[LRflex] Re: Best R lenses?
- From: Michiel Fokkema <michiel.fokkema@xxxxxxxxx>
- To: leicareflex@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
- Date: Thu, 31 Dec 2009 18:24:39 +0100
Actually I'd stay away from the 28-70. It really is not up to Leica
standards. Quite soft and a lot of distortion on the wide end.
The 35-70/4 is much better. If you really need 28mm buy a prime and combine
it with the 35-70.
Cheers,
Michiel Fokkema
2009/12/31 Bille Xavier F. <hot_billexf@xxxxxxxxxxx>
> Hi from France and welcome in!
>
> In fact the answer is : quality varies from model to model. Some latest
> japanese designed models are outstanding.
> The latest models were built from Kyocera (remember the CONTAX)
>
> But earlier, some of the models were contracted out from Minolta, good but
> not exceptionnals. The Japanese had nice zoom designs in those days.
>
> Let me offer an advice: try to broaden your quest and look for an Angenieux
> zoom. They might be a good bargain in the vintage lenses
>
> Other, you can buy a recent Leica Vario-Elmar-R 3,5-4,5 28-70
>
> the 3.5 seems a bit slow but I'm sure quality is delivered wide open :)
>
> try the Bay, there are good offer, just now
>
> Best ones for 2010
>
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> Xavier F. BILLE
> Maisons-Alfort - France.
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> From: ryee3@xxxxxxxxxxx
> To: LeicaReflex@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
> Subject: [LRflex] Best R lenses?
> Date: Tue, 29 Dec 2009 11:31:46 -0600
>
> Hello to all!
>
> I am new to this forum but excited to interact. These have probably been
> discussed before but are there must have R lenses that are outstanding for
> its bokeh and leica glow? I have some lenses but ready to purchase
> additional ones. I am interested in a zoom in the 28-70 range. Are the
> Solms made lenses that much better than the Japanese ones?
>
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