Now final: there is no longer any reason to buy Leica lenses

[01maciel]

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The new Xiaomi 14 Ultra lanunched the day before yesterday. The new smartphone with a LEICA VARIO-SUMMILUX 1:1.63-2.5/12-120 ASPH lens can simulate the look of various large Leica lenses using a preset. This is obviously the result of Leica's partnership with Xiaomi. Bad luck that it uses the OS Xiaomi HyperOS only, hence it is not connected to the Android Play Store. Apart from that the optical performance is quite impressive.

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[andybarton]

I'll wait for @jonoslack's review.

[Al Brown]

A bold clickbait title. Should be in the form of a question, so Betteridge's law of headlines would apply.

[Viv]

I want a rangefinder camera that can make phone calls.

[dpitt]

1 hour ago, 01maciel said:

LEICA VARIO-SUMMILUX 1:1.63-2.5/12-120

The aperture is possible, but surely this must be 12-120mm eq.
What is the crop factor of this thing?

For iPhones that is around 3.5 now for the latest.

Edited February 27, 2024 by dpitt

[01maciel]

vor einer Stunde schrieb Al Brown:

A bold clickbait title.

Perhaps, but it was exactly what I thought when I read the specs of the phone.  The question is, can Leica simply replace its outstanding technical-optical expertise in manufacturing of excellent lenses with cheap imitation software?

[Al Brown]

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1 hour ago, 01maciel said:

Perhaps, but it was exactly what I thought when I read the specs of the phone.  The question is, can Leica simply replace its outstanding technical-optical expertise in manufacturing of excellent lenses with cheap imitation software?

Is it really a question? So far no cigar. And I would be the first to get such phone.

[LocalHero1953]

Thambar?

[Anbaric]

6 hours ago, 01maciel said:

Bad luck that it uses the OS Xiaomi HyperOS only, hence it is not connected to the Android Play Store.

I'd be surprised if it doesn't when sold outside China. HyperOS is the latest, rebranded version of what Xiaomi used to call MIUI, which is Android under the hood. The global edition of MIUI has Google Play services (my spare phone is a cheap Xiaomi, and had all the usual stuff like Gmail, Google Maps and the Play Store out of the box). It's not like Huawei.

[RexGig0]

Well, I have an increasing number of reasons for leaving my “smart” mobile device at home, or, carried with me, but kept deep inside a pouch or bag, where I keep it set to silent mode, and largely ignore the infernal thing. 

[Anbaric]

According to Xiaomi, the lens has a '75mm floating telephoto and 120mm periscope', which could be handy for U-boat commanders.

[01maciel]

vor einer Stunde schrieb Anbaric:

I'd be surprised if it doesn't when sold outside China. HyperOS is the latest, rebranded version of what Xiaomi used to call MIUI, which is Android under the hood. The global edition of MIUI has Google Play services (my spare phone is a cheap Xiaomi, and had all the usual stuff like Gmail, Google Maps and the Play Store out of the box). It's not like Huawei.

oh, you're right. I was confused with Harmony OS, in China Hongmeng OS (chinese 鸿蒙OS, Pinyin Hóngméng OS)

[01maciel]

vor 5 Stunden schrieb LocalHero1953:

Thambar?

Get some Vaseline on your phones rear lens, et voilá

[jonoslack]

8 hours ago, andybarton said:

I'll wait for @jonoslack's review.

Well, wait away, but please don't hold your breath at the same time!

I hope you're flourishing Andy - long time no talk!

All the very best

Jono

[andybarton]

Thanks Jono. You too!

[Louis]

Recently, I followed the good advise of a friend, a long time user of Leica, and purchased a Sigma for my SL2. At first, I was not very happy about the "plastic" built, being used to Leica's beautifully made lenses. But after a while using the lens, I realized how good was the glass! ... I am sure Leica would make more money in providing Leica users cheaper glasses!     

[Herr Barnack]

On 2/27/2024 at 4:57 AM, Viv said:

I want a rangefinder camera that can make phone calls.

And caffè lattes.

[Rodgers]

Will interview Peter Karbe about these desired features next Thursday after his introduction to the latest Leica Apo-Asph lenses.

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[2M6TTLs]

On 3/1/2024 at 7:14 AM, Louis said:

Recently, I followed the good advise of a friend, a long time user of Leica, and purchased a Sigma for my SL2. At first, I was not very happy about the "plastic" built, being used to Leica's beautifully made lenses. But after a while using the lens, I realized how good was the glass! ... I am sure Leica would make more money in providing Leica users cheaper glasses!     

Some people are happy eating processed cheese slices instead of real cheese. Not me. The choice is nice.

 

 

 

 

 

 

[Paulus]

Am 27.2.2024 um 09:56 schrieb 01maciel:

The new Xiaomi 14 Ultra lanunched the day before yesterday. The new smartphone with a LEICA VARIO-SUMMILUX 1:1.63-2.5/12-120 ASPH lens can simulate the look of various large Leica lenses using a preset. This is obviously the result of Leica's partnership with Xiaomi. Bad luck that it uses the OS Xiaomi HyperOS only, hence it is not connected to the Android Play Store. Apart from that the optical performance is quite impressive.

I tried to make a picture with my iphone a few days ago of a difficult against the sun lighting situation in a wet environnent. The phone made a capture but I could not change it enough to get the same result in post processing than I would with my M10. I really would like to see if this is possible with this new phone.