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Subject: [Leica] X Pro Question
From: frank.dernie at btinternet.com (FRANK DERNIE)
Date: Sat, 24 Aug 2013 17:46:54 +0100 (BST)
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The Fuji lenses for the Xpan are superb too!



>________________________________
> From: Jeffery Smith <jsmith342 at gmail.com>
>To: Leica Users Group <lug at leica-users.org> 
>Sent: Saturday, 24 August 2013, 16:47
>Subject: Re: [Leica] X Pro Question
> 
>
>The Fuji medium format Texas Leicas were legendary for their sharp lenses. 
>Fuji didn't disappoint with the Xpro lenses.
>
>Jeffery
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>
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>On Aug 24, 2013, at 12:58 AM, Gerry Walden <gerry.walden at me.com> wrote:
>
>> The 35mm X lens from Fuji is probably the sharpest lens I have ever used. 
>> It has been computed to exactly match the camera and the crop factor it 
>> is designed for: it has no need to be a compromise between a film lens 
>> and a digital lens. IMHO when you are shooting with the Fuji X-Pro1 you 
>> forget about the fact that it is a 1.5x crop. You just know the scope of 
>> the lenses that you use.
>> 
>> Gerry
>> 
>> Gerry Walden
>> +44 (0)23 8046 3076 or
>> +44 (0)797 287 7932
>> www.gwpics.com
>> 
>> On 24 Aug 2013, at 06:18, David Ching <davidhhching at yahoo.com.sg> 
>> wrote:
>> 
>>> Have you tried the Fuji 35mm lens considered the best lens by many? 
>>> 
>>> Your point about Leica M lenses being compromised is very interesting. 
>>> The view that there are lenses for digital and for film holds true for 
>>> you then. I do own both the Rokkor M 40mm and 90mm. As they film lenses? 
>>> 
>>> What do feel about the crop factor of the Fuji? Perhaps this exaggerates 
>>> the quality of the lenses. Until we get a FF Fuji, it seems unfair to 
>>> somehow "discount" Leica M lenses or compare them.
>>> 
>>> Always read your articles with much respect. 
>>> 
>>> 
>>> 
>>> 
>>> 
>>> David Ching
>>> 
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