The Lens details of a series of images taken by Steve Cushing on mirrorless camera.

Fitting has a 42mm mount Flange Distance - this lens will fit and achieve focus to infinity mirrorless cameras and on DSLRs.


Lens History

The Pentacon 28 2.8 was one of the most widely produced wide-angle lenses of the former GDR. It is compact and light and offers decent image quality at a very low price. The lens is actually a Meyer-Optik due to the fact that most East German manufacturers were merged into a single company named VEB Pentacon.

With the exceptions of Carl Zeiss Jena, all former lens types were rebranded under the name Pentacon. This lens was produced in the millions and is still widely available today. Don’t be fooled by its’ low price – it is a good very performer.

The optical scheme comprises 7 elements in 7 groups. Thanks to minimum aperture ratio of f/2.8 enables shooting in low lighting conditions without a tripod or a flash.

Lens In Use

PROs:

• The Pentacon 28 2.8 is certainly one of the most affordable wide angle lenses.
• Will deliver decent results.
• You will hardly notice this lens as it is very light and nicely build. It’s a nice little travelling companion that won’t leave your shoulder crippled the next day.
• Has a slight edge over 35mm lenses if you seek wider perspectives and compositions. nice angle of view that will work great for landscape photography and even portraiture.
• Its’ minimum focusing distance of 25 cm also comes in handy for portraits and close up shots.
• Good value for money

CONs

• soft, especially in the corners
• Harsh bokeh
• As every extreme wide angle lens there tends to be some distortion
• Not a fast lens

Summary

Someone sooner or later will find out how nice this lens is, this is the time? Personally would rather invest a bit more and get a Carl Zeiss Flektogon 35mm or the Takumar 28mm, but at this price it is very hard to beat.


For images using this lens click HERE

For general information on lens design and lens elements go to the homepage HERE