Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 1997/11/25

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Subject: Re: Leica R 24/f2.8??
From: Eric Welch <ewelch@ponyexpress.net>
Date: Tue, 25 Nov 1997 19:37:39 -0600

At 12:45 PM 11/25/97 +0100, you wrote:
>Eric:
>
>Sometimes, I'm a rather slow, and need more detailed explanations than 
>others:
>
>Let's take your british.jpg or swinger.jpg - what can the 2.8/24 Nikkor
>do better, please ? 

The contrast and resolution are amazing for a Japanese lens. The 24mm 2.8
Nikkor is a standout lens for Nikon. I've seen pictures taken with it on
Kodachrome that made my 24mm Elmarit look a bit "weak." I don't know how
better to explain it. It's a superb lens. On the other hand, the 24mm
Elmarit does have the Leica "look" as far as color rendition in concerned.
I know it's mostly made by Minolta, but I suspect they coat it differently
than their own lens. I would still choose the Leica over the Nikon. But I
think it's a lens that needs updating. Now they have the 24 ASPH in the M
line, I suspect it's only a matter of time.
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Eric Welch
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