Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2009/12/04
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]The 20 is a very good lens. The 18 (all versions) is sharp enough, in
general but has nasty moustache distortion.
The VC 20 is quite nice; no better than the Nikkor but also has auto
diaphragm but not AF. If you don't want/need AF the earlier Nikkor
20/3.5 with 52mm filter threads is excellent and would be my choice.
>Why not Nikon's 20/2.8? A bit faster and a great lens.
>
>Chris
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>Developed from my iHolga
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>On Dec 4, 2009, at 8:26 AM, David Rodgers <drodgers at casefarms.com> wrote:
>
>> Does anyone have any experience with the Voigtlander 20/3.5 SLII. I'm
>> looking for a super wide to use along with my (converted to F) 28, 50 &
>> 90 R primes on a D700.
>>
>> I have a 17-35/2.8, but I want a prime. It's a weight thing. I want
>> something in the 17-21 range. I don't need fast, but I do want compact
>> and light. I keep coming back to the Voigtlander, but I read mixed
>> reviews. I'm looking at options and I'd appreciate any feedback.
>>
>> TIA
>> Dave R
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