In a message dated 2000-01-21 4:49:05 PM Eastern Standard Time,
jpendley@xxxxxxxxxxxxx writes:
<< Thanks for the tip, Doris; I didn't know anything about these new lenses.
Actually, there are two main reasons I am considering Olympus. One is how
small and light they are; the main one is the reputation for optical
quality. I doubt that Konica optics would be up to Oly (or Leica
standards). Do you disagree?
Thanks again
John
>>
Hi John,
I must respectively disagree. The Konica M lenses are getting very good
to rave reviews as are the Cosina Bessa lenses. The following is a post from
the LUG (Leica Users Group):
Alex
A tip to European LUGers:
I just got the latest issue of the German FotoMagazin in
my mailbox (February issue).
They have a 2 page article with pictures of the Bessa R,
and tests of the 25-35-50-75 mm lenses. The lenses got
splendid results:
Skopar 25/4.0 (9.8)
Ultron 35/1.7 (9.6)
Nokton 50/1.5 (9.0)
Heliar 75/2.5 (9.8)
For reference, some M-lenses:
Summicron 35/2.0 non-asph (9.4)
Summilux 50/1.4 (9.2)
Summicron 50/2.0 (9.6)
Elmarit 90/2.8 (9.6)
In short, terrific results for the new Bessa lenses...
[There is also a comparison of R-lenses and Zeiss lenses
(for Contax SLR:s)]
A Bessa R is reported to cost less than 2000 DM
(complete with either the 35 or 50 mm lens). A black
75/2.5 will cost 849 DM, according to www.ringfoto.de
(They have not updated with Bessa R info yet).
I am not so keen on the Konica Hexar, as I like manual
wind lever better than a noisy winder on this type of
camera. But the Bessa R & lenses is really nice, I
think!
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