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Leica 28 / 2,8 Elmarit-M Asph
8.1 out of 10

Leica 28 / 2,8 Elmarit-M Asph

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Reviews and Problems with Leica 28 / 2,8 Elmarit-M Asph

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Overall 10
10
Value for money 8
8.0

User Review

cancan, Photography Review
19 April 2009
  • Summary: i have been using it for less than 1 month, i shoot with an M8 . i use the 35/1.4 asph as well and used the 50/1.4 asph+ the 75/2.5.
  • Pros: light, sharp, flare free, distortion free ( even at 2.8)
  • Cons: not fast enough
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Overall 10
10

Useful for most situations

Mark-B, B&H Photo
9 March 2009
  • Summary: It is a very compact lens with good ergonomics; though not as small as the 4th version 35mm F2.0 Summicron. I find it well-constructed, on par with all other Leica glass.
  • Pros: Easy To Use, Lightweight
  • Cons: Flimsy lens cap
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Overall 10
10

"Understated Elegance"

Dave, B&H Photo
26 February 2009
  • Summary: This is a beautiful elegant lens capable of producing some of the most technically perfect images. It focuses easily and accurately every time with no perceptible...
  • Pros: Durable, Easy To Use, Lightweight, Reliable
  • Cons: None
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Overall 10
10

great standard lens for M8

Steve, B&H Photo
10 February 2009
  • Summary: I purchased this to give me a compact, 35mm-ish equivlent at a reasonable price, and I love it so far.
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Overall 10
10

Amazing compact lens - best I have used

Steve, B&H Photo
7 February 2009
  • Summary: To those who feel this lens is expensive, yes I agree. I hesitated buying this Leica "starter" lens but let me tell you, the images you can get with this lens on an M8...
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Overall 10
10

Must have for M8 owners.

Jack Flack, B&H Photo
12 September 2008
  • Summary: I recently gave in to every photographers deep seeded childhood need...and bought a Leica Camera...an M8. I chose the 28mm f/2.8 as my first corresponding lens.
  • Pros: Lightweight, Strong Construction
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Overall 8
8.0
Value for money 4
4.0

User Review

Photography Review
29 March 2002
  • Summary: This is a superb lens that is well thought-out and produces excellent results.
  • Pros: Lighter and more compact than the previous (E49) version. Very sharp and contrasty even at full aperture. Clip-on shade has a snap-in cap. Ergonomic thumb tab for focu...
  • Cons: Expensive.
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Overall 10
10
Value for money 6
6.0

User Review

Photography Review
15 November 2001
  • Summary: One of leica's very best lenses. If you do not need a wider aperture, and there are few occasions when anything wider than f2.8 is really necessary, then this lens is...
  • Pros: Very high level of sharpness, resolution and contrast across the whole frame right to the corners and at every aperture., Very compact even with lens hood permanently ...
  • Cons: Very expensive.
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Overall 10
10
Value for money 10
10

User Review

Photography Review
16 August 2001
  • Summary: I have replaced the release three of the Elmarit 28, by the last release. The last Elmarit 28 is more compact and sharper wide open than the previous model.
  • Pros: Sharpness, even at the widest aperture., Colour rendition and resistance to flare., mechanical quality is outstanding., I have never seen distorstion, even at the clos...
  • Cons: None. Todays summicron 28 offers the same quality from f2 for the same volume, but for a much higher price. Should you not need f2, do not hesitate for this Elmarit.
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Overall 6
6.0

eigene Erfahrung mit dem tokina 20-35/2,8

vogtheitchen, eBay.de
2 February 2009
  • Summary: Das Objekt macht einen sehr wertigen Eindruck und glänzt durch die Lichtstärke von 2,8. Gefallen hat die insgesamt sehr wertige Haptik.
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