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rscheffler wrote:
Just a guess but maybe a more friendly developer experience for Leica to customize integration with their app. In this relationship Leica is probably able to exert more control and is a kind of client Darkroom's developers could benefit from when marketing to other potential customers. I just can't see Leica being able to have such sway in their relationship with Adobe.
After using the M system for just over 12 years, and having owned many Zeiss ZM, Voigtlander VM and Leica M lenses, I do feel the 'user experience' with Leica's lenses is better. The ergonomics are more consistent when switching between multiple lenses from the same generation. The optical differences between ZM, VM and M are more subtle and if this is your primary criteria, then yes, I can see your point. That said, at least in respect to the two 35 APOs, based strictly on what I've seen posted over the years, I definitely prefer the 'look' of the Cron over the VM across a wider range of scenarios. If you're just shooting deep focus scenes with everything sharply focused, then the VM will be fine. But if you want smoother background blur at certain camera to subject to background distance ratios, then IMO the Cron APO is the one to get (if you can find and afford one). There's also a notable size difference between the two, likely a reason for Leica's significant premium. They designed the 35 Cron AA with rangefinder use first and foremost in mind and sized it accordingly. Cosina on the other hand appeared to prioritize optical performance over harmonious M system integration. It's a long lens, longer than the 50 Lux ASPH. But as a 35 with the wider frame lines, significantly cuts into the field of view. That's kind of a big deal for some M users.
As I've stated for years, Leica will never win an 'on paper' spec shootout against other mainstream camera brands or other lens brands compatible with their systems. It's really something that has to be experienced to evaluate whether or not it makes sense for you. It also helps to be able to completely disregard the amount of money you spent to assemble such a system....Show more →
Not that many that can disregard the cost of assembling a Leica based system. Just like not that many can disregard mortgaging to the hilt to live in that $10,000,000 home on the ocean bluff.
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