Re: [Leica] The 15mm f/4.5 Heliar

[Godfrey DiGiorgi <ramarren@bayarea.net>]

I completed another exposure sequence for my Hologon-Heliar test. This 
time I went a little more rigorous, using a tripod with bubble level, an 
incident light meter, a standard scene, and TMax 100 film. I ran the 
sequence of all apertures with the Heliar, and I used the Hologon both 
with and without the compensating ND filter. 

It will take me until this evening to finish the web pages and add them 
to my comparison, I'll post when it's done. 

Godfrey

>    The 15mm f/4.5 Heliar.  
>
>        Professor Brennan bought one, and turned it over to me for a time for
>        testing.  (His IIIf is with Sherry for overhaul, and it's taking her
>        *FOREVER* to get around to working on it [5.5 months, and counting])
>
>        I can only echo what's been said by others.  It's a great lens, and
>        the build quality is excellent.  It's not quite up to Leica, but I'm
>        being picky.  It's the best Cosina product I've ever handled.
>
>        I took some shots with it, and then my 21mm Asph.  I'll keep you
>        posted on the comparison, once they're back from the photofinisher.