I recall that it had a bit of color cast, and a little corner smearing on the 5, which made the 16mm f2.8 a bit of a better overall choice, though I do think the VC is probably the better lens optically (as well as more expensive and bigger/heavier)
Would be interesting if its corner performance has improved to where its become a better overall performer than the 16mm
How the 12mm VC performs now as well would be interesting, though that would be asking a lot no doubt, especially when the $99 ultra wide convertor worked so well for the money.
Where are you guys buying your Kipon Contax G adapters? I checked Kipon's site and couldn't find the adapter on any of the resellers they have listed. I see several available on ebay from Hong Kong distributors but the "sold" count for the listings look low, so I'm thinking they're being bought elsewhere.
webmstrk9 wrote:
Snapsy - I had bought a couple of Kipon adapters on ebay from: breguetcamera
I live in Texas and from the time of the order to arrival it was approx 2 weeks.
Thanks! I see what appears to be the same Kipon adapter listed in a different auction for $79.99 (vs breguetcamera's $138), both with free shipping. Am I missing something? Do I need to worry about counterfeits from the lower-priced sellers?
How is that ZM 18 working out for you on APS-C Paul?
I have it and it does a remarkable job on the M9, less so on the APS-C GXR M mount, though my other ZM lenses look fab on the GXR as well. I don't know what to make of it yet.
I'm not a pro, so I'm not fit to make any judgment on the lens.
Having said that, I'm really enjoying the lens on my Nex-5N...
I personally like 28mm focal length... And this lens gives me good colors and sharpness...
I think Sony hit a homerun with Nex-5N ....
kosmoskatten wrote:
How is that ZM 18 working out for you on APS-C Paul?
I have it and it does a remarkable job on the M9, less so on the APS-C GXR M mount, though my other ZM lenses look fab on the GXR as well. I don't know what to make of it yet.
