Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2007/09/25
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]S.D. Clayton already let the PIG out of the bag. Next, you'll be doing the same think concerning cheap lenses. How can we make great "Smith-like images using substandard glass. Besides, Leica is already on its last leg and needs our contributions. W.J. slobodan dimitrov wrote: > 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 > > > _______________________________________________ > Leica Users Group. > See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information >