Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 1998/11/21

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Subject: Re: [Leica] Elmarit-R 2.8 28 mm ?
From: Christian Payot <christian.payot@span.ch>
Date: Sun, 22 Nov 1998 00:20:22 +0100

Dan Post a écrit :

> Christian-
> Funny you should ask! I shot two rolls with the 28/ Elmarit-R last week at a home show. I used it on an R8 to practice with TTL flash. I was blown away by the results. While I couldn't use a Tripod, and had to hand hold at speeds of 1/30 or 1/15, the results printed on 4x6 were stunning. Great color, great contrast, and I was surprised at the relative sharpness of the hand held shots which I expected to be soft and blurry.
> I'll admit that there were a few occasions that made me want a wider lens, but if you can get a good used one it's worth adding to your bag.
> Dan ( I never met a Leica lens I didn't like....)
>

Dan,
Tank you for your opinion and experience. That will make me consider more seriously the Elmarit-R 28 mm. I have just seen a new one at a really interesting price (about 50% of the official price)... The lens was not exactly in my plans, but at that price, it becomes very interesting.

May I perhaps ask you which other lens you are using with your Leica ?

Regards
 Christian