Thoughts regarding 28 R Elmarit version II vs 28 M Elmarit ASPH?

[Metin Colak]

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12 hours ago, lct said:

Erwin Puts wrote a bit about the R 28/2.8 v2 (link).

Thanks again ICT. I know that, I read it. Even I compared Putts's M28 and R28 v2 charts side by side. On his graphics (I think they are all prapred by Leica though) both lenses seem identical in terms of sharpness, R28 v2 seem a bit better though. These are all on lab tests. Real life tests, as you know are different, especially for Leica lenses.

Edited November 4, 2019 by Metin Colak

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12 hours ago, AndreasG said:

There is some limited information, though in Geman language here in the forum:

 

I try to read the forum entries with a translator   Sounds interesting thoughts on the lens..

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10 hours ago, a.noctilux said:

From Wiki Elmarit-R 28mm II

435g for 2.8/28mm lens that is heavy !

comparing to 180g of the M asph. version which I like, nothing to complain (or maybe, it's compactness can be too much for good handling).

 

Rare indeed, 28mm R II version only 3,700 + units made

 

Certainly Asph. version is tiny. I can't like these aspheric lenses, although sometimes I like some images taken with this 28 asph. I like imperfection, depth, mild spherical aberration; a rendering between the classical and the modern. The R28 v2 and M28 III and IV seem close to this aesthetics.

Edited November 4, 2019 by Metin Colak

[lct]

3 hours ago, Metin Colak said:

Thanks again ICT. I know that, I read it. Even I compared Putts's M28 and R28 v2 charts side by side. On his graphics (I think they are all prapred by Leica though) both lenses seem identical in terms of sharpness, R28 v2 seem a bit better though.

The difference is not huge for sure but as far as MTF charts as concerned i'm not sure the R lens is any better. 

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14 hours ago, lct said:

The difference is not huge for sure but as far as MTF charts as concerned i'm not sure the R lens is any better. 

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R 28/2.8 v2 (11333):

 

At f2.8 Sagittal (solid line) and tangential (dotted line) structures of the R28 v2 seem a bit better. The M28 V4 has more gradual decrease in contrast and resolution at the edges. However R28 V2 has abrupt decrease at the edges, but in the graphics it seems at the very edges. The M28 v4 at f8 seems more consistent though. The M28 v4 might be a better choice for landscape. But with a 30cmm minimum focusing distance the R28 v2 might be more than a landscape lens for sure..

Thanks ICT for the contribution once again.

Best regards,

Metin Colak.

 

Edited November 4, 2019 by Metin Colak