[Leica] Fuji vs Sony question

Paul Roark roark.paul at gmail.com
Fri Dec 28 12:46:24 PST 2018


For the Sony and M glass, I highly recommend the KoloriVision Ultra Thin
cover glass modification.  Ray angle is still an issue with some of the
widest legacy M glass.  The new 28 f/2 is outstanding on it.

FWIW

Paul
www.PaulRoark.com

On Fri, Dec 28, 2018 at 9:45 AM Bob Adler via LUG <lug at leica-users.org>
wrote:

> I’ve used both. Ended with Sony because of IBIS & crop able 50MP. Use all
> my M lenses on it. Nice to use the 75/2 ! Though a lot of press on WAs
> “issues at the edges” on the Sony, I’ve shot the 35 ‘lux with no real world
> issues. I’ve used the 21/3.5 for star photos as light distortion at the
> edges doesn’t usually matter. C1 has built in distortion and aberration
> correction for both Fuji and Sony lenses.
>
> The 50/1.4 & 1.0 are “ black cat in coal mine” shooters. Do miss the range
> finder capabilities,  it that’s not so great, IMO, with Fuji. The native
> Sony lenses are pretty great too. If you have grand kids, eye focus and
> continual focus is terrific (or wildlife).
> Hope this helps,
> Bob
>
> Bob Adler
> www.robertadlerphotography.com
>
> > On Dec 28, 2018, at 1:33 AM, Philippe via LUG <lug at leica-users.org>
> wrote:
> >
> > Just about the fujis.
> >
> > Only one fuji has in body stabilization the XH x that Howard uses with
> success btw
> >
> > OTT, if you happen to shoot video, the fuji is currently the one to beat.
> >
> > Else, having had and still using the XT series I like its ergonomics and
> results, the native lenses and the versatility. High ISO is fine by my own
> standards witht the XT-2, and contrary to AF, the XT-3 is no better in that
> respect.
> > What I like less is the changes I’ve had to get used to when processing
> the files - the curve was long and winding as that famous road …
> counterintuitive after shooting other brands. But if this is you final
> choice, feel free to ask for advice.
> >
> > Ogh yes, the JPEGs are impressive, most of the time.
> >
> >
> > XT-2 samples
> > ISO 6400
> >
> http://gallery.leica-users.org/v/Phileica/Noir+et+Blanc/Brehm-Cabinet-maker-0823.jpg.html
> <
> http://gallery.leica-users.org/v/Phileica/Noir+et+Blanc/Brehm-Cabinet-maker-0823.jpg.html
> >
> >
> > Colour
> >
> http://gallery.leica-users.org/v/Phileica/Playground/LPP-11-11-2018-1542.jpg.html
> <
> http://gallery.leica-users.org/v/Phileica/Playground/LPP-11-11-2018-1542.jpg.html
> >
> >
> > Hope this may help you decide
> >
> > Amities
> >
> > Philippe
> >
> >
> >
> >> Le 28 déc. 2018 à 08:19, Aram Langhans via LUG <lug at leica-users.org> a
> écrit :
> >>
> >> I was wondering what people who have these cameras think of them in
> comparison to each other.  I am thinking of the Sony a7 MIII and the Fuji
> Xt series.
> >>
> >> Forget that there is a FF vs crop sensor difference.  I understand that
> issue.  I am more interested in native optics, stabilization for legacy
> glass, quality of output as far as color and low light, and EVF.
> >>
> >> Thanks.
> >>
> >> Aram
> >>
> >>
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