Q3 43mm vs M EV1 35mm APO - I do not get the same image quality .. the 43mm is much sharper?

[finance0402]

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Hi guys

 

sorry for opening a new thread but I really struggle to get the same sharpness out of the M11/ M EV1 vs. the Q3 43mm. Below is Q3 43mm

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[finance0402]

and this is M EV1 35mm APO. Both I have mounted this time on a tripod to avoid any camera shake ..

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[sandro]

Perhaps you can give us some more details about the photos, like aperture, white balance and such. Just today I had both camera's in my hands at the Leica Store Amsterdam, the Q3 Monochrom that is. Since I am used to the rangefinder M camera's, the EVF of both camera's was a bit of a challenge. 

What is your main problem, autofocus versus manual, or something else?

Lex

[LeicaR10]

finance0402,  I agree with Sandro's post above.  It would be most helpful if you include;  JPEG or DNG, any post processing settings to include sharpening (if any), focus point, white balance setting, etc..  Frankly, the second photo can be corrected in PP and doesn't look too far off from the first photo; sans exposure and white balance.  BTW, the M11-EV1 can be a tad tricky during initial use if using focus peaking.  Last, welcome to the forum.  r/ Mark

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[amclanejr]

Also, back away with the 43mm to capture the same field of view as the 35mm.

[BWColor]

I really don’t know what you are doing.  What are you testing, the lenses, or your ability to obtain sharp focus?  If lenses, might best start with same aperture on a tripod and shooting distance with a subject having a good bit of detail.  Then viewing at 100%.  If you are testing your ability to focus the cameras properly, then I would suggest using both over a long period of time and get to know each camera.  It is difficult for me to understand why both camera/lens combination would be somehow wanting in a major way.  Another way to put this is that it is unlikely that these tools are the least capable part of the shooting system, which includes the shooter.