Nikon 35 vs Leica R 35 [Breath test]

[D_Odell]

Nikon 35 vs. Leica 35

Doing this test is was to decide if I should stick with the Leica line or move over to Zeiss ZF.

I made an breath test, with Nikon AIS F1.4 35 (Nikon mount) and a Leica
Summicron-r F2.0 35 (with a adapter ring to the EOS mount).
Al was done on a SGpro, but I can’t really judge the DOF in this test because
it’s to dark in the background, and no CC was used.

Both lenses were set to F2.8 and the aperture in the DVX100AE was F4.0.
The difference in colour is just from the each lens.

And my opinion on the first view I think the Leica scores more on the detail,
especially if you look at the beard you can see more detail in the Leica setup
than in Nikon.

Taken with the Leica lens.

Nikon lens.

H.264
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http://files.filefront.com/QT6+DV+PALmov/;9309892;/fileinfo.html
(Sorry for the bad upload page.)

My question is, should I continue to buy Leica lenses, or move over to
Zeiss ZF, for the Nikon mount?
Anyone who has tried Zeiss ZF on a DVX are very welcomed to answer, but others feel just as free.

Thanks!

 

[bwest]

I agree the Leica-R is looking better than the ais/35. I own this ais/1.4 and Im not real happy with it as of now, but Im not sure Ive given it a fair chance. I am experimenting with my UK adapter, and I did pick up an additional EOS mount.

It's a lot of fun... huh?

I just received two Zeiss c/y mounts, one Distagon the other Sonnar, 28mm and 135, with an EOS adapter. Whats nice is the c/y Zeiss cost me less than my ebay/KEH Nikons. Im finding the Zeiss easier on the eyes as you are this Leica-R.

I would like to try the Nikon 80-200 or 17-35mm or the ZS M42 Zeiss, but maybe after the SMC Takumars.

Cheap, better, faster... pick any two.

Thanks for the post.

oh I almost forgot... I dont expect to find a lense that doesnt breath, but I dont intend to do much racking.
Good Luck... looking forward to your next test!

 

[PaPa]

wow, i guess this shows just how untrained my eyes are to this type of thing. But if there is a difference, it is soo minimal that i would not make the upgrade.