Andi Dietrich wrote:
IMO they are very close in performance, if there is a difference, its not enough to make it worth to hack the Leica. I am on the road, if you want I can send you a RAW file of the ZF tomorrow.
Are you "beta testing" it Andi? I would love a raw file to peek at! If you want to e-mail it just send to dk at photo dot net
I've had the Leica 19mm 3 cam for a couple of years and, yes, the corners lack sharpness. I've been using it on a 5D that Son modified. I have a feeling I'll spring for the new Zeiss 21mm, whenever it comes out, and then sell the Leica. And yes, contrast and color rendition are wonderful. I'd definitely hold off on buying the Leica.
thrice wrote:
Are you "beta testing" it Andi? I would love a raw file to peek at! If you want to e-mail it just send to dk at photo dot net
Thanks!
I always wanted to have a decent prime at this range. The focal lenght is great, I pairs up with my other primes and also with my 24-70 and is neither heavy nor very large, it is in my bag most of the time. That's why I do think I can be called a user by now.
I actually decided to put up my Schneider Shift and keep the ZF 18mm and the 16-35ii now.
Thanks for the RAW file, quite impressive I thought by "ZF" in your original post you meant you had been using the 21mm ZF that's why I said beta tester
I was looking closely at the 18mm CV lens, but it's so close to the Contax 21mm and upcoming CV 21mm that I think I may just wait and keep using my Canon 24/1.4 and Tokina 17/3.5 (stopped down) for my ultra-wide applications.
I would love a raw file to peek at! If you want to e-mail it just send to dk at photo dot net
I thought by "ZF" in your original post you meant you had been using the 21mm ZF that's why I said beta tester