Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 1998/01/17

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Subject: [Leica] RICOH GR 28 mm f:2,8 in Reponses Photo
From: Lucien_vD <Lucien_vD@compuserve.com>
Date: Sat, 17 Jan 1998 16:33:51 -0500

In Reponses Photo Nr 71 Fevrier 1998 Page 94/95

There is a "test" of the RICOH 28 mm f:2,8 and a
comparison with the Elmarit 28/2,8.

Summary:

RICOH   GR              LEICA Elmarit
8.000 FF+adapter        13.500 FF (without viewfinder)
180 g                   240 g
half the size
Filter 40,5             46
viewfinder better
colder                  warmer and "softer" rendition  (Leica, quoi!)
2,8 corner soft
2,8 more distorsion
                        better details in shadow

Conclusion : Elmarit is better.   Ouf !  ;-)

BTW on a CLE, a black RICOH GR 28 mm f:2,8 could be
a solution of replacement for the "bubble separating" Rokkor 28.
(same filter size I guess)

N.B. Use the RICOH GR 28 mm f:2,8:
with the adapter Leitz 14 098 (for 28-90) on M4-P or M6   or
with the adapter Leitz 14 099 (for 35-135) on Minolta CLE
Be carefull because on the ring 14 097 (for 50) =

there is a 28-50 engraved.

Lucien
BELGIUM