Re: Leica 50/1.4 Lux vs Voigtlander 50/1.2 Nokton vs 50/2 APO
Fred Miranda wrote: nehemiahphoto wrote:
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Yes indeed--I really loved the G45 as a small landscaper, minus the bokeh at times. Nowadays, I prefer to shoot non e-mount. I have a modded a7rII, stock a7c, Lumix S5iix and Zeiss Ikon for 35mm film, so I prefer to get lenses that can fit as many of those mounts as possible, which usually means m-mount. And I do love their small size! But, tbh, I shoot the ZM 50/1.5 80% of the time at f1.5 - 2, which is where the magic happens (or CA and FC and SA )
p.s. I got my hands on a Leica R 19/2.8, but it had some fungus internally so wasn't performing optimally. It's getting looked at for a possible repair...
I'm considering sending my A7R II for a thin sensor modification. This camera was ahead of its time and, even today, aside from the lower resolution EVF, if modded, it would offer similar features and performance compared to an SL3 for photography. Have you experienced any issues with white balance?
Yeah—even though it has the smaller battery and lousy EVF, the IQ is there, it’s got IBIS and the size is way smaller than what Sony is offering outside the a7c line. With a CV 28/1.5 or 35 Lux Pre-ASPH it’s small than a Q I think.
I had my sensor done by NKIR in Hong Kong, not Kolari. I have used a Kolari UT mod several times from @sebboh and he’s used my a7rii mod. If I have another mod done, I would definitely go NKIR. The NKIR gives a sensor with thinner sensor glass and less color issues than the Kolari UT. The NKIR gives a minor magenta shift.
The only real issue I’ve come across when using the Kolari is it’s super yellow always. If you shoot RAW annoying but no biggie. In certain already yellow light, it can be beyond the WB’s correction ability. Then you have to apply an electronic ND across the frame. Sebboh will probably have insights for you further.
Jun 14, 2024 at 10:39 AM
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This camera was ahead of its time and, even today, aside from the lower resolution EVF, if modded, it would offer similar features and performance compared to an SL3 for photography. Have you experienced any issues with white balance?