srtorp Posted June 26, 2015 Share #1 Â Posted June 26, 2015 Advertisement (gone after registration) Hello I`m new whit Leica, but have two lenses on hand, but strugle witch one to pick. It wil be on a M8. I have read som tests. It woud be great if anny in here have som first hand experiens. Â Thank`s Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Advertisement Posted June 26, 2015 Posted June 26, 2015 Hi srtorp, Take a look here Leica Elmarit 28/2.8 V3 vs Zeiss Biogon T 28/2,8 ?. I'm sure you'll find what you were looking for!
rodluvan Posted June 26, 2015 Share #2  Posted June 26, 2015 depends on the price-difference. I wouldn't pay more than say a 50% premium for the Leica. on a cropped sensor camera possible differences in corner performances are eliminated and seeing that the Zeiss is a newer design with digital in mind (light-rays hit the sensor at a more favourable angle, i.e. not acute) it should have an advantage. mind, I haven't used the Leica, so the pixel-peepers may come to different conclusion    random samples (on film)   Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
edwardkaraa Posted June 26, 2015 Share #3 Â Posted June 26, 2015 I have no experience with the elmarit but the Zeiss 28 is known for its high contrast and 3D rendering. It's excellent for street photography. The corners are not as good as other Zeiss lenses though. For a better across the frame performance, you should consider the Zeiss 25 instead. As rodluvan mentioned you don't need to worry about corner sharpness with the M8 anyhow. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
james.liam Posted June 26, 2015 Share #4  Posted June 26, 2015 seeing that the Zeiss is a newer design with digital in mind (light-rays hit the sensor at a more favourable angle, i.e. not acute) it should have an advantage.   That's actually not the case with the ZM series, with the likely exception of the 1,4/35. They were designed with the Zeiss Ikon film camera in mind. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
srtorp Posted June 26, 2015 Author Share #5 Â Posted June 26, 2015 Thank you for answers, i hade to make up my mind and whent for the Leica, they whas used and simmular in price 800usd. I am new whit Leica and Bought a used M8 that`s in shipping now. Looking forword to try it out. Â Thanks Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maarten Posted June 26, 2015 Share #6 Â Posted June 26, 2015 Congratulations, I think that is an excellent decision. The 28mm Elmarit will shine on your M8! Â Maarten Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
edwardkaraa Posted June 26, 2015 Share #7 Â Posted June 26, 2015 Advertisement (gone after registration) That's actually not the case with the ZM series, with the likely exception of the 1,4/35. They were designed with the Zeiss Ikon film camera in mind.Zeiss mentioned in the Ikon leaflet that ZM lenses are designed with an eventual digital Ikon in mind. And the proof is ZM have better incident angles than Leica equivalents. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
lct Posted June 26, 2015 Share #8  Posted June 26, 2015 Welcome to the forum. I have no experience with the Biogon 28/2.8 but it has a very good reputation. A bit too bulky for me as i prefer small lenses on rangefinders but it is a matter of tastes obviously. My favorite 28 on the M8.2 is the Elmarit 28/2.8 asph that i find the perfect "slow 35" on it. It is a very sharp lens though so beware of moiré from time to time with it (pic).  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/246929-leica-elmarit-2828-v3-vs-zeiss-biogon-t-2828/?do=findComment&comment=2842771'>More sharing options...
james.liam Posted June 26, 2015 Share #9  Posted June 26, 2015 Zeiss mentioned in the Ikon leaflet that ZM lenses are designed with an eventual digital Ikon in mind. And the proof is ZM have better incident angles than Leica equivalents.  Perhaps, but what a digital Ikon might have been and what a digital Leica eventually became were likely two divergent things. A good example of this are the severe acute ray-angle/color-shift issues plaguing the otherwise wonderful 4,5/21 C, rendering it virtually unusable for color images. The 2,8/15, 4/18 are likewise affected, as are others to lesser degrees. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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