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Quality lens for landscape

Started Jun 13, 2013 | Questions
Sourze Forum Member • Posts: 94
Quality lens for landscape

Hi

I just got the Leica Summilux 25mm and I'm just amazed at the contrast and general IQ of this lens. Almost every photo i take with this lens just pops out, I feel I can just walk straight into the images i see on my screen.. For everyday use it's just perfect!

Now, I'm not that happy with my 12mm for landscape shots.. It has a great level of detail but it's harsh and dull compared to the 25mm. It has less microcontrast and I need to PP alot more to make my photos look natural. Even the 12-50 kit lens does a better job producing good contrast than the 12mm. In harsh light i choose the 12-50, in reall good light   (sunrise, sunset) i go for the 12mm..

So the question is, how are the 12-35, 9-18 and 7-14 lenses compared to the 12mm regarding contrast/microcontrast? I know these lenses are not as fast at the 12mm but that's not a problem.

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Len_Gee
Len_Gee Veteran Member • Posts: 9,880
Re: Quality lens for landscape

You mean the PanLeica 25mm f/1.4 in MFT mount or other?

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