biglouis
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Damn! I want that lens now!BTW, more Batis 25/2 images have been added to Zeiss gallery: https://www.flickr.com/photos/carlzeisslenses/sets/72157651844166930/with/17360050739/
LouisB
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Damn! I want that lens now!BTW, more Batis 25/2 images have been added to Zeiss gallery: https://www.flickr.com/photos/carlzeisslenses/sets/72157651844166930/with/17360050739/
I gave in last week and ordered the 25mm.Damn! I want that lens now!
Me too. Along w the new A7RII.Damn! I want that lens now!
LouisB
I resemble that remark!true GAS addicts.
May be not.You often get what you pay for here.
Apparently a good/great lens can become part of a scam if it is manufactured by a wrong (tm) subcontractor or co-developed with a wrong (tm) party. Things like sharpness, bokeh, color rendering, reliability, weather-sealing, features/usability, QA etc. are irrelevant in this context.What scam?
Your benchmarks on how things are designed and fabricated are very spacious!Apparently a good/great lens can become part of a scam if it is manufactured by a wrong (tm) subcontractor or co-developed with a wrong (tm) party. Things like sharpness, bokeh, color rendering, reliability, weather-sealing, features/usability, QA etc. are irrelevant in this context.
Again, personally I do not care if these lenses are put together in Kardashian's basement or designed by chimpanzee with a reading disorder if they perform optically, are reliable/robust, QA is consistent and service/support works.
Yes, I may be on my own here but I see no difference between using my Zeiss Loxia 2/35 and the Summicron 35/2 I sold. In fact, I prefer the more modern ergonomics, and I mean the shape and feel of the lens controls over the Leica ones.biglouis
So are you getting out of Leica like so many I know?
You're not alone and I've dumped most of my M lenses and my M bodies last year except a few in case Leica ever makes a body too good for me to pass up. If Sony makes a Monochrome body though I'd dump those last few lenses and put just about anything Leica out of my mind. I agree that while not as extensive in lens choice yet there are some excellent one in the FE lineup combined with adequate ones that get the job done even if they aren't for my personal kit.Yes, I may be on my own here but I see no difference between using my Zeiss Loxia 2/35 and the Summicron 35/2 I sold. In fact, I prefer the more modern ergonomics, and I mean the shape and feel of the lens controls over the Leica ones.
Likewise, my 50/2.8 could not really compete with the 55/1.8 and my 90/2.8 I sold because I anticipate that either the Batis 85 or the forthcoming 90/2.8 will be equal to if not better.
I am sure others have different opinions and will disagree but I feel the more the Sony system has matured the safer it is to invest in.
I always forecast that Sony would end up owning the camera space: they are the Microsoft of consumer electronics and frankly it seems my prophecy is coming true.
Just my two cents.
LouisB
Apparently a good/great lens can become part of a scam if it is manufactured by a wrong (tm) subcontractor or co-developed with a wrong (tm) party. Things like sharpness, bokeh, color rendering, reliability, weather-sealing, features/usability, QA etc. are irrelevant in this context.
Again, personally I do not care if these lenses are put together in Kardashian's basement or designed by chimpanzee with a reading disorder if they perform optically, are reliable/robust, QA is consistent and service/support works.
Any predictions (even if based on personal needs) is always contentious on a forum. So, I shall be quiet regarding that. :angel:Yes, I may be on my own here but I see no difference between using my Zeiss Loxia 2/35 and the Summicron 35/2 I sold. In fact, I prefer the more modern ergonomics, and I mean the shape and feel of the lens controls over the Leica ones.
Likewise, my 50/2.8 could not really compete with the 55/1.8 and my 90/2.8 I sold because I anticipate that either the Batis 85 or the forthcoming 90/2.8 will be equal to if not better.
I am sure others have different opinions and will disagree but I feel the more the Sony system has matured the safer it is to invest in.
I always forecast that Sony would end up owning the camera space: they are the Microsoft of consumer electronics and frankly it seems my prophecy is coming true.
Just my two cents.
LouisB