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@ka_sh_iif11 ай бұрын
I went with the 28 elmarit on the M11 and have cron envy from time to time. But I’m super happy with it either way, it’s so compact. It just feels so right on the body. Great video I totally agree with your sentiments.
@GajanBalan11 ай бұрын
Elmarit is a sneaky great lens. Thanks for watching ✌🏾
@pablounzueta810111 ай бұрын
I bought the 28 Summilux last year to compliment my 50 Summilux and M11. That’s been my go-to setup as a full-time photojournalist-it’s minimal and discrete when I need it to be. The only downside to the 28 Lux is the chromatic aberration that happens on occasion, but I’m really fond of the character that the Lux line up has overall-as you mentioned! I love how compact the Summicron lenses are, but I find the newer versions a tad bit too flat, with the bokeh appearing to be tampered down as well. I tried a 35 Summicron V6 to have something more compact, and I just couldn’t quite connect with it. Obviously it’s all subjective, but for folks thinking about the 28 Summicron or any other Leica focal length at F/2, these lenses are extremely reliable and consistent, especially on film. And I’d definitely recommend trying out a 28 Summilux, too, that lens has its own magic. Great video!
@GajanBalan11 ай бұрын
Well said, thanks for sharing ✊🏾
@AlexOnStreets11 ай бұрын
I own the elmarit and satisfied by it. Used my friends 28 lux for a night and was blown away.. it's almost too much how crazy that thing is. So the 28 cron seems like the perfect way to go..if one has the funds. 🫠 Good job with the video Gajan. Also the photo's especially came out amazing. 28mm in India definitely looks like the right call.
@GajanBalan11 ай бұрын
That Lux is something else! But you’re right one, balance is the key and it depends on what you shoot. Also the 28 in India was like that Thanos inevitable meme… Tried to run from it but I had to do it 😂
@Visions_in_Toyko11 ай бұрын
was probably my 28 lux you used haha, I have seriously been thinking about selling it and the elmarit and then getting the cron. its such a beast and so heavy, that it just doesnt get the use it desrves. I really want to borrow a cron for a week or so and see how that feels. the 35 and the 50 lux are so much better balanced than the 28. i usually thuse the elmarit during the day or with flash and the lux for night, but maybe the cron just hits the sweet spot between them both... let me borrow your cron Gajan haaha
@nelmur11 ай бұрын
I had this exact 28 cron for several years and loved shooting with it. Used it on an M10, M10 Mono, and an M11, as well as on a film MP. It always delivered, and at times I was delighted by the amount of character and subject separation it delivered. I ended up passing it along to fund the purchase of a 35 Lux (no regrets!), but I do have fond memories of it. In the end, I may end up with an Elmarit that stays glued to my MP so that I can take advantage of this 28mm field of view again, without breaking the bank. Great review, Gajan! Always appreciate your POV.
@GajanBalan11 ай бұрын
Nice! And thanks for watching ✌🏾
@GastonShutters9 ай бұрын
Great video. I own the 28 Elmarit and recently picked up the Summicron 28mm. I much prefer the image quality from the Summicron which is sharper.
@GajanBalan9 ай бұрын
Nice, enjoy!
@jacobh581711 ай бұрын
Last year in London, I ran into the matt black paint version of this lens. Just had to buy it. Not only gorgeous images, but the looks of that lens…❤
@GajanBalan11 ай бұрын
I *deeply* regret not buying that lens when I had the chance. Congrats!!
@roryjacobs681711 ай бұрын
Hey there, Gajan. Good review. I have the 28mm Elmarit 2.8 ASPH. I went for (small) size over the wider aperture of the Summicron. Most of my other M lenses are the f2 Summicrons but for the 28mm focal length, for me, f2.8 is perfect. When I use the 28mm I'm looking to layer my shots from foreground to background. I challenge myself to not only tell a story with what fits within the edges of the frame, but also within the depth of the frame. In fact I hardly ever even use it at f2.8. So my thought process when I bought a 28mm was: - I want to and will need to get close to my subjects to make compelling images -> smaller is better - I shoot in daylight almost always and live in Durban, South Africa. A city that sees less than a calendar month of rainfall a year...the sun is almost always out -> F2.8 is more than enough if needed - Have you seen the Elmarit without the lens hood? M body and lens are sooo tiny....wait, I made the small and compact point already - I think the image quality (especially at the apertures I'm shooting at) are exactly the same So, the Elmarit. Anyway, thanks for sharing and continue to tell stories with your 28mm Summicron, it looks to be a great lens for those who need f2. And most importantly, very nice photos captured with it.
@GajanBalan11 ай бұрын
Wow, thank you for sharing this brother! Well said. Thanks for watching 🙏🏾
@blende5.69311 ай бұрын
nice video! I change from 35 to 28mm. I like this lens a lot. The summicron is not really better than the elmarit. So if you don’t need a fast lens, the elmarit is good enough. I own the summicron, cause I got this new for nearly the elmarit price. Definitely my all day lens at the moment.
@BrandonTalbot11 ай бұрын
Going to the 28 on the Q2 from a 35 was challenging to say the least, but 6 months later I find it indispensable and my favorite focal length for story telling
@-grey11 ай бұрын
Oh man this is great. I love the clean look. Your shots are feel right at home on that focal length. You captured a very Nat Geo vibe. I think the elmarit would be my ideal lens. I think f2.8 is enough bokeh for me coming from the Ricoh GR III. I like to shoot that at f4-6.3, and I doubt I would ever get proficient enough to use the f2 in low light reliably. Outside of that, if money was no object I'd have this in a heart beat. 🙏
@GajanBalan11 ай бұрын
Truly appreciate the kind words. Thanks for watching ✌🏾
@oliverkramer427910 ай бұрын
yes i have also the Summicron 28mm ASPH and i love it, i use it i think more then 75% ... my second lense for main use is the Summilux 50mm ASPH ... i love it also, but it is always my second choice .. if i can take only one lens, it will always be the 28
@garymc895611 ай бұрын
After lots of research, went with the Voigtlander Ultron as a great pair with my 50mm Summicron, both small, light with 39mm filters. Very happy using them with both color and mono M11s. I had never been a great fan of 28mm with DSLRs but am really getting a lot out of it with Leicas. Thanks.
@GajanBalan11 ай бұрын
Nice! Enjoy the journey 👏🏾
@ZenoWatson11 ай бұрын
28mm is a story telling lens. Such a true statement G.
@GajanBalan11 ай бұрын
Right? Thanks for watching brother ✌🏾
@wanderlust13911 ай бұрын
Beautiful shots! Wish I could afford it 😢
@markusbuechter37669 ай бұрын
28mm wasn’t my preferred focal length. I got my hands on a new 28 Summicron in mate black. Initially it was to stay in the box as an investment. But curiosity killed the cat and since I tried it on my M it is either on the digital M10R or analogue M-P. Love the lens.
@GajanBalan9 ай бұрын
That version has to be my favourite, such a clean look. Enjoy it!
@monochromios4 ай бұрын
This is a nice modern step in Leica's tradition with Summilux: sharp, great contrast, and I love the clean bokeh it provides. I bought this lens the day it was released and never regretted it. It is always on my M6 0.58. I love the hood, too. It's a great improvement compared to older Leica hoods. As a photojournalist, I concord with your idea: the Summicron 28 incarnates Capa's "mantra" and gives you the greatest satisfaction when you get iìnearly in contact with your subjects. Great video; your hints for someone looking for a nice 28mm lense are really good. Thank you for sharing.
@GajanBalan4 ай бұрын
Thanks for watching Stefano ✌🏾
@ductritran86372 ай бұрын
Personally I didn’t like this lens but the Summilux and Elmarit as I owned and used 3 of them .
@madspallesen156Ай бұрын
@GajanBalan Do you shoot wide open at f/2 often? Or mainly stopped down for visual context? Trying to decide between the Summicron and Elmart. 😅 Can’t wait to shoot 28mm again.
@GajanBalanАй бұрын
It’s depends on the shot I’m going for. Highlighting a very singular subject or tough lighting is when I’ll push wide open. F4.0 through F8.0 depending on how much more of the story I wanna share.
@madspallesen156Ай бұрын
@@GajanBalan , thanks man. Appreciate it.
@Vyzima8 ай бұрын
At 7:50, f1.4 is 2 stops of light less than f2.8, not just 1 stop
@GajanBalan8 ай бұрын
“About a stop less” with respect to the Summicron.
@Vyzima8 ай бұрын
verbatim "just a stop less" would be f2. 2.8 and 1.4 has a difference of 4 times the amount of light.@@GajanBalan
@GajanBalan8 ай бұрын
@@Vyzima Exactly my point. The comparison is between the Summicron F2.0 and the Elmarit F2.8. Not the Summilux.
Ай бұрын
Do you have any decent sources for DNGs from this lens? I would love to take a closer look
@frankphotography847011 ай бұрын
On an M 28 or 35 is where it’s at 🤘
@wilfredshum370311 ай бұрын
Very suitable on my M10-D
@leedeleon274511 ай бұрын
This is the lens I’m working towards and letting go of some of my favorites in the process. Perfect timing on this one🫡
@GajanBalan11 ай бұрын
Nice! I think you’d do some amazing stuff with this one. Thanks for watching brother ✌🏾
@smor0710 ай бұрын
J'ai un 28 mm Elmarit-M et je l'utilise régulièrement sur mon MP (typ240). J'aimerais beaucoup tester le 28 mm Summaron f5,6.
@f__e__e__l__e__e__p4 ай бұрын
Would you say Sir that it distorts less compared to 28 on Q ? Just curious 🙂
@GajanBalan4 ай бұрын
Absolutely. The lens on the Q behaves differently. Check out my Q3 review for more details on this.
@borisharold11 ай бұрын
enjoyed the video a lot , but who is the sofa by behind you please ?
@Junior-mw1zn6 ай бұрын
love mine
@Eddie_q11 ай бұрын
Really nice photo and review. I have a Question. What film do you usually shoot with? 🙏🏻 thanks!
@GajanBalan10 ай бұрын
Depends on the purpose. Porta 400 or 800 for personal work. HP5 for black and white. Silbersalz for client work.
@Eddie_q10 ай бұрын
@@GajanBalan thank you so much 😊
@kolkataphototours91711 ай бұрын
Love your photos from kolkata big brother.
@GajanBalan11 ай бұрын
Thank you brother. Looking forward to the next one soon 🙏🏾
@Junior-mw1zn11 ай бұрын
I have this lens
@fobudomh11 ай бұрын
Can you suggest any good third party battery for Fujifilm XT100.
@oliverlison9 ай бұрын
I have downgraded or upgraded to f2 lenes. I don't need f1.4 I love the more natural looking drawing of those lenses.
@GONZOFAM75 ай бұрын
Beautiful photos.
@GajanBalan5 ай бұрын
Thanks for watching ✌🏾
@DeeRosa11 ай бұрын
If you’re in New York in October let me know so I can try to fight your ass for making me want to stop into B&H and buy this shit.
@GajanBalan11 ай бұрын
I’m definitely not gonna be in NY for 24 hours in October 👀
@luizfcoimbra8211 ай бұрын
Closer but not closer than 70cm 😞
@GajanBalan11 ай бұрын
All too true 🥲
@albertopaz8411 ай бұрын
Set the aperture at f11 an the focus at 0.7m and the image will be perfectly sharp at 0.55m 😅