Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2003/04/30
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]I like 15mm on an SLR. I guess I've just had a hard time "seeing" a photo with the CV 15 mm viewfinder- but it IS a really high quality viewfinder. Maybe I just need more practice. Allen >Henry Ting wrote: >Voightlander 15mm > > >> I was like you at first, drawn by the urge to >> experiment with a super-wide. But that play-factor on >> a new-toy syndrome faded out in a hurry after using >> it. It's way too wide for landscape photography, too >> distorted for interior, too much of everything. Apart >> from all that, its a quality lens.<<< > >Sorry Henry yer wrong on all counts! ;-) Other than it's a quality lens. As >it is without question. > >And it truly is an amazing quality, as I have a problem when looking at >slides shot with the R8 and 15mm or CV 15mm on the M6 or 7. And I've run >tests and had other professionals try to tell which slide was shot with >which lens. 95% of the time they're wrong in their choice. > >It's a magical lens for almost everything you've said is wrong. The >difference is, knowing how to make the super-wide lens work for you and your >ability to see as a wide angle lens. > >I've used my R 15 3.5 since the early '80s as a main lens when shooting >travel and scenic assignments. And a number of medical shots in my first >medical book. Probably the most significant thing about this lens is... if >you have competitors and they don't have a 15 you can easily blow them right >out of the water without a worry. As your photography will have a wonderful >magical look to it that no other lens, well OK maybe the 12, which is tough >lens to use, however records amazing imagery also. > >Man without question, if Erik van der Meulen has an opportunity to use one >he should go for it right away. Sure there are a few things one must >learn.... hold the lens vertically and horizontally correct that's a given >with any wide angle lens, only that it requires greater care when using a 15 >or 12. And sure don't tilt down or up unless you want something very weird >looking. And if that's the case, tilt it wildly up or down for max effect. >And watch for some really cool stuff. ;-) Wild, but cool! :-) > >As far as interiors go, you can't get a better lens unless it's the 12mm ! >Shooting interiors wider is nearly always better than a 35, 28, 21 or others >within that range. Since I bought the 15mm for the R camera and shot >interior assignments I've never used any other lens, and because of that and >the results, I've acquired many more paid shoots for interiors. So from a >professional point of view and earning my keep, the 15mm is absolutely >perfect for interiors. :-) > >I realize my comments are in direct opposition to yours, however that's life >and experience that comes to bear in using equipment anytime. >ted > > > > > > > > > >-- >To unsubscribe, see http://mejac.palo-alto.ca.us/leica-users/unsub.html - -- To unsubscribe, see http://mejac.palo-alto.ca.us/leica-users/unsub.html