waterlenz Posted October 12, 2006 Share #41 Posted October 12, 2006 Advertisement (gone after registration) Tom--The ZM25 is getting a lot of good response; I've met a couple owners who are delirious over it. I would guess Zeiss's reappearance is one of the reasons for the design and price/performance of the new Leica 28/2.8. But speaking practically: If Leica were to market a Red-Dot Moto-Tool, and if while modifying your Zeiss 25mm your hand were to slip and gouge the rear element, Leica would simply say sadly, "Ah, but we're not responsible for accidental damage--and the Moto-Tool did function properly, as you see..." Sort of a direct frontal attack (or should that be a surprise rear attack? ) while the lens designers plan their next sortie! --HC ROTFL! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Advertisement Posted October 12, 2006 Posted October 12, 2006 Hi waterlenz, Take a look here E Puts 28/2.8 M ASPH review. I'm sure you'll find what you were looking for!
waterlenz Posted October 12, 2006 Share #42 Posted October 12, 2006 Competition improves the breed. They understand that and, like any business, they want to be the better competitor. Cheers, Sean Let's hope that this competition is manifested by a 24 Summilux! 24mm is a new FL for the M, but now more reason to have aperture variants like many of the other FL. ;-> Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sean_reid Posted October 12, 2006 Share #43 Posted October 12, 2006 Actually, I'll be quite happy if they can get to a 24/2.0 in a compact lens. That's already a big challenge. What could be helpful, though, is that as many as three companies could try to get us a 28/1.4 and/or 24/2.0: Leica itself, Zeiss and CV. Again, neither one would be an easy lens to create in a compact form. Cheers, Sean Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
rvaubel Posted October 12, 2006 Share #44 Posted October 12, 2006 Actually, I'll be quite happy if they can get to a 24/2.0 in a compact lens. That's already a big challenge. What could be helpful, though, is that as many as three companies could try to get us a 28/1.4 and/or 24/2.0: Leica itself, Zeiss and CV. Again, neither one would be an easy lens to create in a compact form. Cheers, Sean But its been done already by Olympus for their OM series. They had a 21mm/f2.0 on the market 30 years ago that was very compact even though it was, of necessity, a retrofocus design. That's why I know that a range of fast-wide lenses will be forthcoming sooner or later. The Oly wasn't even that expensive. Rex Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
fotografr Posted October 13, 2006 Share #45 Posted October 13, 2006 I just scanned this shot taken recently with my old non-ASPH 2.8/28 @ f/8. An internet post can't really do it justice, but looking at the original transparency with a 4x lupe the image is razor sharp from edge to edge and has excellent color rendition and contrast. I'm able to pick out small details on the farthest away buildings. I've been very impressed with this lens since buying it new about 15 years ago and I can't imagine why I would ever want to "upgrade." Even though the new 28 ASPH is a bit smaller, I think I'll be sticking with this one. 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/6848-e-puts-2828-m-asph-review/?do=findComment&comment=69690'>More sharing options...
marknorton Posted October 13, 2006 Share #46 Posted October 13, 2006 Brent, that's all the proof we need that Leica lenses provide lasting value... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
fotografr Posted October 13, 2006 Share #47 Posted October 13, 2006 Advertisement (gone after registration) Brent, that's all the proof we need that Leica lenses providing lasting value... I couldn't agree more. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
waterlenz Posted October 14, 2006 Share #48 Posted October 14, 2006 But its been done already by Olympus for their OM series. They had a 21mm/f2.0 on the market 30 years ago that was very compact even though it was, of necessity, a retrofocus design. That's why I know that a range of fast-wide lenses will be forthcoming sooner or later. The Oly wasn't even that expensive. Rex Now that you mention it, the Nikkor 24/2 is rather compact too! Tom Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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