Don Libby
Well-known member
I've got a bit of a problem. I ordered a Summicron-M 28mm f/2.0 from B&H only to have a 24mm f/2.8 Elmarit show up instead. The outer flimsy box was marked as a 28 however the actual lens box shows 24mm. Clearly someone at Leica was on an extended lunch break when they packed this lens up.
Both are the same price. The Elmarit is slightly slower at f/2.8 however it is much wider thus giving me some focal distance from my 35mm.
While I hadn't about going wider than 28 I must admit I like the test images I've taken and the appeal of going slightly wider than 35 has merits. Either way I will contact B&H as soon as they are open however since I'm such a new guy with Leica I'd like to get opinions. Which is a better glass, the Elmarit or Summicron or it it just a marketing hype. Any other remarks/suggestions are welcome as well.
Don
Both are the same price. The Elmarit is slightly slower at f/2.8 however it is much wider thus giving me some focal distance from my 35mm.
While I hadn't about going wider than 28 I must admit I like the test images I've taken and the appeal of going slightly wider than 35 has merits. Either way I will contact B&H as soon as they are open however since I'm such a new guy with Leica I'd like to get opinions. Which is a better glass, the Elmarit or Summicron or it it just a marketing hype. Any other remarks/suggestions are welcome as well.
Don