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Anyone have any thoughts on the 50/4 FLE? This thread is an offshoot of discussion Woody and I started in another, unrelated thread, so thought I'd move it to avoid hijacking.
Have started tinkering with choice MF glass on, for now, a 1Ds2. Like the idea they can be used across a number of DSLR and MF platforms in SD mode. Like the form factor - wide lens barrel to grip, etc. The Hassy stop-down lever also does make stop-down work much quicker.
Loved the 110/2, but while it's reputation is well-founded, needed something faster focusing (110 has more a macro-esque focus travel for VERY selective DoF). Have guy's Mamiya 200/2.8 APO enroute, so curious how that performs.
Back on topic - am looking for a 35-to-70mm range lens that while not necessarily fast, is no slower then F4. Must be sharp across frame (bearing in mind a FF 35mm, so first 20mm of the MTF) starting WO and have easy stop-down mechanics (smooth focus, not too much travel, etc). $1000 is the upper limit. The lower the better obviously.
Three VERY different lenses that came to mind were: Leica 35-70/4, which I've been pondering for some time., the CZ 35-70/3.4 and Hassy 50/4 FLE. Not lenses you normally see talked about in the same breath, but lets dare to be different.
What I like about the Leica is the performance on paper across all three FLs looks (again on paper) similar to that of the 50/4 FLE.
In interest of fair disclosure, not fond of the idea of push-pull zoom in the CZ.
Any input, test shots anyone has on the above - or another lens suggestion would be appreciated.
Anyone have any thoughts on the 50/4 FLE? This thread is an offshoot of discussion Woody and I started in another, unrelated thread, so thought I'd move it to avoid hijacking.
Have started tinkering with choice MF glass on, for now, a 1Ds2. Like the idea they can be used across a number of DSLR and MF platforms in SD mode. Like the form factor - wide lens barrel to grip, etc. The Hassy stop-down lever also does make stop-down work much quicker.
Loved the 110/2, but while it's reputation is well-founded, needed something faster focusing (110 has more a macro-esque focus travel for VERY selective DoF). Have guy's Mamiya 200/2.8 APO enroute, so curious how that performs.
Back on topic - am looking for a 35-to-70mm range lens that while not necessarily fast, is no slower then F4. Must be sharp across frame (bearing in mind a FF 35mm, so first 20mm of the MTF) starting WO and have easy stop-down mechanics (smooth focus, not too much travel, etc). $1000 is the upper limit. The lower the better obviously.
Three VERY different lenses that came to mind were: Leica 35-70/4, which I've been pondering for some time., the CZ 35-70/3.4 and Hassy 50/4 FLE. Not lenses you normally see talked about in the same breath, but lets dare to be different.
What I like about the Leica is the performance on paper across all three FLs looks (again on paper) similar to that of the 50/4 FLE.
In interest of fair disclosure, not fond of the idea of push-pull zoom in the CZ.
Any input, test shots anyone has on the above - or another lens suggestion would be appreciated.