dancook Posted August 15, 2017 Share #1 Posted August 15, 2017 Advertisement (gone after registration) I'm looking for a relatively inexpensive (but I want to hear want the relative expensive ones are too) lens to stop down and use for zone focusing street photography, I'm an IQ fiend so that's definitely something to consider - stopping lenses to F8 does not make them equal, I tried that with a Canon 40mm 2.8 pancake lens, and did not like the sharpness at F8 compared to a zeiss lens I had. I'm used to 28mm as of late with my Leica Q, but I'm willing to explore other options if suggested. any recommended M lenses? thanks Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Joakim Posted August 15, 2017 Share #2 Posted August 15, 2017 The Voigtlander 28/3.5 Color-Skopar and the Leica 28/2.8 Elmarit ASPH are two good options, the Leica is of course a bit more expensive but then again "relatively inexpensive " is relative phrase Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
dancook Posted August 15, 2017 Author Share #3 Posted August 15, 2017 The Voigtlander 28/3.5 Color-Skopar and the Leica 28/2.8 Elmarit ASPH are two good options, the Leica is of course a bit more expensive but then again "relatively inexpensive " is relative phrase I wanted to try and keep it below £1000 (already spent my budget on other lenses) - but i will look out for a deal on the elmarit Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ko.Fe. Posted August 15, 2017 Share #4 Posted August 15, 2017 Zeiss 28 2.8 ZM isn't very big, seats well in your budget and has pimple like focus tab which is usable for quick zone focusing. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
dancook Posted August 15, 2017 Author Share #5 Posted August 15, 2017 I have found the elmarit for £1100, I will go with that - thanks for suggestions Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
wda Posted August 15, 2017 Share #6 Posted August 15, 2017 A very good choice; an excellent lens. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
michaelwj Posted August 18, 2017 Share #7 Posted August 18, 2017 Advertisement (gone after registration) Wow. This has to be the most unusual thread on LUF in ages. Someone posted for some advice, advice was received and promptly acted on. I can't believe it! Congratulations to everyone involved Now it's time for the rest of us to chime in with suggestions based on our own experience that don't really meet you criteria. I suggest you look for a 35 Summaron, it's excellent for zone focusing street. Who uses a 28mm anyway?! Nah, 28 isn't wide enough. The 3.8/24 is the best Leica lens ever. It'll blow your socks off! 24 isn't wide! The 3.4/21 is the bees knees of lenses! etc... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
dancook Posted August 18, 2017 Author Share #8 Posted August 18, 2017 Wow. This has to be the most unusual thread on LUF in ages. Someone posted for some advice, advice was received and promptly acted on. I can't believe it! Congratulations to everyone involved Now it's time for the rest of us to chime in with suggestions based on our own experience that don't really meet you criteria. I suggest you look for a 35 Summaron, it's excellent for zone focusing street. Who uses a 28mm anyway?! Nah, 28 isn't wide enough. The 3.8/24 is the best Leica lens ever. It'll blow your socks off! 24 isn't wide! The 3.4/21 is the bees knees of lenses! etc... Perfect! Just need someone who doesn't agree with morals of street photography to chime in Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
a.noctilux Posted August 18, 2017 Share #9 Posted August 18, 2017 Some people use 28mm and some other focal lengths. Winogrand is no more with us anymore. He wouldn't read and answer in this forum anyway, so occupied to produce his thousands of "unseen/neverseen" negatives. Maybe the first to "popularize 28mm on M4" ? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
michaelwj Posted August 18, 2017 Share #10 Posted August 18, 2017 Perfect! Just need someone who doesn't agree with morals of street photography to chime in I knew I missed something! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
james.liam Posted August 18, 2017 Share #11 Posted August 18, 2017 How about an MS Optics 2/28? Body-cap size and whilst not all that sharp @ ƒ/2, by ƒ/8 should run with the usual steeds. About £800 or so. In re: CV 3,5/28; less than the specified £1000 but hard to find. In re: Leica 28 Elmarit, probably just beyond that budget. How about a Ricoh GR? Pocketable in its own right. The MS: 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/275738-small-lens-for-zf-street-28/?do=findComment&comment=3340026'>More sharing options...
dancook Posted August 18, 2017 Author Share #12 Posted August 18, 2017 How about an MS Optics 2/28? Body-cap size and whilst not all that sharp @ ƒ/2, by ƒ/8 should run with the usual steeds. About £800 or so. Well I did already buy a Leica 28mm 2.8 elmarit ASPH for £1100 ^^ Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
james.liam Posted August 18, 2017 Share #13 Posted August 18, 2017 Well I did already buy a Leica 28mm 2.8 elmarit ASPH for £1100 ^^ Missed that one Enjoy! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NB23 Posted August 18, 2017 Share #14 Posted August 18, 2017 Classic: people that recomend what they own instead of recomending the best possible lens. "You don't need a Noctilux, all you need is a 9artists Cheaplux!" Says the 9artists cheaplux owner who secretly lusts for a noctilux. Wow. This has to be the most unusual thread on LUF in ages. Someone posted for some advice, advice was received and promptly acted on. I can't believe it! Congratulations to everyone involved Now it's time for the rest of us to chime in with suggestions based on our own experience that don't really meet you criteria. I suggest you look for a 35 Summaron, it's excellent for zone focusing street. Who uses a 28mm anyway?! Nah, 28 isn't wide enough. The 3.8/24 is the best Leica lens ever. It'll blow your socks off! 24 isn't wide! The 3.4/21 is the bees knees of lenses! etc... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
dancook Posted August 18, 2017 Author Share #15 Posted August 18, 2017 How about a Ricoh GR? Pocketable in its own right. Just noticed this.. I've actually had a Ricoh GR, and was not satisfied with the ISO handling and image quality. I also have a Leica Q which I mentioned in the first post too, which surpasses the Ricoh GR in many ways - except for it's pocket-ability I will compare my usage of the leica q vs 28mm f2.8 summarit for street and decide upon a winner Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Exodies Posted August 18, 2017 Share #16 Posted August 18, 2017 Classic: people that recomend what they own instead of recomending the best possible lens. "You don't need a Noctilux, all you need is a 9artists Cheaplux!" Says the 9artists cheaplux owner who secretly lusts for a noctilux. Yeah, it would make much better reading if people wrote about things they knew nothing about. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NB23 Posted August 18, 2017 Share #17 Posted August 18, 2017 Yeah, it would make much better reading if people wrote about things they knew nothing about. I guess the following sounds very intelligent to you, then: -Jim: hey forum, I'm new to Leica. I want the best 35mm lens for my Leica M10. What do you recommend? -Tom: nikon f2.5 with amedeo adapter. No sense to spend thousands of dollars for any other lens, you won't see a difference at f8 anyways. - Jim: Thanks Tom! I'll go buy a Voigtlander 35 f1.4. Someone told me it's the Best! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Exodies Posted August 18, 2017 Share #18 Posted August 18, 2017 I guess the following sounds very intelligent to you, then: -Jim: hey forum, I'm new to Leica. I want the best 35mm lens for my Leica M10. What do you recommend? -Tom: nikon f2.5 with amedeo adapter. No sense to spend thousands of dollars for any other lens, you won't see a difference at f8 anyways. - Jim: Thanks Tom! I'll go buy a Voigtlander 35 f1.4. Someone told me it's the Best! No. Those two sound too well informed to be interesting. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
michaelwj Posted August 19, 2017 Share #19 Posted August 19, 2017 Nah, it would be boring if all we had were facts and actual user opinions. You don't want to let reality get in the way of a good yarn, like that time I was shooting street next to HCB and he told me that he actually hated using a 50mm lens and that Leica forced him too. You see after the M2 was released, sales of 50mm lenses took a nosedive and they still had loads of 50mm summiluxes to sell. Why do you think that lens stayed in production for so long! He also said that he much preferred a 24mm lens and that he had been calling Walter for years asking for one. My German is a bit rusty though so that might not be true Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
a.noctilux Posted August 19, 2017 Share #20 Posted August 19, 2017 Telling a story is like writing a novel, doubts are permitted to believe if the story told/wroten is a dream-come-true { https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eC1KhR0xZ5Y Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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