Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 1996/09/21
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]> >Can't say much about color cast. I have four Nikon lenses and have noticed >no particular color differences between them though. > >---------- >From: John McLeod[SMTP:John_McLeod@designlink.com] ><snip> >In addition, I have also heard that Nikkors provide a cooler/bluer color >cast >than Leica or Canon lenses. I have also heard, on the other hand, that >Nikkors are more consistent color-wise than Canon lenses which are >manufactured in various parts of the far east with the resultant >differences >in color and tone. ><snip> I have been using Nikon and Leica-M for some time, and have not really noticed any striking difference in color cast, although my impression (subjective) is that the Leica prints have more vibrant, richer colors. To really answer the question, though, you would have to do a series of side-by-side shots with both cameras-- same subjects, same film, same lighting conditions. Then, in the darkroom, titrate the color pack in the same way at optimal density. Seems like a lot of trouble... Hope this helps James Everett, Ph.D. Ecole de Psychologie Université Laval Québec G1R 7P4 tel. (418) 656.21.31 poste 5151 fax. (418) 656.36.46