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Advice on 24mm and 17mm T/S lenses

Started 9 months ago | Discussions thread
Paul20
OP Paul20 Senior Member • Posts: 2,923
Re: Advice on 24mm MK2 and 17mm T/S lenses

BlueRay2 wrote:

Paul20 wrote:

If I post a photo from a 24 T/S people will say that's a sharp picture - which it will be.

But I use the lens in conjunction with other primes and zooms as - for example I use a Leica 24-90mm f/2.8-4 Vario-Elmarit-SL ASPH when I don't need to shift.

If you compare a photo from the T/S with Leica Zoom then you can see differences in quality - it's not stark - but there is a difference. It's not just the sharpness, I also find the T/S produces more saturated colours than other lenses and there is less micro contrast.

You could say that's an unfair comparison as they are different lens for different applications and I would accept that. I accept that you trade some performance for utility with tilt shifts.

I'm not criticising the lens, Its been fantastic, its paid for itself many times since I bought it. But it is 13 years old now and I was just wondering whether there is anything better out there. I looked at Schneider but from what I understand, for the money there is little increase in quality.

Thanks,

Paul

i don't remember you indicating whether it is TS 24 mk1 or mk2? there is a difference in optics and the wheels that move the lens to shift and tilt.

im talking about the MK2 version.

thanks

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Leica M9 Leica SL2 Leica Summilux-M 50mm f/1.4 ASPH Voigtlander 35mm F2.5 Color Skopar Leica SL 24-90mm F2.8-4
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