Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2006/06/15
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Didier, that's a very interesting possibility that you have raised. CZ have stated that the ZM lenses will be suitable for digital. Some rather wonderful quotes " Q: Why is the ZI camera analogue and not digital? A: Only the very best films today are capable to use fully the performance of the Carl Zeiss T* ZM-mount lenses Q: Will there be a digital ZI camera? A: This may be a future possibility. However, we presently cannot comment on any details. Q: Are the Carl Zeiss T* ZM-mount lenses ready for use with the future digital camera? A: Yes. For the ZEISS IKON system we can now share with you some of our test data using production equipment instead of prototypes. The performance, across the board, is quite impressive - far above the capabilities of digital cameras and scanners. This begins to explain why we are so convinced that photography still needs silver halide film. We are pleased that the marketplace of serious photographers agrees with us. When digital catches up with film, you may be confident that your ZEISS lenses will take you to the top of the class. Meanwhile, we wish you "ZEISS-quality" photographic results - whether you're shooting analog or digital." Obviously a lot of marketing spin/hyperbole but just the right approach to appeal to Leica M enthusiasts, I think. Regarding the dimensions and design especially visible in the 35/2 Biogon, I wonder how much has to do with the design heritage all the way back to the Contarex lenses? I have read that there has been a deliberate philosophy to use more "relaxed" designs with more traditional approaches (and bigger elements) rather than Leica's cutting edge ASPH designs for example. Of course external diameter is a constraint with RF designs especially. Never mind the work, keep posting Hoppy ------------------------------ Message: 24 Date: Thu, 15 Jun 2006 15:24:16 +0200 From: Didier Ludwig <rangefinder@screengang.com> Subject: RE: [Leica] 24x36mm sensor for the RFDM To: Leica Users Group <lug@leica-users.org> Message-ID: <6.2.5.6.2.20060615150622.02dec3c8@screengang.com> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii" It is my opinion that the new Zeiss Ikon ZM-mount lenses have such a design. Look at the 35/2 Biogon - big like a SLR 35 and not protruding at all. Didier (Who seems to be posting a lot today, too, though he's got tons of work :-(....) >the implication ( logical implication not practical implication ) is that if Leica had decided to make a >Digi-M using more WA lenses, they should have picked the R lenses as target lenses... an R mount RF camera. >Interesting thought? > >Frank Filippone ------------------------------