Originally posted by pepperberry farm so here we go:
Not too shabby, loved the pupper shot. It has a busy bokeh that some people dislike (I like it, not for every shot, but I do enjoy some heavy/busy bokeh). The 3rd shot in low light is promising. Artsy.
While I may have had shared some of the following shots here, I just have to again. These showcase the overall/general capabilities of the M 28/2.8 (at least my copy, as I've heard bad stories of the lens as well). I do not try to make a direct comparison with your new 28mm; its very unfair as I am sharing here a compendium of shots taken over 4 years (also, please I am not trying to boast, I just love the lens):
Sharpness:
Bokeh/Pop-Up subject (wide open):
Digital reds:
Infinity + Starbursts:
I always say that this is my favorite lens. But I think the reason is that it is a lens I used for months at a time about 4 years ago; a lens with which I learned a lot about photography...
Not showcased is the portraiture capability of the lens... I have many keepers of my daughter when she was about 6-8 months old and did not move a lot so it was easy to get close with the camera and snap manual shots. For baby-baby shots (non-professional) I wouldn't use any other lens. You get real close with the 28mm. (Albeit my two favorite portraits of my daughter were shot with the K 55/1.8 - she was older so I had to be further away - boy those are tak-sharp in the eyes, I've never taken shots like that again).
OK end rant, sorry folks.