Re: [Leica] Off topic - the Nikon F5

["Bud Cook" <budcook@ibm.net>]

I've owned the 24 Nikkor AI-S(a fine lens and my favorite Nikkor) but it
can't compete with the 24 or 28 Elmarit-R's in color rendition and contrast
(not to mention bokeh).  I've owned the 85 f/1.8 Nikkor and I love the focal
length but the lens isn't as good as my 90 Summicron-R.  I've owned two
versions of the 105 f/2.5.  Here again, they aren't in the same class as the
Summicron.  Simply do a comparison of the lenses using Kodachrome 25 by
mixing the slides in a tray and projecting them with a Prodovit.  Even my
father-in-law could pick out the Leica slides.  It's a no-brainer.

Now when you start talking about build quality, there's absolutely no
comparison...none!  There is no free lunch whether it's in photography, cars
or anything else.

Just my humble opinion of course:-)
Bud
- ----- Original Message -----
> Michael Yuen wrote:
> >
> > I have been a Leica user for over 2 decades, with 2 M's and an R.  But
when
> > I tried the Nikon F5 in the store, I knew I want to own it.  It is such
a
> > well designed piece of equipment for taking pictures.  The feel of the
> > camera in my hands was amazing.  No wonder it is a favorite camera for
so
> > many pro's. Compared to the Leica R8, the F5 is light years ahead.  As
far
> > as optics go,  several Nikor lenses are legendary in particular: the 24
> > f2.8, 85 f1.8 and 105 f2.5.  The 24 f2.8 is even better than the
Leica's.