Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2000/01/25
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Hello Luggers! I thought I would add my experiences to the many of the Leica users out there who have changed camera systems, to Leica M or R. I recently purchased an R6.2 with 28/2.8, 50/2 and 100/2.8 APO lenses as a start - I do nature/landscape photography and will be adding a couple of telephoto lenses later. I am based in North East England, UK. My impressions are that the Leica system is vastly superior to my previous outfit (Minolta 9000 AF based) in every respect. It is just so nice to use! Fantastic engineering. I now enjoy photography in a way I never have done previously. My basic conclusions on the lenses are as follows: Elmarit 28mm f/2.8 - no distortion, vignetting or flare (even with the sun almost directly in front of the lens!!!). Amazing sharpness, even fully open in the corners, no point stopping down - sharper at f/2.8 than the Minolta 28/2.8 at f/8 in the corners. Summicron 50mm f/2 - very sharp at f/2, becomes truly razor sharp at f/4.5-f/8. Elmarit 100mm f/2.8 APO macro - one of the best lenses in the world; close ups are so sharp and realistic. I don't miss auto-everything; the R6.2 is a lovely camera and having to do everything myself is very satisfying. Happy (Leica!) photography Simon Coates How does one improve on perfection? Stop a Leica lens down!