[Leica] Super-Wide suggestions

[drodgers at casefarms.com (David Rodgers)]

Chris,

The field has narrowed. The 20/2.8D and the Voigtlander 20/3.5 are
currently in front, and running neck and neck. 

I like the fact that both lenses are chipped for Nikkor. The only thing
I really miss at time when using the R lenses -- or older Nikkors -- on
a D700 is matrix metering. As you know, without a chipped lens you're
limited to average or spot. Most of the time average is good enough. But
in some cases I could really use MM. I find myself using spot and AE
lock more than I thought I would.

Also, the bigger the field of view the more chance there is of lighting
variation. So there's some real benefit in having a chipped superwide. I
keep telling myself I just need to get a 14-24 and be done with it :-).


Dave R  

-----Original Message-----
From: lug-bounces+drodgers=casefarms.com at leica-users.org
[mailto:lug-bounces+drodgers=casefarms.com at leica-users.org] On Behalf Of
Chris Williams
Sent: Friday, December 04, 2009 9:56 AM
To: Leica Users Group
Subject: Re: [Leica] Super-Wide suggestions

Why not Nikon's 20/2.8? A bit faster and a great lens.

Chris

Developed from my iHolga


On Dec 4, 2009, at 8:26 AM, David Rodgers <drodgers at casefarms.com>  
wrote:

> Does anyone have any experience with the Voigtlander 20/3.5 SLII. I'm
> looking for a super wide to use along with my (converted to F) 28,  
> 50 &
> 90 R primes on a D700.
>
> I have a 17-35/2.8, but I want a prime. It's a weight thing. I want
> something in the 17-21 range. I don't need fast, but I do want compact
> and light. I keep coming back to the Voigtlander, but I read mixed
> reviews. I'm looking at options and I'd appreciate any feedback.
>
> TIA
> Dave R
>
>
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