Re: [Leica] Re: Hasselblad versus Leica lenses

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Dan:

I think that the qualiity of B&W films and developers have helped to narrow 
the gap between 35mm and medium formats.  Of course, during this same time 
medium format has benefitted as well.  

The promise to use my Hasselblad is a commitment.  In fact, I would suggest 
that you take it several weeks beforehand and re-acquaint yourself with it.  
You want to make sure it is functioning properly.  Also,  I am not very good 
in the flash department for the Hassy.   I have a Metz but don't have the 
proper handles and mounts.  I would suggest that we take a look at it and 
decide what is needed and I will get it for you to use.

See you later,
Bob


<< Personal opinion here:
 Trying to compare Leicas and Hasselblads is like comparing apples to
 oranges, in a way. Both are excellent cameras for purpose for which they
 were intended. I salute those who use both- when I did weddings as a past
 time, I use the 'blads, and can say that I was never disappointed with the
 results I obtained from Zeiss optics, nor was I ever disappointed with the
 performance of the cameras.
 Saying one is superior to the other ignores the varied uses of photography;
 it is like the old saying, if the only tool you have is a hammer, every job
 you approach starts to look like it involves a nail.
 Granted- I use a Leica, primarily because it is light, portable and readily
 usable when I am out and about. I use the Rollei for portraits of family and
 friends, where I want a large negative. The Schneider optics are
 magnificent. And when I do my niece's wedding in June, I have been promised
 the use of an Hasselblad system, though I may use the Leicas for candids at
 the reception, as always.
 Different tasks require different tools. If that were not true, there would
 not be such a market for other types of cameras! Zeiss has been around for a
 while- as have Nikon, Kwanon, et al- if they produced nothing but crap, I
 don't think they'd still be in business, bean counters notwithstanding.
 Lighten up, folks- if somebody uses a 'blad, and like the results of Zeiss
 lenses, they are not a heretic!
  >>