[rollei_list] Leica, Canon, and Nikon
- From: "Peter K." <peterk727@xxxxxxxxx>
- To: rollei_list@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
- Date: Mon, 2 Jan 2006 13:26:38 -0800
Well Nick, the Canon 24mm F1.4L is an excellent optic albeit pricey.
Probably the reason there are not a large assortment of high quality or L
fixed focal length lenses in that range is that they do not sell. Zooms are
what people buy these days. So Canon has concentrated on that market. Makes
sense.
As to the Module R is simply too large, too heavy, and the technology is
already old. Why would Canon use passe digital technology when they have
leading edge technology available.
Your comment on Mitsubishi is partiall true but the reality is that Nikon,
and also Asahi (Pentax), are members of the Mitsubishi International and NOT
owned. This is basically a Japanese association and described as follows:
"Mitsubishi is more than 40 independent companies who share a common
ancestry. The companies conduct business activities separately but cooperate
in areas like philanthropy and public affairs."
So in essence, they could get acquired unless the companies band together to
fund them for some reason.
Peter K
On 1/2/06, Nick Roberts <nickbroberts@xxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
> Certainly it is a sweeping statement anbout Canon
> wideangles. What Canon DOES lack is a decent prime
> lens between 14mm and 35mm - the zooms are pretty
> decent, really, but Canon does need to do better.
>
> I like the idea of the Modul R - now imagine it with a
> full-frame Canon sensor - and also available for the
> 1V and 3. I think it could sell...
> Imagine also a digital M with one of Canon's
> superlative full-frame CMOS sensors. Yum yum!
>
> I don't see why Mitsubishi would need to sell Nikon,
> though.
>
> Nick
>
> --- "Peter K." <peterk727@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:
>
> > You are making a sweeping statement here. Not all
> > Canon WA lenses are soft
> > in the corners/edges. Check out some of the more
> > expensive L lenses. The
> > Canon 35mm F1.4L is better at F1.4 than the
> > comparable Summilux 35mm F1.4.
> > As to the Leica 12.8MP back, I am only familiar with
> > the Digital Module R.
> > At $6K it is an expensive option for a camera that
> > is already passe. Think
> > about it, why spend this on a back that provides a
> > small APS-sized sensor
> > when you can get an entirely new modern AF SLR like
> > a Canon EOS 5D with a
> > full frame sensor. Makes little sense unless you are
> > a wealthy lawyer or
> > doctor. Besides at 3lbs with an R9 combination it is
> > a huge beast of a
> > combination.
> > I do agree that this spells trouble for Nikon and
> > others. My bet is Nikon
> > will be bought in the next year either by SONY or
> > Zeiss, more likely Zeiss.
> > Sony typically does not like to buy companies.
> >
> > Peter K
> >
> >
> > On 1/1/06, Mike Stoesz <mstoesz@xxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
> > >
> > > Canon wide-angle lenses are notoriously soft in
> > the corners on the
> > > full-frame DSLRs. Leica makes the worlds
> > best/sharpest WA lenses and
> > > they are coming out with a line for their SLR with
> > 12.7mp dig. back.
> > >
> > > If this happens, Canon/Leica with be the run-a-way
> > victor in DSLRs and
> > > lenses. Nikon will be very hard pressed to
> > compete in the pro WA
> > > catagory.
> > >
> > > Mike
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > > On Sun, 1 Jan 2006 09:21:45 -0700
> > > George Burnette <georgeburnette@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:
> > > > Wow
> > > > Solve the soft corner problem?
> > > >
> > > >
> > > > On 12/31/05, A. Lal <alal@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
> > > > >
> > > > > FWIW:
> > > > >
> > > > >
> >
> http://jancology.com/blog/archives/2005/12/28/leicanon.html
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