choosing wide angle

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kinoflo

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Hello guys ! / bonjour à tous !

I 'm about to complete my short film budget and I need advices from adapter users :
I already own :
standard : Leica Summicron-R 50 f/2
tele : Nikkor AF 85 f/1.4

For the wide angle lens, I think of two lenses : ( for rent or used )
Leica Summicron-R 35 f/2
Zeiss Distagon 35 f/2 ZF

What would you choose ?

On the other hand, I have the opportunity to buy a [FONT=Arial, sans-serif]Sigma 28mm f/1.8 DG Asph [/FONT][FONT=Arial, sans-serif][/FONT][FONT=Arial, sans-serif]wich is quite cheap and has good reviews on the net.[/FONT][FONT=Arial, sans-serif][/FONT]
[FONT=Arial, sans-serif]I know this last one doesn't play at the same level[/FONT][FONT=Arial, sans-serif] [/FONT][FONT=Arial, sans-serif][/FONT][FONT=Arial, sans-serif]but will be any fatal difference on image rendition ?
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What do you think ?
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[FONT=Arial, sans-serif]Thank you very much !![/FONT]
[FONT=Arial, sans-serif]Merci beaucoup !:Drogar-Happy(DBG):[/FONT]

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[FONT=Arial, sans-serif]julien[/FONT][FONT=Arial, sans-serif]
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The Zeiss or the Leica any day over the sigma, I have not specifiy used THAT sigma, but my experenice with sigma has ALWAYS been sour, a Nikon 17-35mm 2.8 or 20-35mm 2.8 are good options but if its a prime your after you nailed it with those two options.
 
Thank you for the advice PhantomVideo !
Could you explain more what is wrong with the Sigma or your experience ?
I never used this brand...

julien
 
I use an old but rugged Kiron F-mount 28mm f/2 AI-S and it gives beautiful images. Found it on eBay for about 80 bucks and it's way, way better than the sigma lens even wide open. At full aperture the corners are a little too soft, but stopped down to 2.8 the corners look good and picture contrasts are really great!
 
Ok so i must forget the Sigma maybe ....
Any good wide lenses for around 300EUR / 400 $ ? (used)

julien
 
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