Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2000/09/29
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]>Hi LUGers! > >Are there any opinions about the R 2.8/24? > >Need your advice .... > >Bye, > >Joachim > The R-24mm is regarded as one of the weaker lenses in the Leica line. As far as I know, the lens is made by Minolta, which Leica then take to bits and finish it off (new mount, etc.). How about a 28mm instead? I have the latest version of the R-28mm f/2.8 and it is a superb piece of glass; I am tempted to say it is sharper than the 100mm f/2.8 APO! It is the only wide-angle lens in the R line that has been redesigned in the last few years. It is also a bit cheaper than the 24. The site www.photodo.com has an MTF test on the 24; but take this with a pinch of salt, as the Minolta AF and Leica -R 28mm lenses are both graded the same; my tests of the two lenses show the Leica to be vastly superior. Simon