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$450.00
from Hong Kong Summary: This is a lens which you will easily miss when you look at its MTF, run a few roll through you will feel the magic. Makes a very good wide angle combination with 18/4 if you like the colour and feel. Strengths: This lens is based on a very old design .. the Cotarex Distagon 25/2.8 from the 60s, as well as the Distagon 18/4. Wide open it is not very sharp,but witha very high resolution. Shoot some B/W and colour, compare and you will understand what I mean -- everything was out there is there on the sides/neg, just not being raszor sharp like the CZ 28/2.8, however it gives a very colourful painting like feel, it gives better colour than D28/2.8 or 21/2.8. Stopped down one otr two stops its gives very sharp image. Weaknesses: Not sharp enough when wide open. It is not a true 25mm, but closer to 26mm, and a bit expensive (apart from the Leica R24/2.8, this is the most expensive one in the 24/25mm class) if you prefer sharper image, you should choose 21/28 combo instead. Similar Products Used: Nikon AF24/2.8, Sigma 24/1.8, OM 24/2.8 Customer Service: None yet
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