...

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And, Heldge, your shot it like from another planet compared to where I am from; it's very very cool and beautiful. One question for you: what do you use your 35mm for ad how often do you find yourself using it? Just curious...

 

I have - or have had - most incarnations of the newer 35 mm lenses, including the 35 Lux, without love so far. I know that lots of people admire the 35 Lux, but I find the bokeh too busy and somewhat distracting (here and here). I therefore end up with 21-28-50 as my standard kit (where 21=21SEM and 28=28Cron), plus the small 90 f4 macro if I deem a longer focal length to be useful.

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I have - or have had - most incarnations of the newer 35 mm lenses, including the 35 Lux, without love so far. I know that lots of people admire the 35 Lux, but I find the bokeh too busy and somewhat distracting (here and here). I therefore end up with 21-28-50 as my standard kit (where 21=21SEM and 28=28Cron), plus the small 90 f4 macro if I deem a longer focal length to be useful.

 

Exactly my preferred set of 4 lenses :)

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quick update from my end...

rec'd my used E+ 28 from from Adorama today and have been testing it out.

3 problems:

-front lens barrel element b/n the aperture ring and the end of the lens is LOOSE :eek:

-Focusing is off by a meaningful margin (my MM just came back from a rangefinder replacement, and cross checked it with other lenses)

-The focus ring seems a little sticky.

 

So my E+ seems to have been inflated by a few notches.

 

Will see if Adorama will pay for a Leica CLA and a small additional discount (like w/ the 75 lux I just bought from them). Otherwise, I may just continue to enjoy my 28 summaron, which is really nice on the MM...

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E+ is a condition grading assigned by Adorama's crack used gear department. It is supposed to mean "Barrel may have slight wear but only visible under close inspection. Lens glass is flawless.*". This is the level just before "D", which is "little or no signs of wear."

 

I assume that your 28 cron is not loose in the front? How is the focus ring? Is it silky smooth or a little sticky? The one I got is a little sticky and then at the closest range loosens up once you get past 1m.

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E+ is a condition grading assigned by Adorama's crack used gear department. It is supposed to mean "Barrel may have slight wear but only visible under close inspection. Lens glass is flawless.*". This is the level just before "D", which is "little or no signs of wear."

 

I assume that your 28 cron is not loose in the front? How is the focus ring? Is it silky smooth or a little sticky? The one I got is a little sticky and then at the closest range loosens up once you get past 1m.

 

My lens is smooth all the way....

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