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Thanks Werner. Yes that was quite helpful. I tried out the Loxia 50mm so I have experience with the tight o-ring fit and the lack of area to grip while twisting it on and off. But I'm happy to hear that so far it seems fairly sharp on the corners. I'll check back with you in a few months to see what you think then. A good 21mm landscape lens is something I've been interested in for a good while.Hi John,
thank's for you remarks.
Regarding the Loxia 21 i can't give a final verdict because the lens is quite new for me and i need a little more shooting with it.
So far i am very impressed overall, the size, it's very small, is beautiful as it is the build quality.
The lens has a seal at the mount and to mount it to the cam you need quite some force, holding the lens close to the mount while mounting is not the way to go because focus ring and aperture ring are very close nearby.
You can easily change the aperture ring while focusing.
My first impressions about the optics are very good (looks very sharp to the extremes) as well but as said i need more time and different situations with it (finding out about field curvature etc...).
I was using the Distagon ZE 2.8/21 with Metabones adaptor before, this combination is fantastic but way to heavy and very big. I expect the Loxia to be as good but much more handy. The lens is expensive.
I hope that helped a little bit...
Cheers
werner
Hi John, I know that question was aimed at Werner but I did write you out a Loxia 21mm Pro's and Con's list on the other thread when you asked the question over there...hoping that it would be of some help to you (not sure if you saw it or not)...Cheers BarryWerner:
I think your composition demonstrates the strength of the true wide angle lens and where to use it. Excellent. I am very interested in the Loxia 21mm (and some of the Voigtlander ultras coming out soon). Would you be willing to critique the 21mm? i'm interested in the overall character but also any technical weaknesses you may have found.
Thanks
Hi Barry:Hi John, I know that question was aimed at Werner but I did write you out a Loxia 21mm Pro's and Con's list on the other thread when you asked the question over there...hoping that it would be of some help to you (not sure if you saw it or not)...Cheers Barry
http://www.getdpi.com/forum/sony/57143-fun-21mm-loxia-2.html#post680807
Barry, shouldn't Doc Martin and Louisa be in there somewhere?Taken a couple of hours ago (BLENCOMO)
Please click on “Enlargement” below....Many thanks Barry
Thanks Joe....21mm is a great lens...I'm thoroughly enjoying it at the moment. :thumbup:Barry, shouldn't Doc Martin and Louisa be in there somewhere?
You're really rockin' the Loxia 21mm. Well done.
Joe
I was set on getting one too, renouncing to the Batis which still can't be found in stock here, while the Loxia is announced available in 2-3 weeks. But I'm a bit worried by your remark that the hyper focal is hard to find due to the very short course of the focusing ring between 2m and infinite.Thanks Joe....21mm is a great lens...I'm thoroughly enjoying it at the moment. :thumbup:
Hi Annna...Just a bit of pre-testing is all that is required, it's not insurmountable just a little annoying, I wouldn't let that put you off getting one!I was set on getting one too, renouncing to the Batis which still can't be found in stock here, while the Loxia is announced available in 2-3 weeks. But I'm a bit worried by your remark that the hyper focal is hard to find due to the very short course of the focusing ring between 2m and infinite.