accwai Posted February 1, 2020 Share Posted February 1, 2020 On 1/30/2020 at 2:15 PM, Ralf11 said: I actually think there is something about Leica lenses, and not just the old ones that sell for $4,000 to $9,000 either. I use the 'cheap' Panasonic-Leica lenses on my m43 cameras (one was only $300 used) and they do seem to render differently - on landscapes the clouds look real special. Maybe distortion but eu-optic distortion... Would it be possible to post some examples for the benefit of us not so advanced? Quote It seems there are 3 effects going on: 1. Bokeh effects, as you mentioned (esp. avoidance of 'ring' or donut shapes) 2. micro-contrast 3. Leica "Glow" - which is clearly due to spherical aberrations in the old lenses and the effects on highlights Interestingly, the modern trend in lens design is to make them razor sharp all the way across even in corners, and more accurate. So does this have Leica glow or not? On 1/30/2020 at 4:05 AM, marce said: [...] I judge a picture on its merits not what it was taken on... Would 17+" of carbon ceramic and 10 pistons in a caliper be worthy of consideration then? Link to comment
accwai Posted February 3, 2020 Share Posted February 3, 2020 On 2/1/2020 at 3:54 PM, Ralf11 said: here are some examples (old Leica lenses & mostly portraiture): https://www.artphotoacademy.com/the-leica-look/ You mean like these? On 2/2/2020 at 10:24 AM, jabbr said: In contrast the R line never really did it for me. So would these be acceptable? Quote My Canon 200/1.8 is an exceptional portrait lens that doubles as a high speed indoor sports lens. Oh yes, the Great Whites are totally awesome! Quote There are entire forums where these issues are debated. Personally I'd much rather see examples than debates. They say a picture is worth a thousand words. But that's just me. Link to comment
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