Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2001/06/08
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]I recently shot a few rolls with my new CV 21mm lens. I shot a few frames into the sun, just to see how bad the flare and ghosting was. Not too bad. The usual aesthetic advisory is in effect; these are just test shots. http://www.photo.net/photodb/folder?folder_id=126218 Regards, Phil S Dimitrov wrote: > > It's permanently on my IIIa. As far as rave reviews go, I wouldn't go > that far. You have to remember it is not a Leica lens, hence it is not a > substitute for any current Leica lense. > I've had both the S/A f4 & f3.4. While I can say it outperforms the f4 > with confidence, I can't say as much when it's up against the f3.4. > The vignetting is very well controlled and the contrast is better than > any "period" lens it replaces. > As far as sharpness goes, Im' still working that out. I'm wondering if > maybe this is an optic that needs to be mated to an appropriate film > emulsion? My results with Neopan 400 & 1600 have not yielded prints that > are satisfactory, i.e. within my standard parameters. > I'll be trying that Ilford deltoid next to see where it takes me. > > Slobodan Dimitrov > > imagecom@EUnet.yu wrote: > > > > Hello, > > > > I read rave reviews about Voigtlander's 21mm lens. has anyuone bought it? > > I want that lens to be my only lens for my M6. I sit any good? How > > does it compare to the SA34 or the new 21mmASPH? > > > > Any input on this would be appreciated. > > > > Thanks > > > > Milos