[Leica] RE: Re: 90mm's (Jeffery Smith)

[hoppyman at bigpond.net.au (G Hopkinson)]

Jeffrey, obviously many of us use the 90's for the classical application of
portraits. Your image is a nice example of a good use of the 90 for tighter
framing. Nice exposure too, I think. I especially like the head in relief
against the darker reflections, and of course the balancing reflection of
the bird itself.
http://www.400tx.com/ibis.html

I have one of the Contax G 90/2.8s as well and I like it very much. They're
sharp and compact and really undervalued second hand, I think. Shame about
the squinty finder in the G2 with the longer lens.

As I understand it, the new ZI lens is a redesign since the lens to film
distance is different between M & G cameras.  However, I think the primary
driver for the price is the manuf in Germany, rather than the CV factory in
Japan. No surprise there, I guess.

I completely agree that the more compact lenses are very attractive and also
that Zeiss has made a mis-step with the size, design choice and price of
their M 85 (and I am a minor Zeissaholic too!). 

I have just got the Elmar M 2.8 90 as well and am thrilled so far with its
results.
Here's a pic from my first test shots
http://gallery.leica-users.org/analog-images/statue

Hoppy
In Summicron Veritas
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Date: Tue, 6 Jun 2006 17:22:17 -0500
From: "Jeffery Smith" <jsmith342@cox.net>
Subject: RE: [Leica] Re: 90mm's
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They probably should have just gone with a tried and true design, and priced
it accordingly. The Contax G Sonnar 90/2.8 is an excellent, compact lens
that would be very nice in an M mount. No need for a major redesign. This is
a grab shot I got of an ibis in Audubon Park a few years back using the
Contax G 90/2.8 Sonnar.

http://www.400tx.com/ibis.html

It is a very small 90. I think Photodo has it rated on a par with the 90/2.8
Elmar. The price that Zeiss wanted for their new lens made it certain to be
a flop except for Zeissaholics.

Jeffery Smith
New Orleans, LA
http://www.400tx.com




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Jeffrey I just read on the ZI site that they have withdrawn the 85mm from
release for redesign due to durability issues. Yikes, and they want MORE
than the price of a Summicron 90 ASPH for it. Apparently quite a big lens
and not a good balance on an M. I have a Contax 1.4 85 in N mount and it is
a bazooka let me tell you. In fact it was that lens on the N1 that persuaded
me I needed to have a big hard look at myself and shoot just with the M.
Fine lens, just WAAY too big outfit to tote around for me.  
Cheers
Hoppy
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Date: Mon, 5 Jun 2006 20:58:01 -0500
From: "Jeffery Smith" <jsmith342@cox.net>
Subject: RE: [Leica] Re: 90mm's
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I was eagerly anticipating the Zeiss Ikon 90, but it priced itself out of my
range.

Jeffery Smith
New Orleans, LA
http://www.400tx.com







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