Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2000/12/04

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Subject: [Leica] Re: Leica-like medium format lenses?
From: Jim Brick <jim_brick@agilent.com>
Date: Mon, 04 Dec 2000 12:57:40 -0800

The Hasselblad 100/3.5 Planar (CF, CFi) is recognized as "the" outstanding
lens in Hasselblads normal lens lineup. Designed originally for space work,
it is beyond reproach. But all of their lenses are in the "can't go wrong"
category. No bow wow's in the bunch.

Jim


At 02:29 PM 12/4/00 -0500, Andrew Moore wrote:
>
>I was talking with a friend about MF systems (particularly Hassy) and
>a question came up about 35 mm vs. medium format, and comparing some
>lenses.
>
>Do any medium format lenses (particularly Hassy CB or CF) have 
>reputations for having "the best" (dangerous term) sharpness, contrast,
>and particularly bokeh?  Are there any lenses that fall into a "can't 
>go wrong" category, or that stand out from others in the lineup for any
>particular reason?
>
>NO ARCHIVE