Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 1998/01/14
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]>Hans: Since 1980, I have been using the third(?) version of the 28mm f2.8 >Elmarit-M made in Canada. It was introduced about that time, say, in late >1979. It is a truly outstanding lens with regard to contrast and resolution >as stated by Leitz and confirmed by use . It is surpassed by only the >current fourth(?) version. I would stay away from the earlier versions. >However, the Rokkor has a very good reputation. Perhaps, Erwin may want to >comment on this issue. > Regards, > > > Andrew Jordan > 35 miles south of LEICA USA Yes I agree, The Elmarit versions 1 and 2 are not suberb to state it politely. The third version is excellent and outstanding from f4, The current version 4 is even at full aperture outstanding. More comments are to be found at my site. Erwin