[LRFlex] Was Supremacy of Leica Glass - now Big Bodies!
- From: David Young <dnr@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- To: leicareflex@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
- Date: Mon, 06 Sep 2004 19:23:25 -0700
Art Tafil wrote:
Xavier,
I know that I'll get some flack on this one, but, over the years, I've
used several cameras and always gravitated to my favorites, Leica & Nikon.
I started out with Nikon, and sometimes I regret changing... the old Nikon
F was durable beyond belief!
But every time I compare the photos taken with the Nikon to those taken
with the Leitz/Leica glass, I remember why I changed!
I also owned the Tamron 24 (both versions) and it was a good little
performer, not unlike the Takumar 24. But no comparison in either
sharpness (esp. in the corners) evenness of illumination or
contrast. Besides, it focused backwards! The SA-21/4 that replaced it in
my kit, is a much older design, but so much better it does not even rate
comparison!
After all that is said, I do still regularly use my Nikons on a daily
basis, mostly because my F4's fit my big mitts better than the leicas. (
It's a personal, ergonomic preference).
You are obviously using an R4 through R7, Art. Like you, I have big
"mitts". The R8 is not that much heavier than the R7, but in a side by
side, it looks huge! However, it is the best camera for a large handed man
to hold and to use, that I've ever seen! All the controls fall under your
fingers, where you'd expect them to be.
And these days, an R8 can be had remarkably inexpensively! I'm not saying
change, but I am suggesting it would be worth your while to check one out,
if you haven't already done so.
Of course, the alternative for those who like BIG bodies is the SL or
SL-2. Just ask Doug!
Cheers!
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