Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2007/09/25
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]That 2.8cm f8 is a Zeiss Tessar, by the way. I personally wouldn't use it. I threw in the towel with the 2.8cm Hektor. Not my shooting style. Now if the Biogon f4.5 came in LTM mount, I'd find a way to get one next week. s. On Sep 25, 2007, at 1:17 PM, Walt Johnson wrote: > 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 >> > > _______________________________________________ > Leica Users Group. > See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information