Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2005/08/24
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]I've considered CV, but only as a second behind the G2 glass- the pictures with the 28mm Zeiss on that camera were the best 28mm shots I've ever done, and I was hoping to find something with similar "imaging characteristics." I may well decide on the Ultron, yet. Shoppin', lookin' for opinion. I know Puts gives a minimally negative write-up... JD On Aug 24, 2005, at 1:56 PM, Michiel Fokkema wrote: > Jeff Sumner wrote: > >> Not many folks seem to have used both the G2 version of the 28mm >> and the Elmarit 28mm for Leica, as well as the new 28mm. >> I'm thinking of buying a 28mm lens for the M mount, and am >> considering all options. I loved the look of the G2 lens, but had >> such trouble with both G2 bodies I gave up on them. I was hoping >> that the Zeiss lens in M mount would take pictures that looked >> similar to the G2- anyone have experience with them? I've never >> used an Elmarit, but there's one on Sherry's site that has a >> similar price to the Zeiss on Cameraquest (with hood). >> Besides the "Leica/Leitz" factor, are there compelling reasons >> for one vs. another in M mount? >> JD >> _______________________________________________ >> Leica Users Group. >> See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information >> > Hi JD, > > If you go for the Elmarit make sure it is the last model. > I owned the second model and now have the last. The last is > superior in any aspect compared to the second one. I can't comment > on the third version. > I'm sure the Zeiss will be much better then the second version > Elmarit. > According to Erwin http://www.imx.nl/photosite/comments/c016.html > the Zeiss and Leica are close to each other in characteristics. > BTW did you consider the Voigtlander options? > > Cheers, > > Michiel Fokkema > > _______________________________________________ > Leica Users Group. > See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information > Jeff Sumner 3677 Glencairn Shaker Heights, Ohio 44122 USA Home: +1216 921-1941 Mobile: +1216 650-6663