Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2002/02/04
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Thanks, I read a different review that said essentially what I related earlier. I will try to locate the source. Robert G. Stevens wrote: > Bill: > > To quote Erwin Puts "The fixed focal lenses outperform the 3E in the > image quality at the level of extremely fine details and the > performance in the outer zones and extreme corners. The overall > contrast of the ffl's too is better, giving the pictures slightly more > clarity." > > "The Leica user who needs outstanding performance at apertures wider > than f/4,0 and/or big enlargements showing the smallest image detail > with great clarity and contrast needs to change lenses and wear out > her bayonet flange." > > This is from the "Comparison to fixed focal lengths section" and > "Conclusion" sections. > > http://www.imx.nl/photosite/leica/mseries/testm/trielmar.html > > I chose most of my Leica lenses for the clarity and contrast. > > > Regards, > > Robert > > At 10:21 AM 2/4/2002 -0600, Bill Satterfield wrote: > >> Robert, the review I read said the 3E 28-35-50 focal lengths were as >> good as any of the individual fixed focal lengths. in thought it was >> Putt's review. The consensus on the LUG seemed to agree, in prior >> postings. All positives. >> >> Robert G. Stevens wrote: >> >>> Bill: >>> >>> I like the idea of the Tri-Elmar, but I use the M for the fast >>> lenses and the incredible quality of the images produced. If you >>> read Erwin's report he says the Tri-Elmar is not up to the level of >>> the current lenses. I just love the look of the images from the >>> 35mm Summicron ASPH and the 50mm Summicron. I almost never use a >>> 28mm even on my R8, so the Tri-Elmar are the wrong three for me. >>> Perhaps if it was 35-50-70 and a touch faster. >>> >>> Regards, >>> >>> Robert >>> >>> >>> >>> At 09:13 AM 2/4/2002 -0600, Bill Satterfield wrote: >>> >>>> One more thought. Since I took my trip, I bought a 3E but the f/4 >>>> would be a limitation in the museums where you will need at least a >>>> f/2. The 3E might work, I do not know. The 3E would be great for >>>> outside scenes. >>> >>> >>> >>> -- >>> To unsubscribe, see http://mejac.palo-alto.ca.us/leica-users/unsub.html >>> >> >> >> >> -- >> To unsubscribe, see http://mejac.palo-alto.ca.us/leica-users/unsub.html > > > -- > To unsubscribe, see http://mejac.palo-alto.ca.us/leica-users/unsub.html > > - -- To unsubscribe, see http://mejac.palo-alto.ca.us/leica-users/unsub.html