Which one is better at 28mm :21-35 vs 28 elmarit?

[michael_fan1]

<p>Any idea which one is better at 28?</p>

[paul_neuthaler]

<p>28 Elmarit R, with Leica adapter 22228, on an M2</p>

[frank uhlig]

<p>Better in which sense, in which category, at which setting (aperture; distance), for which packing space, re. weight? Please be more specific ...</p>

[barry_cochran]

<p>You might want to check Erwin Puts review of the zoom where he compares it to fixed focal length R lenses in its range. I believe he said the zoom was better than the 21, 24, and 35mm lenses but not the 28mm. In the comparison I believe he was talking about the most recent 28mm Elmarit-R with built in hood. I have that lens and have been very pleased with the results I get with it. If I could afford it, I would love to have the zoom.</p>

[geoff_r1]

<p>I used to own the first version 28mm Elmarit R, it was good, but not one of the best R lenses. The second version apparently is a big improvement. No experience with the zoom, however.</p>

[agnius_griskevicius]

<p>I have experience with 21-35mm zoom on Canon's 5D and 1Dsm3. I find the images quite satisfactory, although the lens flares quite a bit if you shoot it into the sun. The built in shade doesn't seem to help. Flaring is most pronounced at the wide end of the zoom. As long as I keep an eye on the flare, the IQ is very good.<br>

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