sanyasi Posted June 9, 2014 Share #1 Â Posted June 9, 2014 Advertisement (gone after registration) I have the opportunity to buy the Tri-Elmar 28-35-50 lens--Version 1. I searched the forum and found a thread where the original poster indicated problems with what sounded like lens flare at 50mm setting. I had trouble determining from the thread whether this is a problem with Version 1 and whether it was a problem with just this person's copy of the lens. Â The lens seems like a perfect travel lens. I don't believe that shooting everything at f2 or f2.8 is advisable or necessary. For outdoor shooting during the day, 4.0 and beyond sounds just fine. Â Any current thinking? What is the difference between Version 1 and Version 2. I've been told that Version 1 is mechanically not as smooth in movement, but that the optics are same as Version 2. Â Thanks Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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JohnJWhite Posted June 9, 2014 Share #2 Â Posted June 9, 2014 I've been using the Ver I for many years. No flare problems at any focal length. Great lens. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jdlaing Posted June 9, 2014 Share #3 Â Posted June 9, 2014 Me neither. My version 1 is fine. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
helged Posted June 9, 2014 Share #4  Posted June 9, 2014 I have no experience with version 1, but I have used version 2 extensively for some years. The flare resistance is - generally - better on fixed focal length lenses. But the lens is still very capable.  I add one example from a Norwegian fjord, with the lens pointing towards the setting summer sun (handheld with M9). Traces of light are seen; but in this case the flare adds to the image (IMHO, anyway). Welcome, dear visitor! As registered member you'd see an image here… Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! Link to post Share on other sites Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! ' data-webShareUrl='https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/228594-tri-elmar-28-35-50/?do=findComment&comment=2607423'>More sharing options...
wda Posted June 9, 2014 Share #5 Â Posted June 9, 2014 Version 2 has slightly improved body and includes depth of field markings. Optically they are identical. Â Flare is not something which has troubled me; but I do take special care with any lens when pointing towards the light source. Generally, outdoors, judicious use of my free hand shields the front of the lens without intruding into the field of view. Â You are right, it is most valuable as a travel lens, removing the constant need for lens changing. Â I treat mine as a bi-Elmar, mainly using the 35 and 50mm settings. 28mm does not quite match the excellent rendering of the other two settings. With adjustable ISO, the maximum f/4 lens aperture is not a serious limitation, even indoors in bright light. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarkP Posted June 9, 2014 Share #6 Â Posted June 9, 2014 I have no experience with version 1, but I have used version 2 extensively for some years. The flare resistance is - generally - better on fixed focal length lenses. But the lens is still very capable. Â I add one example from a Norwegian fjord, with the lens pointing towards the setting summer sun (handheld with M9). Traces of light are seen; but in this case the flare adds to the image (IMHO, anyway). Â Â I think most lenses would probably flare in this situation. Â By the way, very nice photo. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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