Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2013/08/24
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]The Fuji lenses were/are nothing to be embarrassed about using they were able performers which could to be a bit on the optically inspired side in a few cases. They were exceedingly above average. Avedon used them on his 8x10 view cameras. Using the term "Legendary" on the Fuji glass on the folders I think not. You want "legendary" you shot with a Rolleiflex with a Carl Zeiss Oberkochen Planar 2.8/80mm, and Schneider Xenotar 2.8/80mm, Or a Tessar even. Or a 3.5. People claiming the Fuji's exceeded this glass had their heads in the sand. Nowadays in digital medium format Fuji is taking a new prominence and may be exceeding in some areas some of this now almost thought of as "vintage" glass. That fact that it really is possible to optimize glass for digital use is a key reason. On 8/24/13 11:47 AM, "Jefffery Smith" <jsmith342 at gmail.com> wrote: > The Fuji medium format Texas Leicas were legendary for their sharp lenses. > Fuji didn't disappoint with the Xpro lenses. > > Jeffery > > > > On Aug 24, 2013, at 12:58 AM, Gerry Walden <gerry.walden at me.com> wrote: > >> The 35mm X lens from Fuji is probably the sharpest lens I have ever used. >> It >> has been computed to exactly match the camera and the crop factor it is >> designed for: it has no need to be a compromise between a film lens and a >> digital lens. IMHO when you are shooting with the Fuji X-Pro1 you forget >> about the fact that it is a 1.5x crop. You just know the scope of the >> lenses >> that you use. >> >> Gerry >> >> Gerry Walden >> +44 (0)23 8046 3076 or >> +44 (0)797 287 7932 >> www.gwpics.com >> >> On 24 Aug 2013, at 06:18, David Ching <davidhhching at yahoo.com.sg> >> wrote: >> >>> Have you tried the Fuji 35mm lens considered the best lens by many? >>> >>> Your point about Leica M lenses being compromised is very interesting. >>> The >>> view that there are lenses for digital and for film holds true for you >>> then. >>> I do own both the Rokkor M 40mm and 90mm. As they film lenses? >>> >>> What do feel about the crop factor of the Fuji? Perhaps this exaggerates >>> the >>> quality of the lenses. Until we get a FF Fuji, it seems unfair to somehow >>> "discount" Leica M lenses or compare them. >>> >>> Always read your articles with much respect. >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> David Ching >>> >>> H.P. Tel. no.: +84 904684321 (Vietnam) >>> : +65 92321098 (Singapore) >>> >>> _______________________________________________ >>> Leica Users Group. >>> See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information >> >> >> _______________________________________________ >> Leica Users Group. >> See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information > > > _______________________________________________ > Leica Users Group. > See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information -- Mark William Rabiner Photographer http://gallery.leica-users.org/v/lugalrabs/