[Leica] Nikon Lenses

["Elliot M. Puritz, MD" <drpuritz@li.net>]

Cannot let the opportunity pass without offering some comments about 
Nikon lenses, most of which I have never used.  Of course, I do not have the 
experience that many of you have with regards to the use of diverse lenses 
and bodies.

Many large format photographers....I know that we all shoot Leica...call the 
Apo-Nikkors the sharpest lenses they have ever used.  Objective charts....I 
know about our controversy about such charts...tend to confirm many of 
such anecdotal observations.  We are not talking about Bokeh, just 
accutance.  Color rendition will, of course, vary from maker to maker. 
Furthermore, I have heard that the Nikon screw mount lenses are sharper 
then most of the Leica lenses of similar focal length. Since I have never 
used these lenses personally I wonder if Marc might comment. 

Elliot