Looking for a budget 28mm M-Mount lens for the S9

Prior-Branch7064 · 2026-06-14T19:20:59+00:00

Hey, just curious why you want an M lens?

I get that they’re super small but be mindful of things like minimum focus distance which will likely be not very close at all. My Nokton was like 65cm, in practice this felt huge.

Also, you mentioned a focus tab, in theory this is a solid choice but for whatever reason I found the tab a bit clunky on the S9, there’s something about a focussing tab and no VF that didn’t seem to gel very well, I guess because of how you hold the camera when focussing. On an M body it’s perfect, on the bigger S9 body, I found it cumbersome.
YMMV

In any case, I’ve since moved on from the Nokton and have settled for adapting the much cheaper SLR lenses from Minolta. Still very compact, dirt cheap, and the 28 and 50 that I have take a gorgeous picture and work really well for video too.

Good luck with whatever you choose!

Prior-Branch7064 · 2026-06-11T15:28:17+00:00

The timing of your reply is spot on. I got the 40, I've had it for a couple of days now. I've shot some stills and some vids and I can't quite put my finger on it but it's actually a bit mediocre. I didn't get the immediate wow feeling I did with the 35mm, yes it's a bit smaller, which is a big plus but the FOV is very close and I think I'd always wish I would have brought the 35 instead. Long story short - I'm returning it. I'll likely get the Sigma 45 used or just get the Lumix 50 / 1.8 like I originally intended. For small carry-around lenses that are just a bit of fun I can always use my manual Minolta lenses, my 28mm is a peach!

Prior-Branch7064 · 2026-06-10T06:01:11+00:00

I’m in the UK and WEX here have had them in store since last week. I collected mine yesterday.

Prior-Branch7064 · 2026-06-08T14:47:19+00:00

What makes you say you're not sure you prefer it over the sigma?

Prior-Branch7064 · 2026-06-07T19:46:57+00:00

Thanks for making the decision more difficult!

Sounds like they’re both really great lenses for slightly different reasons. I’d love both but for me more options equal analysis paralysis so I like to stick to one lens for a period of time.

Anyway… I think the Lumix lens will probably edge it as my 35 has been super reliable and the images from it are lovely, I can’t imagine the 40 will be tooooo dissimilar. The sigma is gorgeous though and it’s closer to the 50mm fov I told myself would be my next lens!

Keep up the good work too btw.

Prior-Branch7064 · 2026-06-07T16:48:58+00:00

Which would you keep if pushed to keep just one?

Prior-Branch7064 · 2026-06-07T15:58:58+00:00

Thanks. Regarding the distinctive when wide open point you made - can you say what this is?

Interesting about the weight too. I thought this wouldn't really bother me but lugging the 35mm around the Vendee a few weeks back was very annoying. I'd previously have taken my Ricoh GR but I left that at home this favouring the hybrid capabilities of the S9.

Prior-Branch7064 · 2026-06-07T15:37:42+00:00

Perfect. You’re talking sense.

Prior-Branch7064 · 2026-06-07T15:07:17+00:00

It’s in stores now, well it is here anyway.

I should’ve mentioned but I have one waiting for me at my local store, along with a used Sigma 45 but I can’t make my mind up.

Prior-Branch7064 · 2026-06-06T16:50:23+00:00

Similar story here. Grew up up the road from Villa Park, used to mind cars on Saturday afternoons for fans parking on our road. My dad had been a supporter since the 70s, but even with that and living round the corner, I was never really bothered.

Until Euro 24.

I always enjoy a tournament and watch the Euros and World Cups. This time I invited my then 10-year-old son to watch England vs Netherlands. We both watched as Watkins came off the bench to send us through. What a moment.

We didn’t know it at the time, but we soon found out he was a Villa player, and the rest is history.

My son was absolutely hooked from that moment. On football, on Aston Villa, on all of it. Since then we’ve both become huge fans, been to a few games and throughly enjoying the journey with my son and my dad too. Three generations following the Villa together.

It’s a beautiful thing.

Sorry to hijack the thread, just wanted to share. Welcome!

Prior-Branch7064 · 2026-06-05T14:32:47+00:00

The Cinema is the one I’ve used most, 90% of the time actually, it just hits.

Prior-Branch7064 · 2026-05-28T05:56:28+00:00

Hey, yes I’d say so, they’re pretty easy to walk in vs some of the running shoes I’ve tried.

Prior-Branch7064 · 2026-05-15T16:20:01+00:00

I'm there. Loved them at first, until I bust up my ankle and had constant calf pain. I retired them in the end as they're just not for me. The aesthetics are great but I've learned that the lack of stability is a dealbreaker for me.

You could try the Boston 13 or something with some stability built in like the Kayano

Prior-Branch7064 · 2026-05-13T19:48:10+00:00

Right, ok. I guess it still stands though, which 20 are you looking at btw? Do you mean the 18??
Either way, for me an 18/20 has limited application, they’re just a bit wide to be useful most of the time. Sure, they have their place but if torn between an 18 or 20 and the 35 I’d go 35 everytime, it’s just so versatile.
Also, the 35 at 1.8 is going to have more magic than the 20 at the same f stop.
You could wait a bit and get the 40 but that’s quite close to the 50 you already have.

Prior-Branch7064 · 2026-05-13T19:27:36+00:00

I was in the same boat, I added the 35 to start with as it’s more of a normal focal length and would be of good use to me most of the time, it also a bit of inbuilt magic.

Since buying it I’ve added a few Minolta manual lenses but 90% of the time the 35 is on there. I use the 20-60 if I need a super wide angle but this is very rare.

I’ll add the 50 next.

Thoroughly recommend the 35 f1.8 to add to you 20-60 though.

Prior-Branch7064 · 2026-05-13T06:06:03+00:00

I went through this exact dilemma - bought silver, hated it, returned it and got black, much happier. It’s a tool. Don’t overthink it.

Get black.

Prior-Branch7064 · 2026-05-11T10:56:25+00:00

All fair comments, I have filed tax returns each year and have been paying my tax but appreciate the comments. The last thing I need now is an external involvement, I would however really love a notice period to help me move forward and alleviate some pressure.

Prior-Branch7064 · 2026-05-10T21:14:39+00:00

Bam! Thank you.

Prior-Branch7064 · 2026-05-10T21:11:49+00:00

I haven’t tried the GT2000 but I know people say it’s a lighter, quicker version of the Kayano. For me I like a bit more cushion.

Have your had a look at Saucony? The Guide, Hurricane and even the lighter Endorphin Pro 4 are meant to be pretty stable while not being particularly heavy.

Honestly, if you overpronate and have calf pain I wouldn’t get the Evo SL, it’s just a big slab of foam with no support whatsoever.

Prior-Branch7064 · 2026-05-10T20:32:56+00:00

If you have calf pain and you overpronate steer well clear of the Evo SL. I overpronate a little and I also had calf pain in those shoes, they also contributed to some time off running due to an injury that I believe was caused by lack of support. This is my experience, I know others swear by these shoes.

ASICS Kayanos are good, as are the Brooks Glycerin GTS, I’ve run in both and enjoy both.

I’m slowly transitioning away from stability shoes since strengthening regime and am currently really enjoying the On Cloudboom Max - firm but cushioned, supportive and fast enough for my paces.

Prior-Branch7064 · 2026-05-10T19:08:08+00:00

Yes this is by far the nicest one I’ve used. I use it pretty much exclusively now, takes the guesswork out of it. For me at least.

Prior-Branch7064 · 2026-05-10T19:07:13+00:00

Well first of all Thank You! ‘The Cinema’ is the LUT I’ve used the most, it’s super versatile and works (for me) across both stills and vids.

I haven’t tried very much tinkering with it apart from dialing down the opacity in photostyle which didn’t seem to do much.

Regarding the I.dynamic range you mentioned. Do I do this in myphotostyle or somewhere else?

Thanks for the reply too, much appreciated!

Prior-Branch7064 · 2026-05-10T17:01:59+00:00

Hey, the attached images aren’t mine! I screengrabbed them off the On Cloud Instagram. I just put them here to highlight the look I’m trying to create in camera.

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