kengai Posted April 29, 2020 Share #1 Â Posted April 29, 2020 Advertisement (gone after registration) I've got the M10 and the CL. I'm thinking about this lens to use on both cameras. What do you think? What experience do you have? Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Advertisement Posted April 29, 2020 Posted April 29, 2020 Hi kengai, Take a look here Elmarit-M 28mm ASPH:. I'm sure you'll find what you were looking for!
lykaman Posted April 29, 2020 Share #2  Posted April 29, 2020 Used the lens on my M-P240 - great lens, just tad contrasty..   L 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! 2 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/308988-elmarit-m-28mm-asph/?do=findComment&comment=3963076'>More sharing options...
pippy Posted April 29, 2020 Share #3 Â Posted April 29, 2020 I echo Lykaman's comment above. Superb performer; small and light. Pretty near perfect IMO. Philip. 2 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jcraf Posted April 29, 2020 Share #4  Posted April 29, 2020 +1 to Lykaman and Pippy. I've owned both the versions, and used them on film and digital Ms (both M8s and full frame) and also on my SL. I can't really tell the difference between v1 and v2 to be honest; both superb performers. The fact that both versions hold their value well speaks volumes (I base my view on my part-time 'retirement' job in a main Leica dealer). 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! SL, 28 Elmarit-M Asph v2. 4 Quote Link to post Share on other sites Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! SL, 28 Elmarit-M Asph v2. ' data-webShareUrl='https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/308988-elmarit-m-28mm-asph/?do=findComment&comment=3963107'>More sharing options...
a.noctilux Posted April 29, 2020 Share #5 Â Posted April 29, 2020 One of the best creation of Leica. Some users (not me) even complain it's too compact/small for comfortable use, this may be true. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
wizard Posted April 29, 2020 Share #6 Â Posted April 29, 2020 I did not know that there are two versions of this lens (I only know the Summicron 2/28 asph exists in two versions). What are the differences between the v1 and v2 Elmarit 2.8/28 asph? Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
a.noctilux Posted April 29, 2020 Share #7  Posted April 29, 2020 (edited) Advertisement (gone after registration) 20 minutes ago, wizard said: I did not know that there are two versions of this lens (I only know the Summicron 2/28 asph exists in two versions). What are the differences between the v1 and v2 Elmarit 2.8/28 asph? Different hood mounting, first with clip-on hood, second with screw-on hood. reduced image field curvature ? that I have not noting in mine v 1 lens  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! first version from Wiki of this site  then second version Edited April 29, 2020 by a.noctilux 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! first version from Wiki of this site  then second version ' data-webShareUrl='https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/308988-elmarit-m-28mm-asph/?do=findComment&comment=3963123'>More sharing options...
Reini Posted April 29, 2020 Share #8 Â Posted April 29, 2020 I like my 28er Elmarit asph very much. Small, compact, cheap and sharp. I use a 39mm screw in metal in lens hood. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jcraf Posted April 29, 2020 Share #9  Posted April 29, 2020 3 hours ago, wizard said: I did not know that there are two versions of this lens (I only know the Summicron 2/28 asph exists in two versions). What are the differences between the v1 and v2 Elmarit 2.8/28 asph? The main and most obvious difference is that the v2 (11 677 ) has a metal screw-on hood (like the ones on the 35 Summilux FLE and the v2 35 Summicron Asph), whereas the v1 (11 606) has a plastic clip on hood (and easy to lose hood cap) like the v1 35 Summicron Asph. It is said that the optical formula of the v2 was tweaked a bit to better suit digital sensors. I can't see a difference. They're both great IMHO. The metal hood makes the v2 a bit longer and this less compact than the v1. But neither is a big lens, obviously. 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndreasG Posted April 29, 2020 Share #10 Â Posted April 29, 2020 It is (v1) my favorite lens, not only due to its optical performance, but also because of the compactness and low weight. To recommend! Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
lct Posted April 29, 2020 Share #11 Â Posted April 29, 2020 (edited) 6 hours ago, kengai said: I've got the M10 and the CL. I'm thinking about this lens to use on both cameras. What do you think? What experience do you have? No experience with M10 bt works fine on both M240 and CL. I mean the first version of this lens with plastic hood as i have no experience with the current one. Edited April 29, 2020 by lct Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
stephan54 Posted April 29, 2020 Share #12  Posted April 29, 2020 (edited) I use the Elmarit 28 regularly, but sometimes found it too contrasty (Zeiss Milvus like), so I tried a Summicron 28 and liked the way it shows colours (more in line with the Summilux 50). Corona came and i had no opportunity to trade in the Elmarit and buy the Summicron (used or new). Now after a few Corona weeks and a lot of city walks with the Elmarit, I think I will stick with it. Light, sharp - nothing to complain. Do not know what chemical reaction will take place in my brain when I enter a Leica Store. 😃 Edited April 29, 2020 by stephan54 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Herr Barnack Posted April 29, 2020 Share #13  Posted April 29, 2020 9 hours ago, a.noctilux said: One of the best creation of Leica. Some users (not me) even complain it's too compact/small for comfortable use, this may be true.  🙄 Good God - some M shooters would find something to whine about if Leica ran a "buy one lens, get two more for free" promotion... 4 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
lykaman Posted April 29, 2020 Share #14  Posted April 29, 2020 8 minutes ago, Herr Barnack said:  🙄 Good God - some M shooters would find something to whine about if Leica ran a "buy one lens, get two more for free" promotion... What date does the Promo start?  L 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Herr Barnack Posted April 29, 2020 Share #15  Posted April 29, 2020 2 minutes ago, lykaman said: What date does the Promo start?  L The week after Patek Philippe's "buy a Nautilus Moon Phase, get a free Bentley" concludes. 4 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
lykaman Posted April 29, 2020 Share #16  Posted April 29, 2020 Just now, Herr Barnack said: The week after Patek Philippe's "buy a Nautilus Moon Phase, get a free Bentley" concludes. That was last week, Bentley arrived Yesterday Afternoon...... L 1 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
GiorgioNuvolari Posted April 29, 2020 Share #17  Posted April 29, 2020 37 minutes ago, Herr Barnack said: The week after Patek Philippe's "buy a Nautilus Moon Phase, get a free Bentley" concludes. Bentley goes with Breitling 😉 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
lykaman Posted April 29, 2020 Share #18 Â Posted April 29, 2020 I went with the Tissot/Toyota Promotion ~ Â Â L 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
adan Posted April 29, 2020 Share #19 Â Posted April 29, 2020 I agree with previous posts. Nice sharp lens, but personally I find the contrast and red color tint a bit too "hot" on digital. See other's examples above - highway and sand and yellow-green foliage. "Zeissy," as Stephan says. Size is effectively identical to an M 35 f/2 of any era, and I did not find it too small. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
pippy Posted April 29, 2020 Share #20 Â Posted April 29, 2020 (edited) 1 hour ago, adan said: ...personally I find the contrast and red color tint a bit too "hot" on digital... I only have an M9M and an M-D 262 so colour balance is clearly a non-issue on the first body and as the second has no menu-choices and only shoots RAW files I cannot pre-select Kelvin / white-balance or contrast preference so everything always has to be sorted out in post-prod anyhow but I can't say the 28 ASPH has thrown up more challenges that any other lens I use - quite the reverse. Perhaps it works differently with other bodies? Philip. Edited April 29, 2020 by pippy Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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