Your views (pros and cons) re the 90mm f/2.8

[arthurpreston]

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Hi everyone. May I have your opinions (pro or con) about the 90mm f/2.8 Elmarit M lens for use on my M8? Thank you in advance!

[stephengilbert]

I don't know the lens, but I'd suggest you post this inquiry on the M8 Forum to reach M8 users who don't come here.

[arthurpreston]

Thanks, Stephen...I hate to sound dumb, but I can't find an "M8" Forum. Where should i look?

[arthurpreston]

never mind - found it...just don't know how LOL

[marknorton]

I've had one since 1992 and it's a great lens to put on an M8. It's not in the stallar 90/2 AA class but still a very competent performer. It's likely to withdrawn once the Summarit which offers half a stop extra speed at a lower cost comes on stream. The 90/4 is smaller, but by the time you mess with the standard hood on that lens, there's not much in it.

 

Recommended if you can get one in good condition and codeable, though that is strictly not necessary for this focal length. To make it worth your while, you need to pay rather less than the 90/2.5 Summarit costs, taking the coding into account. A bit like the 50/2.8, it may not stack up financially compared to the new lenses by the time you have had them coded.