bill Posted January 8, 2012 Share #21 Posted January 8, 2012 Advertisement (gone after registration) Bill, if you are using your Sonnar on your MP4 and from the factory the Sonnar is optimised for film why was it necessary to send it back to Zeiss for correction? I ask because I will be using my recently acquired Sonnar on both my M9 and my MP. I expect to do a focus correction on the M9 but not on the MP. Jeff Hi Jeff, Necessary, no, but I was sending my Biogon for stiff focus so I did it at the time, I use the Sonnar wide open a lot and did find myself rocking back and forth to get spot-on, on shots like this: Welcome, dear visitor! As registered member you'd see an image here… Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! Also, given that I also use it on the Ricoh GXR I thought it was time well spent. Regards, Bill Link to post Share on other sites Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! Also, given that I also use it on the Ricoh GXR I thought it was time well spent. Regards, Bill ' data-webShareUrl='https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/169814-50mm-shootout-%E2%80%93-glad-i-kept-my-summilux/?do=findComment&comment=1892178'>More sharing options...
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lars_bergquist Posted January 9, 2012 Share #22 Posted January 9, 2012 [ ... ] Everyone will eventually have high megapixel sensors but, the glass is always going to be the expensive part. I note with interest that both Canon and Nikon have now announced, in time for the London Olympic Games, pro-grade DSLR cameras with pixel counts in the M9 range. That of the Nikon entry is even a bit lower. They don't say what they have done with their AA filters – but is it possible that the idiotic megapixel race is over, and that Leica was first to grasp that? Incidentally, the V-Lux 2 had 14 MP, while the new V-Lux 3 has 12 ... The old man from the P.P.A. (Pre-Pixel Age) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
kdriceman Posted January 9, 2012 Share #23 Posted January 9, 2012 I note with interest that both Canon and Nikon have now announced, in time for the London Olympic Games, pro-grade DSLR cameras with pixel counts in the M9 range. That of the Nikon entry is even a bit lower. They don't say what they have done with their AA filters – but is it possible that the idiotic megapixel race is over, and that Leica was first to grasp that? Incidentally, the V-Lux 2 had 14 MP, while the new V-Lux 3 has 12 ... The old man from the P.P.A. (Pre-Pixel Age) Perhaps not over, maybe, but it does seem as though Canon and Nikon believe that low-light performance is more important than increasing pixel count. I would expect Leica to follow with an M10 +\- 18Mpx sensor with better high ISO performance than the M9. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaapv Posted January 9, 2012 Share #24 Posted January 9, 2012 I think it is more about camera speed in this case - these are cameras for sports shooters and PJs. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Double Negative Posted January 9, 2012 Share #25 Posted January 9, 2012 I think the MP (MegaPixel) race has been over for some time now. In its place came the ISO race, though even that's beginning to fade now. Different tools, M cameras and high-speed DSLRs. Each have their place. Would it be nice to have one camera that can "do it all?" Maybe, I don't know. I fear the size and cost of such a beast. Personally, I find 18MP to be more than enough. I don't regularly print billboards, so it's not of much concern. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
pico Posted January 9, 2012 Share #26 Posted January 9, 2012 Color rendering, autofocus accuracy, chromatic aberration, build quality, flare resistance, and a dozen other real-world considerations aren’t considered at all. The reviewer is a good writer and clear about his method and reasonable with his cautions. I was impressed. However, how lenses perform with color subjects is important, as are the other things for which he did not test. . I am reminded of the worthless tests some done with some military lenses which are shot against B&W rez targets under uber-blue (high frequency) light. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick Posted January 14, 2012 Share #27 Posted January 14, 2012 Advertisement (gone after registration) Jeez Mark, this is the latest test du jour and it has Leica on top for a change. The guy said he spent all weekend doing it, it must be correct. He used a computer and everything. I just want to enjoy the good report on Leica for a change and not think too hard about it before the MTF'ers and resident optical PhD'ers find this and shoot the whole thread down in flames. And, I know they will because, for the most part,this really is a stupid test. Actually, this may not be a stupid test by "some guy with a computer" after all. I've been reading Roger Cicala"s (of Lensrentals.com) website and it seems he probably has more real world knowledge about photography and equipment than anyone I've read lately. He seems to live in the working professional world and also provides equipment and advise to novices. I bet he is a great resource of knowledge of what a photographer actually needs to get the best out of any particular job. This guy is no Puts. Comes across as a genuine guy that would be a blast to talk to about photography over a beer. I wonder who his list of clientele is? LensRentals.com - Photo/video thoughts from the largest rental house Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
kdriceman Posted January 14, 2012 Share #28 Posted January 14, 2012 Actually, this may not be a stupid test by "some guy with a computer" after all. I've been reading Roger Cicala"s (of Lensrentals.com) website and it seems he probably has more real world knowledge about photography and equipment than anyone I've read lately. He seems to live in the working professional world and also provides equipment and advise to novices. I bet he is a great resource of knowledge of what a photographer actually needs to get the best out of any particular job. This guy is no Puts. Comes across as a genuine guy that would be a blast to talk to about photography over a beer. I wonder who his list of clientele is? LensRentals.com - Photo/video thoughts from the largest rental house I have rented a lot of lenses from Lensrentals.com and Roger always has valuable, concise and practical insight. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Double Negative Posted January 17, 2012 Share #29 Posted January 17, 2012 FWIW, I just completed a review of the Summilux-M 50mm f/1.4 ASPH lens. Basically, yeah - it's a pretty killer lens. The mechanics and optics are essentially without fault. Only downsides are cost and maybe the size, being larger than your "average M lens." But if you want f/1.4, I'd say it's still pretty small all things considered! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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