Jim Schemel wrote:
Some nice shots on this page from the Canon FD 24mm would like to hear any more comments on this lens by those that have it, i have the 28mm FD and it is an excellent little lens.
I have really enjoyed the fd 24mm f/2.8. It's small, cheap and has great iq. I think it's a great "bang for your buck" option at that focal length. I've noticed some vignette if I try to shoot wide open or at large apertures. This is relatively easy to fix though... Stopped down I haven't had any issues. Bokeh isn't the best (to me).
Greggf wrote:
Except thank you for your inspirational shots with the 35 Biogon f2...which led me to mine this week. This lens blows me away!! It's nothing short of amazing, and I wish I had an M body so I could REALLY see how it performs!!
Gregg
Gregg,
I find Biogon T* 2/35 ZM to be great little lens. For sure, extreme corners are better on Leica M system than on Sony A7x but considering Biogon's weight, size build and adoptability with many systems AND uniform performance across the frame it's worth keeping it till something better comes along.
MarcB83 wrote:
The shot with the Otus is spectacular. Congratulations! What a lens!!
Thank you Marc! After a year with it I feel like Smeagol with the One Ring....."My Precious." Seriously it is an amazing optic and an absolute pleasure to use - especially on the a7 platform.
JaKo wrote:
Gregg,
I find Biogon T* 2/35 ZM to be great little lens. For sure, extreme corners are better on Leica M system than on Sony A7x but considering Biogon's weight, size build and adoptability with many systems AND uniform performance across the frame it's worth keeping it till something better comes along.
For now, keep corners dark and foggy
It's definitely an interesting comparison that I've been following, although the Sigma 35/1.4 is a superb lens, it's huge on the A7 !
I've loved all the shots from the Biogon and from the Loxia so far. There is definitely that Zeiss magic dust in the Biogon, beautiful colours and very sharp. The Loxia looks to be long the same lines but need to see more. I checked the prices out here and was surprised the Loxia was around US$1,100 to the Biogon's US$800, so the question is do I need new and AF ? That said the Sigma costs less than the Biogon and the flare is much better controlled ! Decisions, decisions.
Greggf wrote:
Holy Crap there are some awesome images last page!!
Bob-The Loxia looks VERY promising!!
Here are some ZM Biogon 35/2 shots from work today.
Gregg
Sunstars for Manuel, shot at f16
Thanks Gregg, I'm burning from envy ... my Canon FDn 35mm f/2 is a great lens but has some problems with flare so I often look at this aspect waiting a wonderful new toy
Manuel
Michiel- every time you post with that Contax N 24-85 I feel my wallet getting a little lighter!
Tried some walk around shots during pre-dawn on my way to work. Installed the new A7II firmware so testing out IBIS update and lower shutter speed to keep ISO low. Certainly not a definitive test as it is still cold here in Minnesota (I walk and shoot very quickly!). Also, these are processed on my crappy work laptop which requires a bit more guesswork on the exposure, contrast, etc.
Glastonbury Tor photographed late in the evening from the water reed beds of the Somerset Levels. A7R and C/Y 135 2.8 for the first photo and Leica Tele Elmarit 90 2.8 for the other (if I remember correctly!)
Amsterdam, demonstration against the murderers of the cartoonists and policemen at Charlie Hebdo in Paris. On the first picture is the prime Minister speaking.
Seriously it is an amazing optic and an absolute pleasure to use - especially on the a7 platform. 
