Fred Miranda wrote: LBJ2 wrote: 1bwana1 wrote: wolfloid wrote:
Thank you for your courtesy. Much appreciated.
Well I guess we can enjoy a little more "hyperbole" in this thread. Here is a quote from Leica's Head Optical Engineer Peter Karbe in this Quarter's The Camera From Wetzlar magazine regarding an interview specifically about the the APO-SL lenses. It is an interesting read and a free PDF download for anyone wanting to read the whole 200 page magazine. You can dowload it free here: www.club-wetzlar.com
[At this moment, our faces show absolute amazement. Peter
laughs with some pride. To put into perspective the fact that a
21mm focal lens has correction in four different wavelengths or
colors means that this lens is capable of transmitting practically all
the information that light carries from the photographic subject to
the camera sensor. In short: It is probably the best 21mm lens ever
made by humanity.]
Thanks for the tip! I just downloaded the PDF and went straight to the Peter Karbe interview (p.60 in the English version). I always learn something whenever I read or listen to Peter Karbe interviews and this article is no exception. Very interesting so far.
"One last question, Peter: In the future, might we see a
135mm SL Apo-Elmarit? I mean, the Vario-Elmarit-SL 70-200mm f/
2,8 is sensational, but it’s a bit bulky and not exactly lightweight.
Wouldn’t an apochromatic 135mm telephoto be a great addition
to the SL lens catalog?
Karbe: We’re already working on it." 🤩🥳
Do you think Peter could design a 135mm f/2 APO that outperforms the Zeiss? I'm curious if they could keep it the same size as the other SL lenses, though that might be a stretch.
Good questions. Maybe we might learn more with time. This is the first "breaking news" so-to-speak, that I am aware about any new Leica SL APO prime lens.
Based upon what I see on-line/YouTube with the new Zeiss ML Otus 50, Leica's SL APO tech seems like they might have the upper-hand by some margin with regards to modern APO design and results. ** Albeit large price difference might have something to do with the different APO results between these to systems.
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