Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 1998/04/25
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Hello Donald, I carry a GR-1 more than I carry a M6+35ASPH. For the price I paid for GR-1 and consider its size, I would say it was one of my best investment (another one was a Rodium Hexar). For a 28mm f2.8 at wide open, I would be more suprise if I don't see a distortion. I also own a Minilux. Compare GR-1 vs. Minilux, I would definitely choose GR-1. It's just my opinion. Tony Chang At 02:26 PM 4/25/98 -0400, you wrote: >I was impressed by all the good things said about this lens on various >internet sites so I bought the compact GR1 camera version. > >A word of warning for those contemplating buying the much more expensive >Leica mount version: > >My lens suffers from obvious pincushion distortion - approx 1/4" along the >edge of a 5x7" print. >This does not seem like much - but it is clear to the eye that all is not >well. > >Other than this the lens handles very well - worthy of a compact camera >but not as a leica replacement. > >Donald > >