Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2005/03/27
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]He says that Planar and Nokton are equally excellent. Color Skopar is visibly weaker than the other two at f2.8. To my eyes, Planar has the edge over Nokton giving clearer images in most of the test conditions. This is compatible with my own experience with the lens. MIKIRO Dan Colucci wrote: > What does he say about the Planar ? > > thank you > > ________________________________ > > From: lug-bounces+colucci=thehearth.org@leica-users.org on behalf of MIKIRO > Sent: Sun 3/27/2005 7:24 PM > To: Leica Users Group > Subject: [Leica] Zeiss Biogon tests > > > > Hi, folks. > > Interesting comparisons of Zeiss Biogon 35mm f2 with Nokton, Ultron, > Color Skopar, Summicron ASPH, Summicron (8-element), W-Nikkor, Hexanon > (L-mount)lenses all done on R-D1: > > http://dc.watch.impress.co.jp/cda/review/2005/03/28/1240.html > > The test images are shown in the order mentioned above. > > The tester concludes that Nokton is the best including performance at > f4-8. He also notes that the vintage Summicron and Nikkor perform better > than expected and rival modern lenses. > > And Planar 50mm: > > http://dc.watch.impress.co.jp/cda/review/2004/12/27/634.html > > > MIKIRO > _______________________________________________ > Leica Users Group. > See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information > > > _______________________________________________ > Leica Users Group. > See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information > >