Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2013/08/24
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]The Fuji medium format Texas Leicas were legendary for their sharp lenses. Fuji didn't disappoint with the Xpro lenses. Jeffery On Aug 24, 2013, at 12:58 AM, Gerry Walden <gerry.walden at me.com> wrote: > The 35mm X lens from Fuji is probably the sharpest lens I have ever used. > It has been computed to exactly match the camera and the crop factor it is > designed for: it has no need to be a compromise between a film lens and a > digital lens. IMHO when you are shooting with the Fuji X-Pro1 you forget > about the fact that it is a 1.5x crop. You just know the scope of the > lenses that you use. > > Gerry > > Gerry Walden > +44 (0)23 8046 3076 or > +44 (0)797 287 7932 > www.gwpics.com > > On 24 Aug 2013, at 06:18, David Ching <davidhhching at yahoo.com.sg> wrote: > >> Have you tried the Fuji 35mm lens considered the best lens by many? >> >> Your point about Leica M lenses being compromised is very interesting. >> The view that there are lenses for digital and for film holds true for >> you then. I do own both the Rokkor M 40mm and 90mm. As they film lenses? >> >> What do feel about the crop factor of the Fuji? Perhaps this exaggerates >> the quality of the lenses. Until we get a FF Fuji, it seems unfair to >> somehow "discount" Leica M lenses or compare them. >> >> Always read your articles with much respect. >> >> >> >> >> >> David Ching >> >> H.P. Tel. no.: +84 904684321 (Vietnam) >> : +65 92321098 (Singapore) >> >> _______________________________________________ >> Leica Users Group. >> See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information > > > _______________________________________________ > Leica Users Group. > See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information