Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2013/11/18
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]I got to play with one on a D800 at Zeiss day at Foto Care a week or two ago and the build, feel and balance are excellent. As well as the image it projected on the groundglass. It weighs amazingly the same as my 120 f4 macro for my Hasselblad a lens I always found to be "not light" but worth it. The balance again and interfering smooth rubber focusing grip are truly Its like the Contrast Bullseye is back. And or you're able to shoot with your Hassy glass on your SLR. Its no prisoners being taken and no compromises. The days of Leica competing aghast a Zeiss blue font on Cosina glass is over. On the internet one guy says: ... " Well, guys, I think Zeiss just reminded Leitz who is the alpha male in the pack of lens makers... Another guys says " Unlike most 50mm lenses, the 55mm f/1.4 sports 12 elements in 10 groups, six of which are made of glass so rare it?s more valuable than gold. " And The Rabs says: lets find out of its really a better optical performer than our LEICA 50mm f/1.4 ASPH SUMMILUX-M or not - For twice the weight and bulk it may not be for a matching four grand. -- Mark William Rabiner Photographer http://gallery.leica-users.org/v/lugalrabs/