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So Dave, when are going to make the leap and join us in "A7/A7R Land"? :watch:Although my comments don't specifically relate to these lenses when used in conjunction with a A7 or A7r...
The later Leica M90/2.8 is simply the best for the money IMO. A vastly under-rated lens that fits the A7/A7R perfectly … nice balance and well dampened manual focus as one would expect of Leica.
I also use the M75/2AA which is spectacular wide open … a nice balance of modern acuity and old school dreamy.
If you want AF, then the A mount lenses using the LAEA4 SLT adapter with built-in Phase Detection AF motor gives you the fastest AF possible with these A7 cameras. Adapted Canon or Nikon lenses are snail slow in comparison. Not a small or inexpensive solution if you do not already own A mount lenses like I do.
- Marc
Well Bill you talked me into it..... I just have to see if the Leica 135 is as good as your image shows. Ordered one and should have it on Friday.I have the 135 mm Apo Telyt M and tried it for the first time today. This was a test, not a work of art! Processed with C1 defaults only. Wide open.
Just as soon as some unknown benefactor comes along and tells me my photography must reach the next level, and so I am bequeathed both a A7 and A7r along with the 35mm f2.8 and 55mm f1.8, in order for my artistic talents to grow . Next to that, it's simply a matter of saving my pennies as I no longer need convincing how impressive this system is so far. In the meantime I will have to live vicariously thorough yours and many others here on Getdpi, posting their superb imagery.So Dave, when are going to make the leap and join us in "A7/A7R Land"? :watch:
Joe
Guy, isn't that lens kinda large when mounted on the A7/A7R, especially with an adapter? I had one in my Nikon days and it seemed large even on the D800E.Zeiss 135 F2 Apo. Sort of the end of story. I found nothing better yet
I have the older Leica Elmarit-R 180/2.8 (series VIII filter, 2.9lbs) that I'll be working with. I don't bother to try to hand-hold it in general: it's just too darn heavy. Luckily, it has a tripod mount built in.Leica APO 180/3.4 comes to mind.
I shot it yesterday on my A7R handheld.
With IBIS one could focus manually much better though.
Images seem fine. Will try on tripod next.