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David,
The Biogon is 9 elements in 7 groups. The C/Y is a distagon formula, and 15 elements in 13 groups…a lot more complicated, and for some with a bit of distortion. That was one of the critiques of some zeiss lenses of old, REALLYcutting sharp but with trade off of distortion. I never saw or was bothered by it. Of course the ZM biogon is way easier to use as the C/Y is really aimed at SLRs and I believe was released in Nikon and other mounts.

I'll try when I get back from NY, as I can't handle too many lenses on this trip. Too bad I don't still have the 21 elmarit for comparison, but David, wanna lend me a Lux (LOL)?

Ski, if David handled it then I am encouraged to try the Biogon (so, it won't be NIB if I sell it,, but LNIB if I decide to go for the 21 lux! 🙂

I'll let you know

Victor

PS: I have little time and I see that this doesn't get the traffic of the LUF, but the discussions are a lot more practical. I may ck here more often.

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Interesting. I have one, in a box, new, unopened, and with the delivery (thanks David!) of my new M9-P to replace a M9 that I sold, I am tempted to try this. I'll let you know. I had the 21/2.8 Leica and sold that as I was not that impressed with the rendering and the hood was a bit problematic.

I also have a Contax CY 21mm 2.8 with an LM mount adapter that i am going to try. As you can tell, I have WAYYYY too many lenses and not enough time…:eek:

regards
Victor

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The 50mm cron APO ASPH (I can dream, no?) :p

Victor

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