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 lenses for the Xpan are superb too! >________________________________ > From: Jeffery Smith <jsmith342 at gmail.com> >To: Leica Users Group <lug at leica-users.org> >Sent: Saturday, 24 August 2013, 16:47 >Subject: Re: [Leica] X Pro Question > > >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 > > >_______________________________________________ >Leica Users Group. >See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information > > >