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Originally Posted by JumpStart

Hi all, I'm new here, so forgive any mistakes.

I just received an M8 this afternoon with the new 28mm lens.

We produce instructional guides to digital cameras, and we are considering doing one for the Leica. One of my best dealers has loaned me an M8 to evaluate. I am aware of all the issues, but I still wanted to see what this camera can do.

We have a still life set up in the studio with hot lights and we decided to do a side by side shoot out.

Basically we chose ISO 640 and auto everything else. The D2X was outfitted with Nikons 17-55 2.8 lens - about $2K worth of glass.

Essentially, shot RAW and broght both into CS2.

As expected the magenta was there, and the white balance could have been better. What surprised us was how sharp the Leica was over the Nikon, and how much depth there was to the Leica in comparison.

I really want this camera, and will put an order in to my dealer for it. While I want a wide angle lens, I'm wondering if anyone could recommend a lens that would allow me to shoot product shots - things like cameras and accessories that we use all the time.

I also wonder if the non Leica lens manufacturers like VOIGHTLAND who I understand make a lens to mount on M series cameras olso offer the quality the genuine product displays

Thanks

DBK

I would go ro the ASPH 2/28 - I have this lens and it is far superior to all I know in that area - from Leica as well of course from other manufacurers.

Peter