Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 1996/03/08
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Wolfgang, Thanks for the test report. I have seen a test of all available 35mm lenses done by another person, and it's funny, the Nikkor rates way down the scale. In fact, I remember a Pop Photo test done in the early 80s that said the Nikkor was close to the old 35 Summilux in performance, with the Leica being more consistent. So how does the Nikkor improve to take on the Aspheric? <g> I'd be interested to see just how this test you sent me was conducted. What was tested? Resolution? MTF? Something else? I hope not flat subjects on a wall! The test I refer to put it in this order: Aspheric, 35 Summilux R, Canon 35 f/2 (wow! I gotta have one for my EOS1n), 35 Summicrons (R & M), and the rest goes along. The Nikkor is a quite old formula, no? Not that I doubt that the tests conducted honestly or the results aren't what were reported. I just don't put much stock in any tests that don't confirm what I've learned from experience and talking to people who really use the lenses. I'd like to hear more. -- Eric Welch Grants Pass, OR