Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2001/07/28
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]> > Kobalux makes a small symmetrical 28/3.5 lens in M/LTM, something of a pancake > (with a 43mm filter thread). Roger Hicks loved it. I believe Steve LeHuray > did too. I don't know if it will go on Canon LTM bodies due to the "mirror > box" issue but should be fine with anything else. .....yes, I think the Kobalux 28 is a great lens that I used on LTM and M cameras. The only reason I replaced it was because I wanted to have an ASPH lens so bought the 28/2.0 a few months ago. Next I will be getting the Kobalux 21/2.8. sl > > I will have some next month in black enamel. They will be about $400 with the > toys (finder, M-adapter, shade). > > Joe Kelly wrote: > >> Hi, >> >> In attempting to replace a Canon 28 2.8 lens recently stolen, I purchased >> another from ebay. It's a dog, the whole front section is loose and they >> never really tighten up. I'm sending it back. For $500 I would hope for >> better. >> >> I have a Canon 3.5 on the way, hopefully the mount will be sound. I've heard >> they are good from 5.6-16, which is all I need.. Does anyone know of own any >> small light NEW WELL MADE lenses in this format. I use the 28 as a sunny day >> street shooter on my IIIf or with a flash. All I have left in this focal >> length is a Russion f 6 Orion which is sharp but needs one more stop and a >> complete redesign.. Has anyone tried the Adorama or Bower lenses. Or the >> Konica 28? I know it's not screwmount, >> >> I don't care about great performance wide open. I need something light and >> hopefully not too pricey. I wish cosina would make a small V 28 but they >> have chosen to introduce one of those triple aspheric 40 element 10 pound >> wonders in the goal of having the fastest 28 on the block. Any ideas would >> be much appreciated. Their 35 2.5 is a very nice lens, the 35 1.7 feels like >> a brick on a IIIf and is not as sharp as the smaller lens from 5.6 on down. >> Like many aspheric lenses the 1.7 is optomized to be shot wide open. >> >> carpe lumen, >> >> Joe Kelly >