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.
The Leica 45/2.8 is also a plastic lens (at an insane price).
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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.
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?
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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.
Makes the voigtlander even more attractive, even though it is MF.
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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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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='
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