[Leica] 7Artisans and TTArtisan lenses compared to some German versions

[Jim Shulman]

I've had dental surgery that was less expensive than a Noctilux.  Ted
Grant once told me that during a recession sometime in the 80s he was
offered an f1 Noctilux for $1000 but turned it down.  He rued that
decision.

A pro I know uses 7Artisans lenses and raves about them--his pictures
certainly make the case.

Recently I took the plunge and purchased one of the Chinese 8-element
Summicron 35 replicas, slated to be delivered around February, pending
continued existence of the planet and USPS, though not necessarily in that
order.  From sample pictures I've seen it's damn close to the original,
with a smidge more contrast (perhaps due to coating deterioration on the
originals, since Leitz coating of that period was hardly ideal.)

Jim Shulman


-----Original Message-----
From: LUG On Behalf Of Frank Filippone via LUG
Sent: Friday, December 18, 2020 7:57 PM
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Cc: Frank Filippone <bmwred735i at gmail.com>
Subject: [Leica] 7Artisans and TTArtisan lenses compared to some German
versions

If you are interested in my analysis of the 35mm f1.4 lenses from these
Chinese manufactured products, email me.... I will send you my analysis.
BTW, if you have always coveted a Noctilux, but thought the price way too
outrageous, the 50 mm 7Artisans F1.1 Lens is a mighty good copy at 5% or
so of the cost of a Nocti.....

Frank Filippone
bmwred735i at gmail.com
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Frank Filippone
BMWRed735i at gmail.com

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