Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2007/04/14
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Richard, I've shot some with the 30, it's a really nice lens. If you can find one for a price that you can afford, you won't regret it. It's the lens that works best on the xpan. Leo On Apr 14, 2007, at 12:32 AM, Richard wrote: > This is OT equipments, but I also know a number of you use or have > used XPan/XPan-2 etc. I am considering getting an XPan 30mm lens. > Unfortunately, it's at least $2500 and often higher. I can probably > get a used PC-Nikkor 28/3.5 plus a Nikon-Xpan adapter for around > $1000. That and a 15mm Heliar external VF should cover just about > as much film circle as the XPan 30mm. > > PROs of a PC Nikkor solution: > - ~40% of the price > - 3.5 vs. 5.6 widest aperture (vignetting issue unknown) > > PROs of a XPan solution: > - smaller and lighter (how much?) > - rangefinder coupled > - built as part of the system. > > Thoughts? Experience? > > // richard (This email is for mailing lists. To reach me directly, > please use richard at imagecraft.com) > > _______________________________________________ > Leica Users Group. > See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information