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That new Leica 25/1.4 mFT - Guest - 06-13-2011 A plastic Leica lens without a distance scale? That is funny. Some sites are speculating about prices in the range of 899 EUR. Even more funny. That new Leica 25/1.4 mFT - Klaus - 06-13-2011 The Leica 45/2.8 is also a plastic lens (at an insane price). That new Leica 25/1.4 mFT - Klaus - 06-13-2011 [quote name='Klaus' timestamp='1307956367' post='9168'] The Leica 45/2.8 is also a plastic lens (at an insane price). [/quote] "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. That new Leica 25/1.4 mFT - mst - 06-13-2011 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 That new Leica 25/1.4 mFT - Guest - 06-13-2011 [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. [/quote] 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. That new Leica 25/1.4 mFT - Brightcolours - 06-13-2011 Makes the voigtlander even more attractive, even though it is MF. That new Leica 25/1.4 mFT - Klaus - 06-13-2011 [quote name='Brightcolours' timestamp='1307985490' post='9179'] Makes the voigtlander even more attractive, even though it is MF. [/quote] 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. That new Leica 25/1.4 mFT - Guest - 06-13-2011 [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. [/quote] 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. That new Leica 25/1.4 mFT - youpii - 06-13-2011 [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. [/quote] 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='' /> That new Leica 25/1.4 mFT - Brightcolours - 06-13-2011 [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='' /> [/quote] 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. |