landscape Strata (Leica)

I compared three lenses by taking similar pictures with equivalent focal lengths and apertures.  The attached image detail facilitates comparison.  The other picture has a similar name.  Here are some technical details:  

Camera:  Leica M6

Crop Factor:  1.00

Film:  Kodak Tmax 400 film

ISO:  400

Lens:  Leica 28/2.8, not aspherical

Shutter:  unknown, I usually overexpose one and underexpose one.

Aperture:  f/2.8

Background Blur Index (see my blur presentation):  10.0

I like this one out of the 3 you posted best for some reason... I like the sharpness of the focus and the way it evolves into a blur on the rocks beyond. I'm not that much of a technical person myself, but have often enjoyed reading your comments and impressions on various PN photos in the past. Very interesting try-outs and comparisons, Jamie..! ( I wish you would do these with Nikon lenses as well :-)   Best regards to you, Marjolein

I have owned two different examples of the Leica 28-mm, f/2.8, pre-aspherical lens made in Canada - both sold now as I try different things.  Leica is careful about out-of-focus areas, and I think that's what you've noticed.

Luckily, long ago I chose the Canon system.  Most other lenses can be mounted on a Canon camera using a simple adaptor ring, but the reverse is often difficult and requires optical compromises.  I've enjoyed using various lens systems on my Canon:  C/Y (Zeiss), M42 (Zeiss), R (Leica), and OM (Olympus).  Perhaps I'll give Nikon a try as you suggest.  Thanks Marjolein.  best, jamie

I take groups of pictures of the same scene with different lenses to

compare the lenses - matching images are in the same folder. Leave a

comment if you're interested, and I'll send you a link to the presentation.

Best regards

PDE

but not just formal.  interesting in other ways, I think.  Thanks Pierre.  best, jamie