[Leica] OT: NWS Instruments

[John McMaster]

Have you seen the prices?   They started in early 2019 with a derided Hasselblad V mount which would not cover the 56mm x 56mm format.
https://www.getdpi.com/forum/index.php?threads/nws-23mm-110mm-apo-lenses-in-hasselblad-v-mount.65411/
The next 'Super' versions look like they will cost twice as much but cover a larger sensor/6x6 film......

They are aiming at 35mm format or smaller which has a huge range of lenses available.  Even on the Fuji GFX there is a native 23mm or the Canon 24mm T/S works fine.  And again they have a 110mm f2.0 or a 120mm macro at far lower cost.   It is 1mm wider than the 24mm on the Leica S series and there is a native 120mm APO macro (most of my photos are taken with one).  

Their MTF starts at 40LP/mm, the lower ones are probably fine - but if the 5LP/mm are similar you will not get good results.  The 23mm does not look that impressive with its MTF and distortion.......  To be honest, if you are looking for that level of performance why are you on smaller sensor camera?

They will be bulky and heavy (+1kg) for a smaller camera.

Basically, there is not much of a market for them.....

john

On 12/11/2020, 08:40, "LUG on behalf of Philippe via LUG" <lug-bounces+john=mcmaster.co.uk at leica-users.org on behalf of lug at leica-users.org> wrote:

    Judging from the sample images they posted I find it VERY tempting. Thanks.

    Amities

    Philippe



    > Le 11 nov. 2020 à 12:39, John McMaster <john at mcmaster.co.uk> a écrit :
    > 
    > A while back someone posted a link to https://www.nws-instruments.ch/team.cfm where Steven Lee (ex-Leica) is CEO.
    > 
    > They now have a Kickstarter campaign……
    > https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/538187746/from-switzerland-high-precision-camera-lenses-and-mechanics/description
    > 
    > I feel it may not succeed!
    > 
    > John
    > 
    > 
    > 
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