Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2011/03/30
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]I have head the diffraction argument. It is not diffraction limit effects. The reason you use F11 ( or whatever) for testing is that it eliminates focusing errors. The reason I trust the results at F11 is that I get the same results at F4, and the focusing errors are apparent at F4. I have NEVER had an image that I thought was razor sharp on this camera. Any Fstop, any lens ( I have several), any lighting, tripod or not. While on my M6TTL, they are all sharp, razor sharp, at F 11. If it were diffraction limits. why is the lens diffraction limited in an M8 and not an M9? Why is it that the lenses are diffraction limited on a digital camera but not on a film camera? Why have I not heard complaints about the WATE or 50 ASPH Lux being diffraction limited and producing lousy images at F11? Why have I heard nothing but favor about the M8 and the Sharp Leica Glass while I am not pleased? Even Puts sings praise about that one 50mm lens and makes no claims that it has a diffraction limitation and to use the lens at F4-5.6 only for best sharpness.... I have seen posted photos that are sharp from an M8. Razor sharp. The M8 CAN do it. Actually, My wifes' Canon Supershot images are sharper than mine.... I have seen what an M9 can do in the same circumstances.... using the same ( same serial number) lenses; on a tripod, under pretty ideal test conditions.. I have had this camera for 18 months, and I have tried to convince myself it was me, the lenses, the phase of the moon, poor technique, etc. Something is wrong with this camera. My warranty will run out in the next 6 months... last chance to have the experts have a look at it and fix it without it costing me. Frank Filippone Red735i at earthlink.net