06-13-2011, 08:52 AM
06-13-2011, 09:12 AM
The Leica 45/2.8 is also a plastic lens (at an insane price).
06-13-2011, 10:31 AM
[quote name='Klaus' timestamp='1307956367' post='9168']
The Leica 45/2.8 is also a plastic lens (at an insane price).
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"Certified with the name of world-renowned LEICA, the exceptional high image quality is guaranteed."
I reckon this confirms that these lenses are just branded but not designed by Leica.
Not that it matters if the quality is there but the premium pricing is a bit of a rip off.
The Leica 45/2.8 is also a plastic lens (at an insane price).
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"Certified with the name of world-renowned LEICA, the exceptional high image quality is guaranteed."
I reckon this confirms that these lenses are just branded but not designed by Leica.
Not that it matters if the quality is there but the premium pricing is a bit of a rip off.
06-13-2011, 11:05 AM
Well, I don't think there's generally anything wrong with plastic, since we're talking about a system that puts emphasis on light-weight. It always depends on the quality of the materials chosen, though.
And, honestly: when have you really needed a distance scale the last time? I certainly can live without one. Especially with non-landscape lenses.
However, I fully agree that the price is insane. We're talking about a 50/2.8 equivalent here.
I noticed that a hood has not been mentioned anywhere. Could it really be that it's not included?
-- Markus
And, honestly: when have you really needed a distance scale the last time? I certainly can live without one. Especially with non-landscape lenses.
However, I fully agree that the price is insane. We're talking about a 50/2.8 equivalent here.
I noticed that a hood has not been mentioned anywhere. Could it really be that it's not included?
-- Markus
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06-13-2011, 12:05 PM
[quote name='mst' timestamp='1307963129' post='9171']
Well, I don't think there's generally anything wrong with plastic, since we're talking about a system that puts emphasis on light-weight. It always depends on the quality of the materials chosen, though.
And, honestly: when have you really needed a distance scale the last time? I certainly can live without one. Especially with non-landscape lenses.
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I fully agree. In fact, I was thinking for a moment that the combo 14/2.5 + 25/1.4 + 45/2.8 would be a nice complete lightweight kit for me.
It is just that this lens has nothing that would justify the price.
Well, I don't think there's generally anything wrong with plastic, since we're talking about a system that puts emphasis on light-weight. It always depends on the quality of the materials chosen, though.
And, honestly: when have you really needed a distance scale the last time? I certainly can live without one. Especially with non-landscape lenses.
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I fully agree. In fact, I was thinking for a moment that the combo 14/2.5 + 25/1.4 + 45/2.8 would be a nice complete lightweight kit for me.
It is just that this lens has nothing that would justify the price.
06-13-2011, 05:18 PM
Makes the voigtlander even more attractive, even though it is MF.
06-13-2011, 08:14 PM
[quote name='Brightcolours' timestamp='1307985490' post='9179']
Makes the voigtlander even more attractive, even though it is MF.
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Most will prefer AF. I reckon the street price will be lower in the 720-770EUR range. Still not cheap though.
They will ultimately loose in the price battle with Sony if you ask me.
Makes the voigtlander even more attractive, even though it is MF.
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Most will prefer AF. I reckon the street price will be lower in the 720-770EUR range. Still not cheap though.
They will ultimately loose in the price battle with Sony if you ask me.
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06-13-2011, 08:23 PM
[quote name='Klaus' timestamp='1307996052' post='9185']
Most will prefer AF. I reckon the street price will be lower in the 720-770EUR range. Still not cheap though.
They will ultimately loose in the price battle with Sony if you ask me.
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Those dubious sites now talk about a 650 EUR initial street price for the Leica. Maybe Panasonic is playing the Sigma game. <img src='http://forum.photozone.de/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/dry.gif' class='bbc_emoticon' alt='<_<' />
I guess Sony will also put a price premium on its upcoming 24/1.7 for the Zeiss name alone.
Most will prefer AF. I reckon the street price will be lower in the 720-770EUR range. Still not cheap though.
They will ultimately loose in the price battle with Sony if you ask me.
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Those dubious sites now talk about a 650 EUR initial street price for the Leica. Maybe Panasonic is playing the Sigma game. <img src='http://forum.photozone.de/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/dry.gif' class='bbc_emoticon' alt='<_<' />
I guess Sony will also put a price premium on its upcoming 24/1.7 for the Zeiss name alone.
06-13-2011, 09:34 PM
[quote name='ThomasD' timestamp='1307966702' post='9172']
I fully agree. In fact, I was thinking for a moment that the combo 14/2.5 + 25/1.4 + 45/2.8 would be a nice complete lightweight kit for me.
It is just that this lens has nothing that would justify the price.
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I think that price is not far from a Sony A850 (FF) + Minolta 24/2.8 + Minolta 50/1.4 + Tamron 90/2.8 Macro <img src='http://forum.photozone.de/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/smile.gif' class='bbc_emoticon' alt='' />
I fully agree. In fact, I was thinking for a moment that the combo 14/2.5 + 25/1.4 + 45/2.8 would be a nice complete lightweight kit for me.
It is just that this lens has nothing that would justify the price.
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I think that price is not far from a Sony A850 (FF) + Minolta 24/2.8 + Minolta 50/1.4 + Tamron 90/2.8 Macro <img src='http://forum.photozone.de/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/smile.gif' class='bbc_emoticon' alt='' />
06-13-2011, 09:53 PM
[quote name='youpii' timestamp='1308000880' post='9189']
I think that price is not far from a Sony A850 (FF) + Minolta 24/2.8 + Minolta 50/1.4 + Tamron 90/2.8 Macro <img src='http://forum.photozone.de/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/smile.gif' class='bbc_emoticon' alt='' />
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Although you only would need an 28mm f5.6, 50mm f2.8 and 90mm f5.6 to be comparable... Should be a pretty light setup too with such lenses.
I think that price is not far from a Sony A850 (FF) + Minolta 24/2.8 + Minolta 50/1.4 + Tamron 90/2.8 Macro <img src='http://forum.photozone.de/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/smile.gif' class='bbc_emoticon' alt='' />
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Although you only would need an 28mm f5.6, 50mm f2.8 and 90mm f5.6 to be comparable... Should be a pretty light setup too with such lenses.