tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1320126156594375642.post3288604038469007769..comments2024-03-27T11:02:08.037-05:00Comments on LEICA Barnack Berek Blog: FACTS AND FIGURES ABOUT WHAT SETS LEICA APART FROM NIKON, CANON …LEICA Barnack Berek Bloghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09055435560407011075noreply@blogger.comBlogger17125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1320126156594375642.post-41506058616378614082018-09-19T22:55:43.302-05:002018-09-19T22:55:43.302-05:00I’ve been your silent reader for quite some time a...I’ve been your silent reader for quite some time and now I’m delighted to say that I’m inspired by your articles. You have shared very valuable information and knowledge that people should recognise. Thank you for sharing. I would love to see more updates from you.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.phillro.com.au/product-category/elcometer-inspection-equipment/" rel="nofollow">Elcometer</a>Nina Athenahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11942457078940283392noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1320126156594375642.post-48886981206373835982017-11-02T11:47:21.499-05:002017-11-02T11:47:21.499-05:00Even if I already knew about it, it is always impr...Even if I already knew about it, it is always impressive to read how Leica makes their lenses, and what sets them apart from the rest.<br />I am really proud to be Ambassador of such tradition, craftsmanship and constant aim to perfection!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1320126156594375642.post-53392001377836775412017-10-28T08:18:56.040-05:002017-10-28T08:18:56.040-05:00The reason being that fluctuations in performance ...The reason being that fluctuations in performance from one lens to the next are substantially higher than is the case with Leica lenses.LEICA Barnack Berek Bloghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09055435560407011075noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1320126156594375642.post-2035021120053288502017-10-28T01:39:49.604-05:002017-10-28T01:39:49.604-05:00A friend who shot only Nikon would by five or six ...A friend who shot only Nikon would by five or six of the same lens whenever he purchased a new one. He then shot with all the lenses and compared images. He would choose the best and and return the rest.stevehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10561585146059488189noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1320126156594375642.post-17571794879927965932017-10-27T17:03:08.784-05:002017-10-27T17:03:08.784-05:00MeeHow Bageensky answered:
Heinz Richter point tak...MeeHow Bageensky answered:<br />Heinz Richter point taken. I was, of course, referring to the M system, not any other where such precision could be justified much easier. Interesting conversation though, thank you.LEICA Barnack Berek Bloghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09055435560407011075noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1320126156594375642.post-23222695612868139242017-10-27T17:02:09.286-05:002017-10-27T17:02:09.286-05:00I can't disagree with what you say. However, e... I can't disagree with what you say. However, even though Leicas are imminently suited for 'the decisive moment' photography, this is by far not the only reason people chose the Leica over other cameras, and we must also consider that the Leica M system is far from being the only Leica system available. We cannot expect Leica to sacrifice overall quality and potential performance of any of their cameras just because they are often used in situations where the full potential often cannot be met.LEICA Barnack Berek Bloghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09055435560407011075noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1320126156594375642.post-57046456052618345062017-10-27T17:01:48.125-05:002017-10-27T17:01:48.125-05:00MeeHow Bageensky answered:
Heinz Richter impressiv...MeeHow Bageensky answered:<br />Heinz Richter impressive, indeed. But then again - one would question if, given the fact it’s meant for such ‘imprecise’ use, it’s appropriate to create such gems when not used to the potential...? For precise architectural shots I use P1/IQ3 100mp, but Leica is for the ‘decisive moment’ photography. Rarely (if!) sharp as above. Sounds like an overkill. Don’t get me wrong, I love ‘Leica look’ (especially film) but sharpness in Leica was never my main concern, yet it clearly (unnecessarily?) drives the price.LEICA Barnack Berek Bloghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09055435560407011075noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1320126156594375642.post-65258600592251257052017-10-27T16:32:43.944-05:002017-10-27T16:32:43.944-05:00We must separate results that are influenced by th... We must separate results that are influenced by the situation of the moment from the times when everything can and is done correctly. Leicas are the premier instrument for street photography. Unfortunately the "nature of the beast" is such that not everything can be done in such situations as correctly as it should. subject movement, possible lack of depth of field are just a few of those influences. The other side of the coin are images that are taken when deliberate, accurate focusing and all else can be done correctly. In those situations, including using the best aperture setting on the lens, a Leica can and will deliver results that rival those of larger format cameras.LEICA Barnack Berek Bloghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09055435560407011075noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1320126156594375642.post-60933454476511917082017-10-27T16:32:19.270-05:002017-10-27T16:32:19.270-05:00MeeHow Bageensky wrote:
Great read...but with all ...MeeHow Bageensky wrote:<br />Great read...but with all this precision techniques put into production of these beauties, one is left with ‘substandard’ operation based on a vague approximation of human eye/fingers (when focusing) under the pressure of the moment to be captured. Meaning - the human factor fails this process or am I wrong? I’m yet to find a Leica shot that is sharper than average.. it almost seems that it all works in laboratory, not really in the field. In fact, most iconic Leica shots out there are not sharp at all. Beauty of photography, I guess. Please correct me if I’m wrong.LEICA Barnack Berek Bloghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09055435560407011075noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1320126156594375642.post-73316009160556462212017-10-27T14:31:16.786-05:002017-10-27T14:31:16.786-05:00You are mistaken. The labeling of the lens in the...You are mistaken. The labeling of the lens in the photograph clearly reads "Leica Apo Telyt R 1:3.4 180" The R designation means that it is a lens for the former Leica reflex cameras. Not everything Leica made was for the M system.LEICA Barnack Berek Bloghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09055435560407011075noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1320126156594375642.post-11038306909671736402017-10-27T14:30:59.552-05:002017-10-27T14:30:59.552-05:00Dimitris Georgopoulos wrote:
The lens in the photo...Dimitris Georgopoulos wrote:<br />The lens in the photo is not an 180 / 3.4 but an Apo-Telyt 3.4 /135 mm. The only 180mm lens in the M system is the Tele-Elmarit 2.8/180mm of the Visoflex System.LEICA Barnack Berek Bloghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09055435560407011075noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1320126156594375642.post-33235952065321814622017-10-27T14:02:59.485-05:002017-10-27T14:02:59.485-05:00No. Even now Leica is being severely criticized f...No. Even now Leica is being severely criticized for having a manufacturing plant in Portugal. Especially non-Leica owners seem to be hung up on the 'made in Germany' label, conveniently forgetting that a lot of the Nikon or canon equipment they use is made in countries other than Japan. The same thing happened when Leica had their manufacturing facility in Midland, Ontario. What many didn't realize that for a while, the majority of Leica lenses were designed at the Midland plant after their chief lens designer started working there. I don't think it really matters. We Germans don't have some mystical extra capability to make things. In the end it is the standards a company sets, where those standards are being adhered to is ultimately of no consequence.LEICA Barnack Berek Bloghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09055435560407011075noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1320126156594375642.post-35080504125833012342017-10-27T13:58:08.375-05:002017-10-27T13:58:08.375-05:00Wouldn't Leica be better off to select a lower...Wouldn't Leica be better off to select a lower cost labor market to manufacture their goods? Wouldn't that make them more competitive?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1320126156594375642.post-21367197300851888622017-10-27T13:56:34.342-05:002017-10-27T13:56:34.342-05:00Not at all, of course they could. But with the pr...Not at all, of course they could. But with the production methods (mass production) they have chosen for themselves, it is impossible to do so.LEICA Barnack Berek Bloghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09055435560407011075noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1320126156594375642.post-87591343577229416362017-10-27T13:55:16.276-05:002017-10-27T13:55:16.276-05:00Are you seriously suggesting that Nikon and Canon ...Are you seriously suggesting that Nikon and Canon are incapable to make lenses like Leica?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1320126156594375642.post-23680780541807755172017-10-27T13:54:25.941-05:002017-10-27T13:54:25.941-05:00Without a doubt.Without a doubt.LEICA Barnack Berek Bloghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09055435560407011075noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1320126156594375642.post-87647071204584712772017-10-27T13:16:32.081-05:002017-10-27T13:16:32.081-05:00Heinz, there are six reasons, there is only one re...Heinz, there are six reasons, there is only one reason. Leica is Leica!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15322239861998465600noreply@blogger.com