kentishrev Posted December 16, 2017 Share #1 Â Posted December 16, 2017 Advertisement (gone after registration) Was saving for a Q, but the ILC if the CL has made me think twice. I would probably start at 18mm, but already have a Ricoh GR. I have M lenses I use with an M6 and M9. Â Given both GR and CL are APSC, has anyone been able to compare the two yet? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Advertisement Posted December 16, 2017 Posted December 16, 2017 Hi kentishrev, Take a look here CL & 18mm Elmarit vs Ricoh GR. I'm sure you'll find what you were looking for!
Alistairm Posted December 16, 2017 Share #2  Posted December 16, 2017 (edited) G'day  Great question.  Very unscientifcally, a few shots below. These are just snap shots on the same settings, handheld (and you can see some aren't quite sharp), so take them with a grain of salt. None of these have any post-processing, so exposure errors are my fault! All auto-WB.  One advantage of the Ricoh is that you can use an AF-ON button to decouple the focus from the shutter. And it is pocketable (in jeans).  Playing with the RAW files in Lightroom, both are capable of adaptation fairly easily. I prefer the Leica colours (have never liked the "Ricoh Green") and of course the CL has the advantage of being able to use much, much better glass being interchangable and with access to most of Leica's great lenses. That said, a quick and nasty comparison does show just how well Ricoh did with the GR. While I can't claim to have tested everything, for me the GR remains the benchmark for a pocketable, high IQ camera that packs manual access to most controls into a compact.   The first shot (of the stereo) is ISO1600, 1/60, f/2.8.  The second shot (of the guitar) is ISO1600, 1/60, f/2.8.  The third shot (of the amp) is ISO3200, 1/60, f/2.8.  The fourth shot (of the books) is ISO400, 1/60, f/2.8.  Ricoh GR first followed by the CL.  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!  Edited December 16, 2017 by Alistairm 1 Link to post Share on other sites Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members!  ' data-webShareUrl='https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/279904-cl-18mm-elmarit-vs-ricoh-gr/?do=findComment&comment=3419240'>More sharing options...
Alistairm Posted December 16, 2017 Share #3  Posted December 16, 2017 Second shot. 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! Link to post Share on other sites Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! ' data-webShareUrl='https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/279904-cl-18mm-elmarit-vs-ricoh-gr/?do=findComment&comment=3419242'>More sharing options...
Alistairm Posted December 16, 2017 Share #4  Posted December 16, 2017 Shot 3. 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! Link to post Share on other sites Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! ' data-webShareUrl='https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/279904-cl-18mm-elmarit-vs-ricoh-gr/?do=findComment&comment=3419250'>More sharing options...
Alistairm Posted December 16, 2017 Share #5  Posted December 16, 2017 Shot 4. 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! Link to post Share on other sites Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! ' data-webShareUrl='https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/279904-cl-18mm-elmarit-vs-ricoh-gr/?do=findComment&comment=3419251'>More sharing options...
Mute-on Posted December 16, 2017 Share #6 Â Posted December 16, 2017 Thanks for this comparison. Very instructive! Â It may also be worth nothing that a Ricoh GR is about 1/6 the price of a CL+18 and nearly 1/8 the price of a Q, Â Food for thought 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
kentishrev Posted December 16, 2017 Author Share #7 Â Posted December 16, 2017 Advertisement (gone after registration) Many thanks. The GR is a great camera. The advantage of the CL is of course the ILC and use of other Leica lenses. Cost is an issue for me. Plenty to think on! 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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