Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 1998/06/26
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]On Fri, 26 Jun 1998 09:16:28 +0100 Alex Brattell <alex@zetetic.co.uk> writes: >>I couldn't resist ordering a Russar 20mm 5.6 lens from Mr Cad, Croydon UK for 200 UKpounds including finder. It will give me the option of a wide view on my M6 (with a screw-bay adaptor) for very little weight until the distant day when I get a Leica superwide.<< >>Does anyone use this lens? any particular qualities? i.e Is it any good?!<< Alex, I use a 20mm f/5.6 Russar and have been quite pleased with it so far. Be aware they do vary considerably in optical quality so shoot some photos and check it out. Take it back for an exchange if yours isn't as sharp as you like. Mine is not as sharp as a 21/3.4 Super Angulon I once had but it isn't that far off either. Contrast wise, the Russar is also quite close to the SA I had. And at less than 1/3 the price of the used SA, well I consider it an outstanding buy. The lens is a bit awkward to use until you get used to the aperture ring being in the front face of the lens and remembering to set it there. For the most part I leave mine set at f/8 and just adjust the speed dial on the M6. I don't even bother to focus thanks to the tremendous depth of field. I leave mine set at infinity unless I am shooting extremely close. Best, Don _____________________________________________________________________ You don't need to buy Internet access to use free Internet e-mail. Get completely free e-mail from Juno at http://www.juno.com Or call Juno at (800) 654-JUNO [654-5866]