Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2007/09/25
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Gene Smith shot with a 28mm F8 (that Schweitzer stuff) with the emulsions of his day. It didn't hurt him image wise. I use the Skopar only because of being able to use it on a IIIa. Though, I have to admit that I'm awfully tempted to get a Biogon. Maybe with the next big job...! s.d. On Sep 25, 2007, at 11:41 AM, Don Dory wrote: > Frank, > I will echo Henning's comments. The Biogon is a very sharp, well > built lens. So, if you can live shooting at 4.5 then that is the lens > to get. If you need 2.8 then I would hunt around for used 21 ASPH > lenses. The Zeiss 21 2.8 is very good out 1/2 way but resolution > falls off in the outer fields wide open. By 4.5 it is good all the > way but then why not get the Biogon? > > On 9/24/07, red735i@earthlink.net <red735i@earthlink.net> wrote: >> >> I have a want for a 21mm lens. the Leica made Elmarits ( ASPH, or >> Non ASPH) are too expensive for me. Ditto the Super Angulons >> >> I have a 21mm finder already ( from my 16 year old Contax RF days). >> >> I am asking about these 3 lenses...... >> >> 21/4.5 ZM Zeiss Biogon >> 21/2.8 ZM Zeiss Biogon >> 21mm Color Skopar. P ( M Mount ) or Non-P, LTM >> >> I am interested in relative optical quality, and to a lesser >> extent, mechanical build quality and smoothness. >> >> For those with any relative experience to the Leica lenses, please >> comment. >> >> Note.. I have read Erwin's review on the 21/2.8.... he says good >> things. But by comparison to the 4.5 ???? >> >> Thanks >> Frank >> >> _______________________________________________ >> Leica Users Group. >> See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information >> > > > -- > Don > don.dory@gmail.com > > _______________________________________________ > Leica Users Group. > See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information