Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2003/04/27
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Slobodan, If you mean the Minolta 28mm F2.8 for the CLE then that is a passing fair lens. Central sharpness is good wide open although it falls off pretty fast until F4 or so. By 5.6 it is a mighty fine lens. My sample flares pretty heavily but it suffers somewhat from the cement separation that this lens is known for. Contrast is not as good as the later 28 Elmarits but it is small. I don't know about the viewfinder thing, I use mine on an M3. If you are looking for a small lens, try a clean sample of the Canon 28mm F2.8 It is sharp, doesn't flare as much, is somewhat contrast challenged wide open, and the prices have come down quite a bit. If speed doesn't matter then the Canon 28 F3.5 is a very good lens, consideration given to single coating from the 50's. If size isn't an issue get the new 28 Summicron, Stunningly good, flare resistant/free, great contrast. I've even noticed some going at KEH in the $1200 range although my sources tell me there was oil on the diaphragm blades. Don dorysrus@mindspring.com - -- To unsubscribe, see http://mejac.palo-alto.ca.us/leica-users/unsub.html