Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2004/09/25
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]I remember many of these - I like the next-to-last one (3alt1.jpg) - a fine alpine scene that's very strong in black and white but there's also the bridge, and the figurs in the river - VERY nice. adam On Fri, 20 Aug 2004 06:58:25 +0200, Nathan Wajsman <nathan.wajsman@planet.nl> wrote: > Hi Arvid, > > PMFJI, I have the CV 21/4 and like it very much. It does have some > distortions at the edges. Some examples on my site include: > > http://www.nathanfoto.com/paw/2003/2003_1alt1.jpg > http://www.nathanfoto.com/paw/2003/2003_1alt3.jpg > http://www.nathanfoto.com/paw/2003/2003_2.jpg > http://www.nathanfoto.com/paw/2003/2003_3.jpg > http://www.nathanfoto.com/paw/2003/2003_3alt1.jpg > http://www.nathanfoto.com/paw/2003/2003_3alt2.jpg > > and many more. Looking back through my PAWs it is funny to realize how > many were shot with that lens. When I bought it I did not think that I > would use this focal length that much, which I why I opted for the CV > instead of the real Leica thing. In the end though, the CV has served me > well. > > Nathan > > > > Arvid Rosen wrote: > > > How do you like your CV 21/4? > > Do you have any example pics? > > > > Arvid, also interested in a new lens. > > > > Scott McLoughlin wrote: > > > >> I'm shopping for a 28, and I'd like something nice. > >> > >> I've pretty much narrowed my options to a used > >> or grey market current Leica 28/2 or 28/2.8 (E46). > >> > >> Used ones of either seem pretty hard to come by, > >> but I think I've found a mint- current Elmarit for > >> around $1K. Tony Rose has grey 28/2's listed for > >> around $1.9K. > >> So, while I'm wondering about the speed difference, > >> pondering Putt's comments on the 28/2s wiry bokeh, > >> price differences and what not.... > >> > >> I'm looking for as many sample pics taken with either > >> lens as I can get my hands on. So any pointers to sample > >> pics would be greatly appreciated. Good shots, bad shots, > >> color or B&W. I'm trying to get a good handle the two > >> lenses' respective "characters." > >> > >> BTW, this lens will complete my target RF kit - at least > >> for the remainder of 2004 :-) CV 50/1.5, Leica 28/2(.8) > >> and CV 21/4. > >> > >> Thanks! > >> > >> > >> _______________________________________________ > >> 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 > > > > -- > Nathan Wajsman > Almere, The Netherlands > > General photography: http://www.nathanfoto.com > Seville photography: http://www.fotosevilla.com > > > > > _______________________________________________ > Leica Users Group. > See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information >