Will get this lens (latest version) the next days. Unfortunately I have seen to late that the lens must be shaved a little bit as recommended on the Leitax site for FF Nikon cams.
Is this really required for D700/D800. Any experiences here ?
Resale? I would not even consider buying a lens that had been so modified, who knows who did it and how good a job they did, metal filings inside a Leica?
Write David Llado re the D800 fit, I saw one in an image on his site, so he can advise directly. Or buy a Sony FF, no worries for them and the SLT models. Nice lens and good for your work, good luck Rolf.
Daniel, have you ever compared it to the Zeiss 21 Distagon, especially for character, not performance? I understand that performance-wise it is less contrasty, and requires stopping down a little to get the corners sharp, but otherwise performs very well. But I am less sure of the character.
Thanks all for your comments and special thanks for the link above. This link is worth to bookmark it with really great and fantastic images.
At first I will use this lens with the NEX-7 and bought today a L/R to NEX adapter. I asked David also and got an answer in the meantime incl. an offer for the rework. Will think about it.
If you look at the first image in my Sidestep canyon post (FM landscape Forum) you can see an image taken with this sweet lens mounted on a canon 1Ds iii.
Dave
carstenw wrote:
Daniel, have you ever compared it to the Zeiss 21 Distagon, especially for character, not performance? I understand that performance-wise it is less contrasty, and requires stopping down a little to get the corners sharp, but otherwise performs very well. But I am less sure of the character.
I've never used a 21mm distagon Carsten. I loved the 19mm Elmarit-R though. I built a filter holder for it so I could use 77mm filters and Cokin P grads.
Rolf
Thank you JimUe, great link..