It\'s not quite the equal of the Leica 28/2.8 wide-open and doesn\'t have the 3D-ness of the Contax, .
That\'s not completely correct.
If yu look at the 16:9 test, yes the Zeiss has better 3D. However, that test was done with a fairly close subject.
Look at the great test recently posted by Trumpet Guy. Ceck out any of the pairings at f/5.6 or greater, and zoom-in on the roof tops. The Nikon has significantly better 3D at far distances. Strange, but true.
The Zeiss is still slightly (SLIGHTLY) sharper, but not enough to be significant.
Also, the Zeiss is a pig as far as vignetting. I also personally prefer the color of the Nikon, though neither lens gives that fat, saturated \"L\" look (if that\'s what you like.)
Is the Nikon a \"must have\" lens? No, not if you can afford Leica, but it\'s tied for 1st with the Zeiss in the sub- $500 category. If you will use if primarily for landscapes, then IMO it beats the snot out of the Zeiss. If your use will be mostly close-up, the Zeiss or even the Zuiko 28/3.5 might be better.
One warning: They vary a LOT. You simply MUST buy a few, and sell-off the weak ones. -And of course make sure it\'s an AI-s, not an Ai.
It\'s not quite the equal of the Leica 28/2.8 wide-open and doesn\'t have the 3D-ness of the Contax, .
That\'s not completely correct.
If yu look at the 16:9 test, yes the Zeiss has better 3D. However, that test was done with a fairly close subject.
Look at the great test recently posted by Trumpet Guy. Hceck out any comparison at f/5.6 or greater, and zoom-in on the roof tops. The Nikon has significantly better 3D at far distances. Strange, but true.
The Zeiss is still slightly (SLIGHTLY) sharper, but not enough to be significant.
Also, the Zeiss is a pig as far as vignetting. I also personally prefer the color of the Nikon, though neither lens gives that fat, saturated \"L\" look (if that\'s what you like.)
Is the Nikon a \"must have\" lens? No, not if you can afford Leica, but it\'s tied for 1st with the Zeiss in the sub- $500 category. If you will use if primarily for landscapes, then IMO it beats the snot out of the Zeiss. If your use will be mostly close-up, the Zeiss or even the Zuiko 28/3.5 might be better.
One warning: They vary a LOT. You simply MUST buy a few, and sell-off the weak ones. -And of course make sure it\'s an AI-s, not an Ai.
