p.3 #1 · How bad are Leica R lenses on a dSLR, when everybody is talking about Zeiss lenses?
Actually I have mixed feelings about Cron 90. In the viewfinder, there is a special glow when stopped down to f2, but this glow is not reflected in the image. Which is why I preferred the Elmarit. WYSIWYG. I understand that I may be the minority on this.
p.3 #2 · How bad are Leica R lenses on a dSLR, when everybody is talking about Zeiss lenses?
Vern Dewit wrote:
Should work fine on Sony FF with Leitax mount.
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Because the the 24mm Elmarit-R is a Minolta lens and the Sony uses the Minolta mirror clearance specs I see no reason the R 24 would be a problem on a full-frame Sony.
It beats the ZE and c/y 85/1.4 at the focal plane (at portrait distance/apertures) and it beats the Summilux 80 in the bokeh department (not bad for $250, eh?)
p.3 #4 · How bad are Leica R lenses on a dSLR, when everybody is talking about Zeiss lenses?
hiepphotog wrote:
WA to SWA: I don't find them too useful for my style, but environmental portrait is of my interest. I find that the C/Y 21 is hard to beat. It's reasonably priced with no distortion for portrait work. For landscape, I think the unique distortion is not really important. But for portrait, 24 or 21 Lux might be even better (don't have the dough to try them out yet).
24 and 21 Summilux's are M mount (ie. not compatible with any SLR, no way, no how).
p.3 #8 · How bad are Leica R lenses on a dSLR, when everybody is talking about Zeiss lenses?
igmolinav wrote:
The lenses I may buy, may be older than ten years of age, perhaps between ten and thirty years of age. Is it worth it to buy a lens that is so old?
Most definitely, if the price is right and they are in good shape.
p.3 #10 · How bad are Leica R lenses on a dSLR, when everybody is talking about Zeiss lenses?
After going back and forth with 6 different lenses in this focal length...
80 lux
90 cron v2
85 SMC 1.8
85 Rokinon 1.4
Tarmon adapterall 80-200 2.8
Canon 70-200 2.8 L IS I and II
There is no clear winner for all.
Bokeh on the 85 Rokinon is extremely nice at this focal range, aside from a more cooler tone, the washed out highlights doesn't good for landscape.
The center sharp doesn't really give you the general softness like the 80 Lux. However, it does look sharper if you like that look.
The 90 cron v2 gives the best sharpness of the whole frame. Great for landscape.
The 80 Lux is really love/hate relation. When use it in the right situation then the nice soft focus gives a better portrait look without adding a soft filter.
The pentax really sits between the 80 lux and 90 cron. Most of folks who has never own/shoot with it would never know how good it perform. The build is as good as the Leica except lighter. The clarity on the highlight is slightly softer than the Leica 90 cron v2. Clearly a nice portrait lens as well.
The Adaptall tamron 80-200 2.8 SP is an excellent push-pull zoom lens. Nice and sharp with soft bokeh similar to the SMC 85 1.8 and yet it is a zoom lens that gives you more flexibility.
The Canon is sharp with very saturated color look. Does't have the micro contrast like the prime lens but it is fastest AF lens so far from Canon. Works even better when attached with the 1.4X extender. Doesn't feel much special at 80mm to 90mm, but great when using it at 280mm with 1.4X.
p.3 #11 · How bad are Leica R lenses on a dSLR, when everybody is talking about Zeiss lenses?
Do what PetKal does....get three of every lens that was ever manufactured. (And despite that, he's a really good photographer. Makes seagulls and pigeons look elegant.....which is no small feat especially considering those -10 degree Canadian days )
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