Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2000/07/10
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]which is the better performer with groups,scenery? you dont specifify your main uses for the lens. for example in a group photo someone near the edge of the frame with the 28 will be eliptisized more because the lens renders the individual less straight on in 2-dimensions. optically it has to be pointed out the current 35 ash is a true wide angle lens of classic construction that leitz has been tinkering with for decades. there were eight elements, then 6, then 7 maybe twice and now the asherical. the construction of the 28 is on the other hand is somewhat retrofocus . this use advanced technology from an inverted telephoto. this too has been highly developed and involved upgrades so quality wise in actual photography there is negligible difference. from my experience with the technogies involved and without having these newest variations to test, i would expect the 28 wide open might have a hair better coverage at the edges with the 35 having better micro-contrast with its classical construction and aspherical glass. they'll tinker some more with other lenses but not with the 35 ash. to do so from the comments i have read would be at the risk of their lives. the nice part of your quandry: you will be happy with either one. > From: Sven Buchholz <s.buchholz@mainz.netsurf.de> > Reply-To: leica-users@mejac.palo-alto.ca.us > Date: Tue, 11 Jul 2000 00:13:46 +0200 > To: leica-users@mejac.palo-alto.ca.us > Subject: [Leica] 28/2.8 or 35/2?? > > > For the statistics: I'm 36 - 3 months M6 > and I'm from good old germany. > > Please help me with my decision for my next lens. > I have a Summilux 50 and want to add a wide-angle > lens first and later a 90 mm. > > My favorites are: > > - the previous 28/2.8 > - the latest non-asph 35/2 > > I like 28 mm focal length, because 35 mm is > often to close to 50mm. With the 28 mm I have > more room. > > On the other hand, I like shooting with available > light, so the 35/2 would be the better lens. > > The 28mm framelines are hard to see for me in the > M6 viewfinder. > > I think I will make my decision on the > quality of the lenses. > > So now my question to you Leica-folks: > What is the better letter? > Is the 35/2 the better performer? > > cheers > > > Sven