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

[algrove]

Advertisement (gone after registration)

On 2/27/2024 at 3:56 AM, 01maciel said:

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.

OP

Well, since I own many Leica lenses and continue to look for older more classic M glass I could not disagree with your assessment.

[Advertisement]

The Leica Q3 is available for pre-order at B&H Photo Video and Adorama

[RQ44]

I make calls, send messages and navigate around this world with my smartphone. I make photos with my camera and shoot videos with my video camera.

[Steve Ash]

Am 29.2.2024 um 23:14 schrieb 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!     

They had tried that with the excellent sunmarit-M series but the users felt they asked for too little money.

[algrove]

Steve

Agree. It seems Leica tried with the 35 and 50 "less" lenses. However they perform VERY well, so well that many do not consider them "less" lenses.  More of these might be welcome in the 75 or 90FL.