Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2009/12/04

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Subject: [Leica] Super-Wide suggestions
From: drodgers at casefarms.com (David Rodgers)
Date: Fri, 4 Dec 2009 13:28:40 -0500

Mark, 

Gorgeous indeed. I think you were in Pro Photo the day I bought an 18.
If I recall, you'd just purchased a 28/1.4 (either from PP or CWO). It
was some years ago. I'd forgotten why I sold the 18 until Henning
mentioned moustache distortion. OK for landscapes. Not so nice for
architecture. I photographed a kitchen remodel for a contractor and the
cabinets looked warped. I had to go back with my 21 ASPH M and redo the
shoot. It's probably the only time the distortion would have mattered
since that was my last architectural job. 

Dave R 

-----Original Message-----
From: lug-bounces+drodgers=casefarms.com at leica-users.org
[mailto:lug-bounces+drodgers=casefarms.com at leica-users.org] On Behalf Of
Mark Rabiner
Sent: Friday, December 04, 2009 11:43 AM
To: Leica Users Group
Subject: Re: [Leica] Super-Wide suggestions

> Does anyone have any experience with the Voigtlander 20/3.5 SLII. I'm
> looking for a super wide to use along with my (converted to F) 28, 50
&
> 90 R primes on a D700.
> 
> I have a 17-35/2.8, but I want a prime. It's a weight thing. I want
> something in the 17-21 range. I don't need fast, but I do want compact
> and light. I keep coming back to the Voigtlander, but I read mixed
> reviews. I'm looking at options and I'd appreciate any feedback.
> 
> TIA
> Dave R
> 
> 
I hope they look better in person than the do in pictures.

I'd get the Nikon 18mm f/2.8 for your nikon.
http://www.kenrockwell.com/nikon/1828af.htm

Its gorgeous.

Mark William Rabiner




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