Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2010/04/14

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Subject: [Leica] M Lenses on GF-1
From: simon.ogilvie at gmail.com (Simon Ogilvie)
Date: Wed, 14 Apr 2010 20:03:20 +0100

I've used a variety of Leica and Voigtlander M lenses on a G1, and
also a couple of Contax G lenses (45/2 and 90/2.8).  Without exception
I found the M lenses disappointing with either smearing, vignetting or
other faults.  The Contax G lenses however are superb on the micro 4/3
format and I much prefer the 90 to the 90 Summicron and the 45 to my
(now sold) 50 Summilux.

I've also been a bit disappointed with the performance of the
Panasonic 45-200.  I haven't checked but it's possible most of the
shots I've taken have been at or close to full aperture, so the
vignetting at the long end is very noticeable.  It also doesn't appear
very sharp at the long end either.  Maybe the upcoming 100-300 will be
better - I hope so.


Replies: Reply from drodgers at casefarms.com (David Rodgers) ([Leica] M Lenses on GF-1)