Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2014/01/01
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]> Second, the problem with wide angle lenses is not just the color. As a B&W > guy I didn't care about that. All optics less than 50 mm smear at the > edges. > > The ZM 18mm Distagon was supposedly usable. Not for me. Unlike on the > M9, the ZM 18 is better at the edge than the Leica 24 f.3.8, but both are > dogs > at the edges on the Sony. Many are saying the A7 is better > Luckily the Sony-Zeiss 35 that is made for the camera is amazingly good. > Possibly the best lens I've ever had. It makes me wonder if the > processor is > being used to enhance the image even for the raw file. A fair chance, also the compression is lossy despite what Sony say > So, bottom line, nothing I've used can touch the image quality of the Sony > with it's 35 and with other optics from 50 up. SLR wide angles seem to be working OK, just lose the smallness > The level in the viewfinder is a very important addition for a landscape > guy > like me. Between it and the various grid lines and other things in the > viewfinder, I've been able to make the best multi-frame, hand-held shots > yet. Those are things I would like > It's a keeper, but I sure wish I could mate a 36 mp sensor to my Leica > 24mm > lens. We still have a ways to go. Interesting, thanks john > Paul > www.PaulRoark.com >