[Leica] OT Nikons new cameras

[patrick at photo.net (Patrick (Washington, DC))]

Roger, 

I do agree that the F100 is a wonderful machine, probably my favorite SLR 
bar none, however, I?m
not sure that it compares to a Leica M + 35/2 ASPH in terms of picture 
quality. I?ve compared both
and there is at least in my mind/view a lot better snap/pop to the Leica 
images and better
contrast, resolution, bokeh and sharpness.  The other big (and often argued) 
advantage is the
ability to do available low light and manual focusing accuracy.  

I?ve used a F100 + 50/1.8 as a single lens travel package. It is versatile, 
fast, accurate,
lovely, but it is no Leica M+35/2 ASPH in terms of 
quietness/unobtrusiveness, low light capability
and punch in the output.

Cheers,

Patrick



--- "Bunting, Roger L (Roger)" <rlbunting@lucent.com> wrote:
> > My Other Leica is a Nikon.
> 
> With the 45mm f2.8 AI-P lens, I now have a new Leica. I love my M6 with 
> 35mm ASPH Summicron.
> However, I have to admit, when I'm not splitting hairs over the optics my 
> F100, the 45mm f2.8
> AI-P lens and a SB-80dx strobe in the wings is, for me, a better travel 
> rig than my M6. Much
> more versatility. I love the F100 ergonomics. My M6 is a .72x finder and 
> my glasses, that finder
> and the 35mm frame lines don't play very nice together. OTOH, the F100 has 
> a great finder. It
> also tolerates my 28mm f2.8 AIS and 105mm f2.5 AIS lenses quite well. It's 
> a great manual focus
> camera.
> 
> Anyway this is way too far off topic. However, if you are interested in 
> Nikkors and have an
> opportunity to try the 45mm f2.8 AI-P , I'd be curious what you think. IMO 
> it sure beats the
> other Nikkor 50s in the photographic quality department (speed aside of 
> course).
> 
> Regards,
> Roger /leica35@yahoo.com
> http://www.gallery.leica-users.org/Leica35
> 
> 
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