Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2015/04/03
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]I didn't complain that the old lenses make better images. I don't think lenses make images. The 0.95 is stellar: Sharper at 0.95 than the f/1 is at f/1 and a truly contrast-less bokeh. But I prefer the older less perfect look over the newer, more digitally precise. Dare you to say my preference is wrong! ;-) On Fri, Apr 3, 2015 at 1:19 PM, Mark Rabiner <mark at rabinergroup.com> wrote: > I would also like to see side by side comparisons but the meantime I'd > think > the new lens is better than the old one (which I have) on all accounts. > This > is a key lens in the Leica lineup with high visibility promo value and the > last lens Dr. Andreas Kaufmann is going to mess up in any respect. > The f1 has trouble with digital. A huge embarrassment for the Leica > company. > This one costing three times more money and having the fastest design > available is not going to have any glitches in it. Its going to be worth > it. > Leica has the resources to make sure this is the case. > > Its common on at least this the list to assume that a lens with an aspheric > element in it has a harsh look with ruined bokeh. Leica went to bed and > woke > up stupid. > Its as if it goes without saying so that people will make solid statements > to this effect without even seeing this first hand on a new lens it not > questioned by anybody. > I've have four M lenes with aspherics in them and have found that first > hand > to not be true. Each generation of Leica glass, Nikon too and I'd think > Canon gets sharper with better contrast and god forbid they'd forget much > better bokeh. As this aspect of a lens is all anyone cares or knows about > any more. > I find this worship of old glass to be puerile. Even multi coating is > looked > upon with a negative slant and older simpler coatings revered. They even > say > this improves film speed. Pay extra for a single coated lens. Less contrast > means better shadow detail. Like never. > The lens or camera companies are highly competitive and none of them are > stupid. The general level of optical engineering improves every minute. > I always with few exceptions get the latest a camera company has to offer > unless I cant afford it or its no longer made or its more compact or > something. If I get old glass I don't claim they make better images. They > make cheaper images. > > > On 4/3/15 3:18 PM, "John McMaster" <john at mcmaster.co.nz> wrote: > > > The f1 can create 'dreamier' images, the f0.95 is a bit harsher. I read > a few > > years back about someone who had both; he used the f0.95 if he was going > > somewhere and had to get a photo (stopped down it is almost as good as > any > > Leica 50mm) but used the f1 in his own time for personal images. The > colours > > from the f0.95 and gorgeous but the f1 is also significantly smaller and > > lighter! > > > > john > > > > -----Original Message----- > > > > > > Or maybe it's just nostalgia... > > > > Even if it's purely emotional, I just can't justify having something this > > expensive that makes me feel guilty not loving it. > > > > Sue > > > > Sent from my iPhone > > > >> On Apr 3, 2015, at 10:04 AM, Robert Adler <rgacpa at gmail.com> wrote: > >> > >> There is something lovely and unique about the "older" Notcti's > >> indeed! I agree that there is some secret ingredient missing in the > >> new 0.95's. I think if I were to see some side-by-side shots I might > >> be able to better see a difference. > >> Good luck with the sale: many love and produce beautiful images with it. > >> Best, > >> Bob > >> > >>> On Thu, Apr 2, 2015 at 8:29 PM, Susan Ryan <skalte at icloud.com> > >>> wrote: > >>> > >>> I shot maybe 100 images with it. Just don't love it the way I did my > 1.0. > >>> $9000. Photos available. Paypal preferred but we can discuss > >>> alternatives if necessary. Contact me offlist. > >>> > >>> Sue Ryan > >>> > > > > _______________________________________________ > > Leica Users Group. > > See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information > > > > > -- > Mark William Rabiner > Photographer > http://gallery.leica-users.org/v/lugalrabs/ > > > > _______________________________________________ > Leica Users Group. > See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information > -- Bob Adler www.robertadlerphotography.com