Leica 28-70mm Vario-Elmar-R f/3.5-4.5 (ROM) 35mm Zoom

Leica 28-70mm Vario-Elmar-R f/3.5-4.5 (ROM) 35mm Zoom 

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[Nov 25, 2004]
Mike.Palmer
Expert

Strength:

Compact

Weakness:

Average contrast and colour rendition. Flares all to easily into the light

This is probably the most disappointing lens in the whole Leica range. Photographs lack that "Leica look and feel". I used mine for 6 months then sold it. I expected more seeing as how the Japanese made 80-200 is such a gem. But I guess if the basic design is not right its a dog regardless of whos name is on it.

Customer Service

Efficient.

Similar Products Used:

Canon 28-135

OVERALL
RATING
2
VALUE
RATING
2
[Dec 14, 2001]
KDGast
Professional

Strength:

Build quality. Quality of resulting images taken with it. Screw-in lense hood is great - good protection from sun and protection of front element.

Weakness:

Pincushion distortion at 70mm. Noticeable in archictectural photography only

Subperb overall lens. Extremely well built and durable. Regularly make excellent 16x20 elargements - great resolution, contrast, and color.

Customer Service

Not needed

Similar Products Used:

Nikon 28-70 f2.8 AFS Canon 28-70 2.8L

OVERALL
RATING
5
VALUE
RATING
5
[Apr 26, 2000]
Vincent Cheng
Expert
Model Reviewed: 28-70mm Vario-Elmar-R f/3.5-4.5 (ROM)

Strength:

A great lens for travel light. Good color rendition and contrast. Stop down between 5.6 -11 give a very good performance.

Weakness:

Front element rotate/extend when focusing/zooming. Lens hood is screw in type unlike other Leica built-in type. Quite a noticeable of pincushion distortion when zoom to 70mm.

A good lens for travelling light with above average quality that value for money invested.
At least, it still meeting what I expect from Leica quality.

Customer Service

NA

Similar Products Used:

Canon EF28-80mm f3.5-4.5
Contax 28-85mm f3.4

OVERALL
RATING
3
VALUE
RATING
3
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