Huss Posted May 19, 2022 Share #1 Posted May 19, 2022 Advertisement (gone after registration) I have a few 28mm lenses - including from Leica. But I want this TTArtisans 28mm f5.6 black finish not chrome! Just because I love the way it looks in black! https://photorumors.com/2022/05/10/also-coming-soon-black-ttartisan-28mm-f-5-6-lens-for-leica-m-mount/ I am eagerly waiting for it to be released, but it really is non-sensical as my current small 28s are much better optically - Elmarit Asph and CV 28 3.5. And yet... 4 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Advertisement Posted May 19, 2022 Posted May 19, 2022 Hi Huss, Take a look here Is it bad to want a lens just because of how it looks?. I'm sure you'll find what you were looking for!
erniethemilk Posted May 19, 2022 Share #2 Posted May 19, 2022 No. Only live once. And it’s only £300 quid or so which isn’t a lot for an M Mount lens. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jose Chiyah Posted May 19, 2022 Share #3 Posted May 19, 2022 I think if you like your camera and your lens you take more times and take more pics. This lens looks awesome 😃 Hugs 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Capuccino-Muffin Posted May 19, 2022 Share #4 Posted May 19, 2022 (edited) Definitely find and use a LEGENDARY summmaron Black. For the looks alone, if you really like how this chinese looks, save it as your phone home screen and admire it whenever you need your fix. I do this a lot with brassed Black Paint Leicas and ratty old Billingham bags. Love looking at them sexy badass babes. Edited May 19, 2022 by Capuccino-Muffin 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
spydrxx Posted May 19, 2022 Share #5 Posted May 19, 2022 GAS to the max. But sure it is OK....we've all done it! 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Huss Posted May 19, 2022 Author Share #6 Posted May 19, 2022 1 hour ago, Capuccino-Muffin said: Definitely find and use a LEGENDARY summmaron Black. For the looks alone, if you really like how this chinese looks, save it as your phone home screen and admire it whenever you need your fix. I do this a lot with brassed Black Paint Leicas and ratty old Billingham bags. Love looking at them sexy badass babes. Nah, I have the Orion 15 if I want to use legendary. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Capuccino-Muffin Posted May 19, 2022 Share #7 Posted May 19, 2022 Advertisement (gone after registration) 6 minutes ago, Huss said: Nah, I have the Orion 15 if I want to use legendary. Copy of legendary is like multiplying a Billion by Zero. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Huss Posted May 19, 2022 Author Share #8 Posted May 19, 2022 Just now, Capuccino-Muffin said: Copy of legendary is like multiplying a Billion by Zero. But then it would not exist. And yet it does! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Capuccino-Muffin Posted May 19, 2022 Share #9 Posted May 19, 2022 9 minutes ago, Huss said: But then it would not exist. And yet it does! It certainly Does not exist in my collection. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Huss Posted May 19, 2022 Author Share #10 Posted May 19, 2022 The legendary Orion 15, using an M-A and Ilford Hp5 Even though I have a lens this amazing, I still want the TTA 28 in black, just because. 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 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/332608-is-it-bad-to-want-a-lens-just-because-of-how-it-looks/?do=findComment&comment=4438171'>More sharing options...
johnwolf Posted May 19, 2022 Share #11 Posted May 19, 2022 (edited) Hey, it's a hobby about aesthetics, so why not? I've grown to seriously dislike black lenses with the chrome hood mount, like Zeiss and many Voigtlanders. So much so I won't buy anymore, however good they may be. I HAVE to put a hood over, it bugs me that much. I'm looking for a Summarit 35, but I want the 2.5 version for its less barrel-like, more graceful (to me) shape. John Edited May 19, 2022 by johnwolf 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnwolf Posted May 19, 2022 Share #12 Posted May 19, 2022 (edited) duplicate post Edited May 19, 2022 by johnwolf Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
pippy Posted May 19, 2022 Share #13 Posted May 19, 2022 (edited) Absolutely not. Please do enjoy your lens when you receive it! Philip. Edited May 19, 2022 by pippy 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
overexposed Posted May 20, 2022 Share #14 Posted May 20, 2022 no, but only if its a leica lens😁 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Huss Posted May 20, 2022 Author Share #15 Posted May 20, 2022 2 hours ago, johnwolf said: Hey, it's a hobby about aesthetics, so why not? I've grown to seriously dislike black lenses with the chrome hood mount, like Zeiss and many Voigtlanders. So much so I won't buy anymore, however good they may be. I HAVE to put a hood over, it bugs me that much. I'm looking for a Summarit 35, but I want the 2.5 version for its less barrel-like, more graceful (to me) shape. John I just do not understand that chrome ring on the front of Zeiss and CV lenses. I think it's all part of the plan to force us to buy the optional and expensive lens hoods! Plus it looks ugly IMO. I have quite a few ZM and CV lenses. And ya, I have the hoods for them. Darn it they got me! It's actually why I cannot bring myself to buy the optically awesome CV 28mm Ultron v2. That chrome ring on the front. Ick. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Huss Posted May 20, 2022 Author Share #16 Posted May 20, 2022 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! 3 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/332608-is-it-bad-to-want-a-lens-just-because-of-how-it-looks/?do=findComment&comment=4438220'>More sharing options...
kivis Posted May 20, 2022 Share #17 Posted May 20, 2022 I love classy looking lens, especially if they are great performers. Latest love: Voigtlander 35mm f/2 Ultron II Black CLASSIC 1970'S STYLING ON REAL BRASS LENS BARREL 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
madNbad Posted May 20, 2022 Share #18 Posted May 20, 2022 You need a Chiyoko (Rokkor) 2.8 45 mm for your tiny lens collection. Unfortunately, they were only made in chrome over brass. Bring the rattle can for a copy in black. No click stops as a bonus! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
hmzimelka Posted May 20, 2022 Share #19 Posted May 20, 2022 4 hours ago, Huss said: I just do not understand that chrome ring on the front of Zeiss and CV lenses. I think it's all part of the plan to force us to buy the optional and expensive lens hoods! Plus it looks ugly IMO. I have quite a few ZM and CV lenses. And ya, I have the hoods for them. Darn it they got me! It's actually why I cannot bring myself to buy the optically awesome CV 28mm Ultron v2. That chrome ring on the front. Ick. If you have a way to remove the chrome plating and repaint the ring, its not too difficult to remove. Usually the name plate is threaded in and easy to unscrew with a rubber lens cone, which reveals three screws that hold in the chrome ring. I would consider doing it, but I don't trust any paint shop here to do a good job with it... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
romualdo Posted May 20, 2022 Share #20 Posted May 20, 2022 (edited) one of my more recent acquisitions - a 1952 W Nikkor-C 28/f3.5 LTM (well at least the lens cap is black paint) very similar in look/size to the original Summaron 28 (1955) but predates it by a couple of years plus it has an extra one & a half stops I personally don't mind nickel/chrome lenses on black bodies 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! Edited May 20, 2022 by romualdo 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/332608-is-it-bad-to-want-a-lens-just-because-of-how-it-looks/?do=findComment&comment=4438269'>More sharing options...
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