Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2012/05/25
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]It does seem rather obvious that optical technology is not standing still. And the latest from Leica or any camera or lens company tends to be the best. Also sensor technology does not stay stagnate but develops greatly. Erwin is saying the next step has the writing on the way. A CMOS sensor for the next Leica M. he says its been no secret. http://www.imx.nl/photo/page152/page152.html This will make it competitive with Canon/Nikon. And with its better glass and rangefinder focusing Leica resumes its place at the top of the heap. We'll see the Magnum people with them again and other highly respected photographers. - - from my iRabs. Mark Rabiner http://gallery.leica-users.org/v/lugalrabs/springdays/ > From: Frank Filippone <red735i at earthlink.net> > Reply-To: Leica Users Group <lug at leica-users.org> > Date: Fri, 25 May 2012 09:30:38 -0700 > To: Leica Users Group <lug at leica-users.org> > Subject: [Leica] 50AA: What does it mean for film users? > > There are some reports that the lens has more resolution than an M9 or M9m. > While this may indicate a future higher resolution digi-M, it also means > that the lens is overkill on an M9/M9m. > > > > Leica is not stupid... > > > > Is there some "advantage" for film users to have this lens in their > arsenal? > Is this the Holy Grail of film lenses? > > Is there a film in production that can support the 50AA resolution? > > > > Frank Filippone > > Red735i at earthlink.net > > > > > _______________________________________________ > Leica Users Group. > See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information