Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2000/02/18
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]B. D. Colen wrote: > No, I have not owned a Leica 28, and based on what I have read and heard > about it, I wouldn't own one. I have owned a 28 2.8 T* and a G, and that was > a terrific lens. Everyone - but you - with whom I have talked about the 28 > has said that it is one of the weakest lenses in the M armamentarium. > > As to the resale value question - I buy lenses to use, not to collect or > resell. If the best lens in the focal length is a Leica lens - as is > generally the case - that's what I'll buy. If something else is better, and > I can afford it, I'll go for that. > > B. D. > Are we talking about the current, 46mm filter, 28mm Elmarit-M? B. D., if you want to borrow mine, just ask. This lens is terrific. Sharp, contrasty, flare resistant, great looking images. If the Contax is better, it must be a hell of a lens. I think the Leica 28 is a sleeper in the line. If you tried the lens, I think you would be much more than pleased with the results. Rob Schneider