Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2002/03/26
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]The Kobalux 28 is better and cheaper than the Canon. Probably also better than the Minolta, though a 1/2 stop slower. See the test reports at http://www.dantestella.com/technical/kobalux.html http://www.kobalux.com Or look on Eb-y. They pop up from time to time, but not often. Mark Kronquist is now handling end-user inquiries. Dante On Tue, 26 Mar 2002, Don Dory wrote: > Joe, mine at least brings up the 35MM framelines on a M6 72 classic. I > solve that problem with the M3 and a 28MM finder. > > As to the image degradation, it is real, but it isn't earthshakingly bad > either. My earlier post suggesting you look at the Canon 28mm F3.5 from the > 1950's was assuming you would be using the lens stopped down somewhat, in > which case the Minolta is a fine performer. However, use the flaw as a > bargaining point! If it doesn't have the hood use that as a bargaining > point! Point out that 40.5 filters and accessories aren't usually readily > available. > > However, if you are one to suffer guilt about this image could have been > better: or you frequently shoot at 2.8 or larger, then you should save the > money and proceed directly to either the current Elmarit or Summicron. > Especially if you shoot 100 speed film you will notice the difference in the > new glass versus the old. > > My general recommendation is the new Leica glass is without peer and if you > can do without until you can afford it that is the way to go. However, if > you shoot fast film and/or shoot at 5.6 or smaller most of the time, the old > glass can usually give a good image that will hold up pretty well compared > to the new designs. The major exception would be in high flare situations > in which case go directly to the new glass. > > Don > dorysrus@mindspring.com > > -- > 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