Printmaker Posted February 22, 2021 Share #1 Posted February 22, 2021 Advertisement (gone after registration) After using 35 mm Summicrons for over 50 years and a type IV for the last 25, I decided to shake things up a bit. I traded my trusty Type IV for a 28 Elmarit Asph. Why? Well it is the same size and weight as my old Type IV, and — since trading my Monochrom for a SL — I noticed I was hardly using my 50 Summicron. Like almost never. It was time to see the world through different eyes. It has only been a few days since mounting the 28 on my M10 and the lens feels right. Here are a few of the highlights: The size is perfect. As a walk around/travel lens you really couldn't ask for more. The color rendition is wonderful. Rich and warm but still Leica like. The added contrast gives a 3D like pop. The files look sharp, even those shot a 1/15. About the only minus is seeing the frame lines takes a bit more effort... And it is not a Summicron. Oh well, I still have my 50 and 75 Summicrons. And if I find myself missing a 35, there is always the rumored 35 APO Summicron in a year or so. 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! 8 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/318288-28-mm-elmarit-asph/?do=findComment&comment=4146996'>More sharing options...
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Printmaker Posted February 22, 2021 Author Share #2 Posted February 22, 2021 A view from my front lanai after the rain. M10 with 28 Elmarit Asph 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/318288-28-mm-elmarit-asph/?do=findComment&comment=4147000'>More sharing options...
Printmaker Posted February 22, 2021 Author Share #3 Posted February 22, 2021 Opps 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! 4 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/318288-28-mm-elmarit-asph/?do=findComment&comment=4147002'>More sharing options...
romualdo Posted February 23, 2021 Share #4 Posted February 23, 2021 8 hours ago, Printmaker said: After using 35 mm Summicrons for over 50 years and a type IV for the last 25, I decided to shake things up a bit. I traded my trusty Type IV for a 28 Elmarit Asph. Why? Well it is the same size and weight as my old Type IV, and — since trading my Monochrom for a SL — I noticed I was hardly using my 50 Summicron. Like almost never. It was time to see the world through different eyes. It has only been a few days since mounting the 28 on my M10 and the lens feels right. Here are a few of the highlights: The size is perfect. As a walk around/travel lens you really couldn't ask for more. The color rendition is wonderful. Rich and warm but still Leica like. The added contrast gives a 3D like pop. The files look sharp, even those shot a 1/15. About the only minus is seeing the frame lines takes a bit more effort... And it is not a Summicron. Oh well, I still have my 50 and 75 Summicrons. And if I find myself missing a 35, there is always the rumored 35 APO Summicron in a year or so. 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! looks like a postcard pic from the 60s 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
romualdo Posted February 23, 2021 Share #5 Posted February 23, 2021 (edited) I have one (vers 1) & it's my favourite/most commonly used lens on my M cameras (digital & film) - competes with quite an array of other lenses (10, 15, 21, 35, 50, 90, 135, 200) Edited February 23, 2021 by romualdo 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stein K S Posted February 23, 2021 Share #6 Posted February 23, 2021 Hi and thanks! Maybe I do not read thoroughly enough, but what IV did you trade in? Must be the 35 cron IV or...? If so... (and besides 35mm being very different from 28mm), I find this to be a very big jump. I find the 35 cron IV and the 28 asph being among the bigger opposites in the Leica range when it comes to rendering. I myself just love the 35 IV. That said; those pics have a really nice look! However, from my experience with the 28 asph this look do not entirely come from the lens or...? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Printmaker Posted February 23, 2021 Author Share #7 Posted February 23, 2021 Advertisement (gone after registration) Yes, I traded my 35 mm Summicron IV. My walkabout kit was 35 and 75 Summicrons for the last decade. This combo was so easy it made me lazy. The 35 became a lift and click. Framing was too easy. The same became true for the 75 which seemed to be becoming a tight 50. When I traded my Monochrom for a SL, my 75 seemed to become permanently mounted on the SL and my 50, which always lived on my Monochrom, sat unused. I thought by going with a 28/50/135 kit, I would be forced to see the world differently. When using this kit, I reach for the 28 when a landscape presents itself. Reaching for the 50 requires stepping in closer for portraits, which is a good thing. And reaching for the 135 means I can not walk in any closer. This kit is small and light. Each lens uses a 39 mm filter. And this kit requires a slight change in how I see the world. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stein K S Posted February 24, 2021 Share #8 Posted February 24, 2021 12 hours ago, Printmaker said: Yes, I traded my 35 mm Summicron IV. My walkabout kit was 35 and 75 Summicrons for the last decade. This combo was so easy it made me lazy. The 35 became a lift and click. Framing was too easy. The same became true for the 75 which seemed to be becoming a tight 50. When I traded my Monochrom for a SL, my 75 seemed to become permanently mounted on the SL and my 50, which always lived on my Monochrom, sat unused. I thought by going with a 28/50/135 kit, I would be forced to see the world differently. When using this kit, I reach for the 28 when a landscape presents itself. Reaching for the 50 requires stepping in closer for portraits, which is a good thing. And reaching for the 135 means I can not walk in any closer. This kit is small and light. Each lens uses a 39 mm filter. And this kit requires a slight change in how I see the world. Hi and thanks I nice kind of self-imposed challenge. I get the idea and like it!... Even if I would have kept the IV still... 👍 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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