Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2007/09/25
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]I think the new f4.5 is somewhere around 190 grams. A very light load on a IIIa. I'm sticking with newer formulas after my disastrous results with the 2.8cm Hektor. s. On Sep 25, 2007, at 1:58 PM, Don Dory wrote: > Slobodan > Why don't you have a talk with our friend at CameraQuest. I bet that > Cosina could be convinced to make a faster 21 in LTM. Or, I have > heard very good things about the original 21 Biogon converted to LTM. > Marc has one, possibly he could send you a print. Cost would be in > the $1200 range if you didn't mind a permanent conversion to LTM. > > On 9/25/07, slobodan dimitrov <s.dimitrov@charter.net> wrote: >> 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 >> >> >> _______________________________________________ >> 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