Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2000/11/04

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Subject: Re: [Leica] 28mm Elmarit-R SHARPNESS
From: Mark Rabiner <mark@rabiner.cncoffice.com>
Date: Sat, 04 Nov 2000 08:34:32 -0800
References: <29FD17A2A9E3D211921700A0C9E1DBE22F7E30@emh14.ria.army.mil> <39FE87DA.790EEA33@baer.rwth-aachen.de> <3A01A7FD.AF57BC96@yahoo.com> <000801c04666$4374a3e0$be62893e@cpropert> <f05001908b629d0efe712@[207.253.163.237]>

Andre Jean Quintal wrote:
> 
> Simon wrote:
> [ ... ]
> In fact, I also purchased the famed 100/2.8 apo as well,
> and would be tempted to say that the 28 is sharper overall!
> 
>         --> Could this phenomenon be caused by ever so slight
>         camera shake related to the focal lengths ?
> 
>         A J Q

That would be my guess Andre! The 100 focal length is much more demanding
shutter speed wise especially if you are working close. Even 125th the rule of
thumb with no tripod will be iffy.
But with the 28 you could shoot at 1/30 and still see amazing sharpness i think.
mark rabiner

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