Guy Mancuso
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Leica didn't need to cya re the M8 and M9 lack of AA filter. If I did weddings I might worry about moire but have had M8/9 for 5-6 years and run into moire rarely. Now the 800E is 2x the resolution of the M9 (okay, 2x the number of pixels) so that may be a difference, but I ordered one and am not wringing my hands - other than I don't have it yet.
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Putting aside possible production differences for the moment, it was precisely the 25% of each side of the outer frame where performance in the samples tried, fell short for large format prints done as test runs for a client. A number of us independently came to the same conclusion with the same lenses used for testing. The detail in those outer portions of the frame were considerably weak(er). Maybe there is really something to the notion that this lens performs considerably better on the D800 vs. Nikon's 12MP pro bodies (bodies used for testing) and that is what you and Uwe are observing.....possibly due to the D800's sensor design. If more keep making this same observation, it might be worth persuing the reasons why. I'd welcome such improved performance whatever the reasons might be, since a range like 24-120, and having constant aperture of f4 combined with VR all add up to a desirable walk around lens. I'm sure a bit down the road I'll have a chance to retest this lens on a D800 and re-evaluate.Ah not really -- I know you also look for and see the exact same things I look for (and see) in lenses. The reality for both of us (and Guy too) is isn't only about resolution, but lots of other factors that mostly relate to the subjects we each like to shoot
It's certainly possible there was a production difference, but I will add that I am very impressed with close-up performance on this lens, at least central 2/3rds of frame. In fact, it focuses very close and obtains semi-macro magnifications at very acceptable resolutions. No, it will not replace a dedicated macro, but it is more than just decent for the occasional close-up grab.
Jack..... you are right, though it does depend on the subject matter. I use generic 0, 5, 10 shift both for portrait and landscape LCCs for my 60mm lens especially if my subject matter has very neutral areas. This eliminates having to fool around with this at image time and I have yet to be disappointed with the results.Guy, two comments:
1) First is look at the top right of your Phase sky in the second series -- you have magenta which is possibly from no LCC? I stand by what I've said before, folks really need an LCC on P65+/IQ160 up with tech cam capture for most accurate color.
I think it's more about me being so OCD and finding weird stuff in files :facesmack:Thanks Jack for pointing it out, it went unnoticed on my end. Just a busy day