Yeah, This guy is pretty arrogant.. :)
Larry
Subject: Re: [Leica] OM vs. Leica Lens tests, was How good/bad/terrible is the
R4?
From: "Dan States" <dstate1@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Date: Wed, 22 Aug 2001 00:07:34 +0000
So, do we really believe that the old Olympus 90 is as good or better than
the new APO-Summicron? For that matter, according to this site, the old
Summicron 90 R is nearly as good as the new APO. I own the R and while it is
fine for it's day, it sure as hell is not going to match the new APO.
According to the rating scale, a c rating indicates the performance is
unacceptable above 5x7 enlargment. Quite a suprise to many APO and non APO
users Im sure, as they will now realize that their lenses should not be used
at f2 for anything larger than a 5x. Jeepers, time to toss my slides.
Some of the Leica lenses are VERY old, and are being tested on Olympus
bodies.
While I agree from experience that some of the Olympus stuff was/is quite
good, it is a little far fetched to say they were/are at the top of the
game.
Sorry, but this is a test site that doesn't pass the test of good science.
Ahh, the internet, where myth and science are one...
Best wishes
Dan States
> > The Olympus OM system also has a good reputation for macro work. The 50
> > mm f/2 and 90 mm f/2 are reputed to be the equal of Leica glass. The 4T
> > body is available (used) for about the same $$ as the Contax, and a "2"
> > series for around $200. You could also pick up a 50 mm /f3.5 for $160,
> > and get a 50 mm f/1.8 for another $30 for non-macro work. The 50 will
> > get down to 1:2 on its own, and 1:1 with a 25 mm extension tube.
> >
> > See this site for a detailed OM lens tests:
> >
> > http://members.aol.com/olympusom/lenstests/default.htm
>
Skip Williams wrote:
> Well Gary, It looks like the LUG has been beating up your testing
> methodology a bit this week. I hope you have your vest on. They're quite
> a contrary and Solms-centered bunch over there. In general, they don't have
> much REALLY good to say about anything else except the German glass.
>
> Look here:
> http://mejac.palo-alto.ca.us/leica-users/v20/topics1.html
> The thread is entitled: [Leica] OM vs. Leica Lens tests, was How
> good/bad/terrible is the R4?, on Aug 21
>
> Keep on with your efforts, we all appreciate them.
>
> Skip
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