Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2005/03/02
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Hi, Simon. Vignetting on R-D1 has also been a issue for me. In fact, I was not happy with my Color Skopar 28mm, which gives almost perfect images with film. Dual M-Hexanon 21-35mm, with a retrofocus and zoom-like design, gives very little vignetting even at wide open both at 21mm and 35mm. Another advantage of this lens is surprising resistance to veiling glare and "ghost" in contre-jour shots. In this regard, Tri-Emlar is not a rival, which gives nonetheless more crisp images in other situations. In general, I agree with Erwin's comments at: http://www.imx.nl/photosite/japan/KonicaDual/HexanonDual.html Zeiss Planar 50mm ZM has been available here in Japan, and I can give you qualitative impression from my limited use. I have never tried side-by-side comparisons with Leica 50mm lenses. Technical reviews will be done by more knowledgeable persons. First, the lens, a collaboration work of Zeiss and Cosina, has the DNA of Zeiss optics. The images are vivid with a mellow look, a character similarly found with Kyocera-Contax lenses. I would say Leica glass gives more solid and sculpturesque images. Of course, the differences are so small that I cannot always tell them in real shooting, particularly with smaller apertures. The lens is in my opinion better built than Voigtlander lenses but still with a Cosina feeling. This is probably due to use of light-weight material. I am concerned about its durability in long-time extensive use. Finally, the lens looks less handsome on M cameras. This may be the biggest issue for Luggers. :-) Cheers, MIKIRO Simon P-J wrote: > Hi Mikiro, > > How is the vignetting of the Dual 21-35mm M-Hexanon on the R-D1? I'd like > to > find the best 21mm alternative to the costly 21mm Elmarit Asph for the > R-D1. > Of the wides that I have used, I have found that the Canon 19/3.5 RF lens > vignets excessively, and the Ricoh 28/2.8 is usable but also suffers from > noticeable vignetting. Clearly the specifics of a given lens design have a > strong effect on vignetting with the R-D1. > > And what of the 50mm Planar? How do you find it compares to the Leica 50's? > > Best regards, > > Simon. > > On 2/3/05 4:50 am, "MIKIRO" <mikiro@yahoo.fr> wrote: > > >>On my M6: >>35mm Summicron ASPH 50% >>50mm Elmar (new) 50% >> >>On my R-D1: >>Dual 21-35mm M-Hexanon 70% >>50mm Planar ZM 30%