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Not sure I would use the VM 15 as an example of good lens design., really like the lens but why is the petal hood not removeable and you really cannot mount/dis-mount the lens without holding it ...

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Too much time on my hands

Colour has slowly started to arrive in this part of the world.

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Hi Andre Yes I agree, it's a phenomenally good lanscape lens. The Zeiss Distagon 21 had been my primary go to lens for years when I was shooting with Canon bodies as well as adapted to my Sony ...

Thanks for the comparison Based on my quick look the GM is definately sharper in the corners compared to the Zeiss. Look forward to more testing.

One of the local waterfalls, taken with the A7R2 and Leica Tri-Elmar @ 16mm

Jack, Fred Miranda has a great thread omn his site comparing the 2 as well as the Loxia, you might want to check it out, lots of samples.

It's surprisingly good even when compared to the Loxia, that was what surprised me the most, I expected it to do well againgt the VC so no surprises there. There is plently to like if you are a ...

I use a number of Leica and Zeiss m-mount lenses on the A7R2 including: Leica 90 M APO - works well with no issues, very sharp wide open, not a huge fan of the bokeh, I prefer the non-APO version. ...

Same here Jim, I have the Wate for travel, couldn't imagine it needing to be any smaller. I think I might add the Loxia 21 to supplement the 21mm side of the Wate.

Bonito sitio! The Alentejo coastline is on my list of places to photograph.

I don't usually photograph birds although I have always had a fascination with them. I saw this guys resting on my property fence enjoying the late day sunshine. Wish the wire wasn't in the way.

Beautiful lighting on this one, my favourite of the set.

This was taken with the Sony A7R2 using a Canon 50 f 0.95 "Dream" lens made in the mid sixties that has been converted to Leica M-mount. Jose

That is very true. as much as I enjoy using modern glass, I always find the images from the older legacy glass much more appealing to me.