roger_michel

i use both the nikkors and sonnars on a regular basis. i on't use the "b" word, but the plasticity of the sonnar is noticeably better on most examples in my opinion. much better for standoff portrait work. having said that, the contrast performance of the nikkor is better and seems to have (probably as a result of the increased contrast) better resolution of fine detail. i use it for landscape, especially off a tripod where you see the small differences most easily. hope that helps!

<p>i love the grey paint! it is just right IMO. lovely deep color and nice non-reflective matte finish. i do agree about the chrome fittings, however. a custom job sometime...?</p>

<p>some of my favorite lenses are screw mount. i love the my old nikkor 50mms. i also have a rodenstock 50mm in LTM somewhere. and i love putting my 50cron asph from lemon & co on my iiiG body. there is something very civilized about the screw mount. the bayonet seems less elegant somehow. happy snaps!</p>

<p>I can still recall the day, quite vividly, when W/NW came into being here. i am so glad the tradition lives on. i hate to think how long it's been....<br> <img src="http://i153.photobucket.com/albums/s233/hurleyMWR/1896045-sm.jpg" alt="" width="200" height="141" /></p>

<p>I am also a huge fan of the Rollei GX. The TLR is a great compact format and the act of composing while looking down on the ground glass has always worked really well for me. it gives you an opportunity to consider the scene carefully in a way that eye level viewing just can't duplicate. The fact that the GX has all the mod cons is just icing on the cake! Good luck in your search.</p>