[Leica] Lens testing

[Thomas Herbert <iphoto@elp.rr.com>]

I have always been amazed at the time and effort that goes into the
discussion of lens resolution, pincusion, barrell distortion, etc....

Whether its Nikon, Canon, or Leica everyone seems so concerned that their
lens resolves so many mm. The bottom line is very, very few people can ever
tell the difference in those things. As for contrast and general sharpness
of a lens this of course is very obvious when you compare a Leica lens to
those of Nikon or Canon...This being one of the reasons I am moving away
from Nikon for everything but sports, and buying leica M equipment.

I think maybe this is done so people have conversation material at a party,
or self satisfaction that their lens can resolve 2mm more than anyone
elses....even though that camera id rarely removed from the bag...if one did
remove it and use it it would resolve quite well.....but then it would get
dusty and they'd have to clean it:)

The bottom line is I have seen tremendous Nikon photos, and very poor Leica
photos. It's the operator for the most part, combined with the proper film,
exposure, and lighting that really makes a great photo...and if its done
with a Leica so much the better.

Anyone who wants to see some average to good photography with Nikon
equipment visit my web site: Soon to change when excellent photos with Leica
lenses become available

http://www.portfolios.com/photog/14238.herbert/index.html


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Thomas Herbert, Photojournalist
(915) 546-2342
(915) 485-3018 pager
(559) 677-8961 fax
iphoto@elp.rr.com

> From: Bill <m6rf@yahoo.com>
> Reply-To: leica-users@mejac.palo-alto.ca.us
> Date: Sun, 13 Feb 2000 09:01:49 -0800 (PST)
> To: leica-users@mejac.palo-alto.ca.us
> Subject: [Leica] Is fra"ulein Leica about to become a bride?
> 
> Could it be that there is a Royal European wedding about to take
> place?  The bride comes from a very refined, highly respected German
> family.  The groom is a tall lusty blonde haired, blue eyed Swede who
> also has good blood lines.
> 
> Got it figured out?  Hasselbald and Leica.
> 
> This would be the perfect marriage.  They have non-competing product
> lines in the same industry.  There would be significant cost savings
> to both companies by combining their marketing distribution and
> research & development operations; and to a lesser extent,
> manufacturing and administration.
> 
> Both companies target the high end camera market.  Hasselblad is more
> into the professional market, and Leica is more into the amateur
> market.  Their product lines would therefore compliment each other.
> Both companies are Northern European. And, both companies are quality
> oriented.
> 
> Hasselblad as always been strong in advertising and marketing, where
> this has been Leica's weak point.
> 
> Leica Camera is ill and not getting well very fast, if at all.
> Hasselblad, from what I hear, is not doing bad, but could be doing
> better.
> 
> Both companies would benefit from the cost savings and economics of
> scale.  It would take the pressure off of Herr Cohn and make the
> Leica stock holders happy.  This also would explain the sudden rise
> in the price of Leica's stock.
> 
> Wow, what an opportunity for a travel agent...booking a vacation
> package to Solms, Germany and Go"teborg, Sweeden.
> 
> 
> Regards,
> 
> Bill Erfurth
> m6rf@yahoo.com
> 
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