Leica 28mm Elmarit-M f/2.8

Overall Rating
 4 of 5

Value Rating
 2 of 5

Used product for
3 Months to 1 year

Visitors rate this review
5.00 of 5,
1 votes

Price Paid:  $1495.00 from (mint, used) at a ca

Summary:
This is a superb lens that is well thought-out and produces excellent results.

Strengths:
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 focusing. Shade has an an offset mount so you can only put on one way (with the cut-away in the proper position for the viewfinder). Clickstops include 1/2 f-stop increments.

Weaknesses:
Expensive.

Similar Products Used:
M 28mm Elmarit f2.8 (E-49), M 35mm Summicron f2

Customer Service:
none

Overall Rating
 5 of 5

Value Rating
 3 of 5

Used product for
More than 1 year

Price Paid:  $1700.00 from Sydney Australia

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 perfect. The current version is much better than the previous version.

Strengths:
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 attached. Accurate depth of field markings. Nice bokeh. Can see the framelines with 0.72 ( just) and 0.58 viewfinder bodies.

Weaknesses:
Very expensive.

Similar Products Used:
Canon EF 28 2.8. and 1.8. Previous version of the M/28/2.8

Customer Service:
Not needed

Overall Rating
 5 of 5

Value Rating
 5 of 5

Price Paid:  $1300.00 from Brussels

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. It is very handy on the M6 and pleasant to use.

Strengths:
Sharpness, even at the widest aperture.
Colour rendition and resistance to flare.
mechanical quality is outstanding.
I have never seen distorstion, even at the closest distance.

Weaknesses:
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.

Customer Service:
Never seen for this lens.