IkarusJohn Posted March 25, 2015 Share #41 Posted March 25, 2015 Advertisement (gone after registration) HI Jono, it would be great to also know which cameras you're testing this lens with. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Advertisement Posted March 25, 2015 Posted March 25, 2015 Hi IkarusJohn, Take a look here Leica 28mm Summilux Asph shots. I'm sure you'll find what you were looking for!
jonoslack Posted March 26, 2015 Author Share #42 Posted March 26, 2015 Jono, thanks for the very nice images! Although the poultry bums have intrigued some on the forum, , I found the shot of Matty more telling for me in regards to the character of your 28 SX. Matty was in the softer lighting (and setting) that one would expect to shoot at f/1.4, whereas the foul was in some mighty sharp circumstances. I see softness around Matty's face... or is that shutter speed? I wonder how contrasty the 28 SX is? I hope you have the opportunity (perhaps supported by Leica) to develop this thread further with comparisons across equally well-adjusted lenses. Like many of the shooters posting here, I have struggled back and forth across 24 SX and 28 SM that I could be pleased shooting wide open. I have tried three 24 SX, and each of them seemed a dud in comparison to what you usually read (and my pleasure with the 24 Elmarit ASPH). Likewise, I have shot two 28 SM with mixed results, over many years and bodies, that parallel your comments far up the thread... but I just purchased a silver one that is a real gem. So there must be examples of the 24 SX and 28 SM that are excellent after adjustment by Leica... it would be delightful to see your work across two of those and the factory perfecto 28 SX you are shooting now! Of course, I would keep watching Jeremy Clarkson too, if that chance came up. What a good post - I'm not sure I'm up to answering nearly as well. First of all I'll say that I had 2 x 24 Elmarit Asphs and didn't like either of them . . . but my 28 elmarit is lovely . . whereas I was never very happy with my 28 'cron. So we can speak sample variation - or perhaps I'm just a Karbe man? I think the 28 'lux is in the spirit of the 35 FLE, and the 21 and 24 'lux: full of character, contrast and precision! 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonoslack Posted March 26, 2015 Author Share #43 Posted March 26, 2015 HI Jono, it would be great to also know which cameras you're testing this lens with. HI John I've only tested with an M-P(240) so far (my M6 lies abandoned in the cupboard with the M9 and the MM). . . . . at the moment! 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonoslack Posted March 26, 2015 Author Share #44 Posted March 26, 2015 HI There We're in Cornwall 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! The sitting room at Brane End Farm Botallack Mine Looking towards the Longships Levant Mine with Pendeen Light Geevor Mine 6 Quote Link to post Share on other sites Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! The sitting room at Brane End Farm Botallack Mine Looking towards the Longships Levant Mine with Pendeen Light Geevor Mine ' data-webShareUrl='https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/242415-leica-28mm-summilux-asph-shots/?do=findComment&comment=2787358'>More sharing options...
jonoslack Posted March 26, 2015 Author Share #45 Posted March 26, 2015 Three more from around Botallack 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! 17 Quote 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/242415-leica-28mm-summilux-asph-shots/?do=findComment&comment=2787362'>More sharing options...
Doc Henry Posted March 26, 2015 Share #46 Posted March 26, 2015 Stunning pictures Jono .... don't forget to try this lens with your M6. Thanks A film lover (now) and former digital M user Best Henry 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeremiahrogers Posted March 30, 2015 Share #47 Posted March 30, 2015 Advertisement (gone after registration) Jono, Seeing as you've had the f2 and f1.4 which is your favorite ergonomically? May consider the f2.8 or f2 version if I end up getting an m6 eventually. My only Summilux lens was a 50 1.4, I found the focus pull too far and preferred the Summicron, so I returned it. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
brill64 Posted March 30, 2015 Share #48 Posted March 30, 2015 chicken never looked so good:) 2 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
CheshireCat Posted March 30, 2015 Share #49 Posted March 30, 2015 The photo of the sitting room seems to be strongly affected by chromatic aberration (see purple fringes on the chair and other objects). Can you please verify if the cause is the lens, or incorrect CA corrections have been applied in post ? Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonoslack Posted March 31, 2015 Author Share #50 Posted March 31, 2015 The photo of the sitting room seems to be strongly affected by chromatic aberration (see purple fringes on the chair and other objects).Can you please verify if the cause is the lens, or incorrect CA corrections have been applied in post ? HI There I don't think it's either really - I boosted the shadows a lot (you can imagine the difference in light between the room and the outside). Added to which I think the extreme compression has made it worse.I've checked the original, and it's much better. I've not done any corrections. However, like all the fast wide primes the 28 'lux is slightly subject to CA - less than the 24 and more than the 35 I'd say (as you'd expect). Certainly it's not something which has bothered me so far. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonoslack Posted March 31, 2015 Author Share #51 Posted March 31, 2015 Jono, Seeing as you've had the f2 and f1.4 which is your favorite ergonomically? May consider the f2.8 or f2 version if I end up getting an m6 eventually. My only Summilux lens was a 50 1.4, I found the focus pull too far and preferred the Summicron, so I returned it. Hi There Jeremiah I've actually got the f2.8 as well. Apart from the specially designed 'fall off' lens hood (like the 35 'cron) I reckon the 28 f2.8 is lovely - it's so small and so very very sharp. I did have an f2, but although I can understand it's attraction, I do prefer the f1.4 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
CheshireCat Posted April 7, 2015 Share #52 Posted April 7, 2015 Jono, could you please let us download a couple DNG files ? I am particularly interested in the one of the sitting room. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
dkCambridgeshire Posted May 24, 2015 Share #53 Posted May 24, 2015 Horizons not straight ?? dunk Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gvaliquette Posted December 18, 2015 Share #54 Posted December 18, 2015 Horizons not straight ?? dunk Straight, but ... tilted. I must admit that I do it all the time, and then cheat in post! ;-) Guy Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shanghait Posted December 26, 2015 Share #55 Posted December 26, 2015 Beautiful shots Jono. I put together some 28mm Summilux photos I captured here in the Bahamas during the nighttime Junkanoo parade in Nassau. Lighting conditions were tough with lots of movement. I was happy to have that extra stop. Enjoy! Full set of images here: https://leicalized.exposure.co/junkanoo 4 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sarav Posted December 27, 2015 Share #56 Posted December 27, 2015 Beautiful shots Jono. I put together some 28mm Summilux photos I captured here in the Bahamas during the nighttime Junkanoo parade in Nassau. Lighting conditions were tough with lots of movement. I was happy to have that extra stop. Enjoy! Full set of images here: https://leicalized.exposure.co/junkanoo I followed your link. Very nice shots. As regards flare resistance, I must say this lens is unbelievable. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MatteoVC Posted January 2, 2016 Share #57 Posted January 2, 2016 Jono, I really admire your photography. I must admit, when I see pictures like you have taken with this lens, I think, "What a wonderful lens. I must seriously consider getting one." Then, some tiny, sane part of my mind reminds me that Jono's photos, no matter what gear he is using, always look wonderful to me. That makes me admire your artistry as a photographer even more and also tells me that, as much as I might like the new gear, I have a wonderful camera/lens already and need to focus on the learning more as a photographer. I also play the cello, as an amateur. I know that if, hypothetically, I was playing duets with Yo Yo Ma, and we switched cellos halfway through, with me playing on his multi million dollar Stradivarius and him playing on my cello, he would still sound amazing, and I'd still sound like me. Cheers! Tom 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jcraf Posted January 7, 2016 Share #58 Posted January 7, 2016 Hi There Jeremiah I've actually got the f2.8 as well. Apart from the specially designed 'fall off' lens hood (like the 35 'cron) I reckon the 28 f2.8 is lovely - it's so small and so very very sharp. I did have an f2, but although I can understand it's attraction, I do prefer the f1.4 Jono i have to agree. I know this thread is about the 28 'lux, but having sold my (second) 28 Elmarit Asph for a 28 Summicron while back, I find that I prefer the little Elmarit. I cannot warm to the Summicron. And thanks for sharing your 'Lux shots with us. Regards Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SeanJ Posted January 14, 2016 Share #59 Posted January 14, 2016 (edited) Here are some recent photos from Iraq that I have just put up on flikr. Not all 28 Summilux, some are 21 Elmarit and 75 Summilux. https://www.flickr.com/photos/8301862@N05/albums/72157663361144702 Will post some from my most recent trip in Chad shortly. Used the 28 Summilux more there. The lens is growing on me! Edited January 14, 2016 by SeanJ 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SeanJ Posted January 14, 2016 Share #60 Posted January 14, 2016 Here are the Chad ones from last month. Processing might not be to everyone's taste. I try to make them look like tri-x which was my main medium until four years ago. https://www.flickr.com/photos/8301862@N05/albums/72157663548936975 Found I used the 28 Summilux a lot more. Incredible lens 5 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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