Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 1999/06/19
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Actually Mark, all tests I have seen point to the fact that the Mamiya 6 especially has remarkable optics that better Hasselblad's Zeiss optics. Peter K > Mark Rabiner wrote: > > We love our rangefinders; and we love our optics too. I know a guy who > is selling his Mamaya 6. Because it didn't compete with his Hasselblad > optically? That could be the reason although I have to get around to > asking him. He might be reluctant to tell be because He wants me to buy > it. I'm intrigued by the 35mm panoramic capability on the 6 and the 7 > the 6 might be available much cheaper. > I anticipate the optics on these Mamiya's being a let down to the Zeiss > and Leitz acclimated. I'm sure someone is making loop de loop claims to > the contrary but I'm not sure of any consensus or impressive test > results to back that up. How good do these optics need to be? That's up > to you. You've got those Hasselblad prints hanging on your wall. > Mark Rabiner >