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Great Video!! picked up yesterday. just waiting for it to arrive. Also, as far as the aperture ring, I was thinking just taping it up with some gaff tape

To all the Leica fundamentalists present on this site, I would ask them to inquire to know where Thypoch comes from before uttering their disparaging remarks about this manufacturer. This confirms the indigence of the uneducated people’s words on subjects they believe to know but which they only touch, period !

Herr Kaufmann will soon start to lose sleep over these Chinese lenses!

Good video thank you. A few points. - recovery of shadows is not dynamic range. The way you measured that was incorrect and should be done with a properly exposed photo. - I had to laugh a bit (not in a mean way) at 1600 iso max on the Fuji. What did you used to do with things like the 5d2, exposure stack everything ? The Sony, I can say from experience, is good for a decent size print to the highest available iso. Up to and including 12800 it requires very little noise reduction. So I get it for video I suppose but photography expand your horizons mate!

Hey Alex are you using the SL3 w/ Lightroom ? My understanding is that camera matching profile isn't supported w/ the SL3

I still think the Leica still looked much nicer in real world in how nice it made the model look. It was a subtle but significant difference IMHO. That is often what I found when comparing Leica with other lenses I tried that are meant to be just as sharp etc. The character is still much nicer in real world use.

It is a little bit of a cop out to shoot m mount lenses on Nikon. Come on use a M body Alex 🤪. On a serious note, I have adapted the 50 lux to many other cameras, but I feel it performs like it intended to be only on M bodies, in terms of rendering and color. From what I understand Leica is about balance, a clinically sharp lens is not desirable to most Leica shooters. And for a portrait photographer you sure shoot a lot of cabbage and random objects. I believe 50 lux is one of my favorite portrait lenses of all times, shoot more portraits 😂

Haven’t seen any videos in a while. Did Alex and Leica get a divorce ? What did I miss? I heard the word hideous used for 50 lux and couldn’t hold in my laugh 😂

If you love photography and money is no object go for the Q3 otherwise if you're middle class and need a travel camera the choice is clear, go for the x100v

The 50lux ASPH v2 11728 shares the same optical formula with the old one 11891 which debuted back in 2004, not surprising it’s showing its age.

i wonder if you have a bad copy of the 50 Summilux? the Summilux (also) has FLE so the sharpness should be consistent (at least in the center) for the entire focus range.

Thanks for this video, but I don't see a "test" here. Since you compare the two lenses at full aperture (and at ƒ/1.4, the resolving power of the lens is no longer visible on the background, making any evaluation of the lens impossible) You are not the only CZcamsr to supposedly "test" lenses only at wide aperture. And that proves how much the functioning of a lens (and a diaphragm ring) is totally misunderstood by the vast majority of "testers". The laughable attempt to interpret the shape of the spots in the background completely out of resolving power is more like "reading coffee grounds" than a real professional evaluation of the lens. In the same way, reading the sharpness in the focal plane (where the focus was made) alone is not sufficient. The fact that this Chinese optic is supposedly "sharper" does not mean that it is better, quite the contrary. Extreme sharpness on the focal plane can cause a lack of homogeneity between the sharp areas and the transition to progressively blurred areas (provided of course that you are in the ƒ/4 - ƒ/16 zone of the lens, otherwise you have a "collage effect" like on your portraits: the very sharp character seems "stuck" on a blurred background without any detail, as if you had done a montage. To see the difference between two lenses, you have to look at the resolving power of the lens in the out-of-focus areas and in the ƒ/4 - ƒ/16 range for example. With these apertures, the lens has a resolving power and is capable of restoring the fine details of one part, and the separation of the image planes in depth, which gives the "3D pop" that many talk about, without really knowing what it is. This is where you will see what it is worth. Your "test" tells us absolutely nothing about what it can give these lenses. We just know that they are both capable of producing large blurred areas without details (like any lens that is beyond its resolving power zone) In French we use the term « piqué » [pi-kai] to designate the resolving power of the lens, and the term "sharpness" to designate the part on which the focus has been made (focal plane). In English unfortunately the two terms are confused which probably explains this enormous confusion about lenses. Large apertures are not made to be used in the presence of full light. Originally, given that in film we could not vary the ISO sensitivity, it was necessary to find a way to let in more light with a fixed ISO. This is how large aperture lenses were born. The large aperture is only used in cases where there is a lack of light, and this to the detriment of the optical rendering (background with large areas completely blurred) Reminder: bokeh is not "background blur" (not only). This false definition is extremely widespread on CZcams. Bokeh is the entire area of ​​the image that is "out of focus". I invite you to consult the excellent Webster Dictionary to find the complete definition.

What about the corner sharpness?

I like the fact that the design language on all 3 Simera lenses are the same or at least close. Matching this with the 28mm, is going to make for a powerful combo.

I’d take the Typoch any day simply because I prefer its image quality and its ergonomics. As with most Leica lenses, the Summilux 50/1.4 is way, way overpriced.

Was that distortion in the typoch in the last set of images? The stacks were slanted. No question that Typoch is awesome. Would love to see a comparison on an M body.

I do agree that the Chinese lens is much more affordable and the performance is really outstanding, however as a Leica M user I do have concerns on how accurate is it when we use the lens on a M range finder, I do find some of the “new comer” lens tends to have some calibration issue with m series rangefinder, and of course all this doesn’t matter when you use it on live view or focus peaking.

I really like Leica, but I know most Leica fans are gonna put Leica on a pedestal no matter what, but all these reviews online of lenses from Chinese manufacturers (which are really closing in on quality, although not there yet) or other brands like Voigtlander (which I prefer amongst all these brands) only show that Leica lenses are definitely NOT worth the price premium they ask for... they're just way way overpriced... and it's ok, buy whatever you can afford or want, but for people like me, Leica lenses clearly do not offer anything more that would justify the cost. Thanks for the comparison, great test!

Great video ! Thypoch seems to be bringing the heat . Not only are they bringing great options to rival VC , but Leica also .

No , I go straight the point . None of the cheap Chinese lenses are as good as Leica , they are copy of Leica at theirs best but not Leica quality and Iq but only cheaper and more affordable so everyone can buy it . Too many CZcamsrs has review these china made lens and all are say the same thing .

Why not test both lenses on an M11? You mention "how ugly" the Leica bokeh is at f/2.8, but honestly, I don't share your opinion. A lens like this is designed to be shot wide open; otherwise, there are far cheaper options available. What about viewfinder blockage on a rangefinder? What about the missing focus tab? What about flaring or chromatic aberrations? To me, it seems like you're trying to make the Summilux look bad in this comparison. Yes, the Simera is good for the price, but someone looking to buy a Leica lens likely won't care about that. The Summilux is made in Germany, and there's no way Leica could produce it at a comparable price level.

Why you took the worst prime lens of the Sony line-up (the 50mm f1.8, which is cheaper btw than Canon's F1.8 STM) for that comparison?

The thing that bothers me with all mirrorless cameras is the amount of clutter overlayed on the image when shooting. Boxes on eyes and over people and all the icons around the border. I've never heard anyone talk about this but I feel it creates a disconnect from the photographer and subject. The digital screen doesn't help for that either. A clear and crisp optical viewfinder wins out for me every time for a pure experience. Plus my battery lasts a week so there is that too.

I love my Z8. I used it yesterday together with my Tamron 35-150 shooting the Ironman European Championship in Frankfurt. I often shot with 30 fps and Eye AF with a misfocus rate of less than 1%. What a machine! I never had another brand than Nikon. I never considered switching to Sony because I never liked the haptics. They feel like toys trying to be a real camera. And I never liked Sony's colourscience either.

I was seriously considering to get this smallrig grip... wow, luckily I came across this video. Which designer/team actually thought that using that brass colour actually matches the Q3? Such a waste, the main body of the L mount matches the material of the body so well

Sooooo good! I loved this video, especially the final thoughts! Thank you!

I've been using the Rokinon 24 f2.8, the Sigma 45 and the Sigma 90 for about 6 months. What a great combination. Small, light , compact, unobtrusive. I'm 77, had 2 strokes and travel (cruise) extensively. I need to keep my kit small and light and like you I prefer primes. These 3 are a great combo.

I think they should make a 1.4S that has character and sharpness without the image rendition issues. This is why I still use the 28mm 1.4, which has it all apart from the ftz bulk.

Z8 & Zf owner here as well, such an ideal and fun combo! Each has their own specific use cases. Honestly with the Z8, I feel like I'm using cheat codes in a video game... it's magical. Now all I want is a retro vertical grip for the Zf 😆

There is no way I am using this professionally

ALEX WHERE DID YOU GET YOUR MIC AT I NEED ONE FOR VOLGS SIR

Focal length wider than 40, with f wider than 2 only useful in low light only. Right now i prefer more expensive, highest iq quality f2 ie worse f1.2

If both iq , colours ….. only 2% better by Leica and majority of peoples can’t see it unless they are pixel pipping to see the different but cost 6 -7 times more then as a Leica shooter for many years , I have to say is buy the Panasonic if you are using as hobby photographer but for the pro and the perfectionist which they don’t really care about the cost any way they always buy Leica but that is not a smart thing to do .

How much does it cost now

Many thanks for the video! Once upon a time, I shot with Nikon D700 and the classic nikkor 35/2. Got phenomenal pictures with the combo. The 1.4 reminds me of the rendering of the 35/2 but of course is better because it goes down to 1.4. When it came out, I thought the 40/2 would be a worthy replacement of the 35/2 but I’ve changed my mind in favour of the 1.4.

Fantastic price for such a popular focal length! Love that Sony E Mount has so many options for its users.

I’m a longtime Nikon user and own both a Z8 and. Z9. Although I agree with most of what you’ve said. I do still think that Nikon needs to work on their autofocus system to keep up (and in some cases catch up) with the competitors. It isn’t bad (much better that the Fujifilm system which I also own), but I am still not thrilled with performance in that area.

I followed the video with interest, but there is something I don't understand. The photos taken with the Fuji 55/1.7 should be much sharper than those taken with the Sigma, but this is not the case, and yet the Fuji, in addition to the larger sensor, also has a very strong resolution, especially in the center. Is it CZcams that does not allow you to see the real values? Thanks

I got the 1.4 during summer where the 1.8 was discounted, so the price difference was not much. Since I have the 50mm 1.8 already, I felt the 1.4 would add more to my collection.

I was wondering this very thing. How's the Panasonic 50 compare to its upscale cousin? Turns out "very well indeed". Thank you for this upload.

I'd get the q3 if I didn't have an r5

I've had all of the S lenses and sold them. Went back to shooting weddings on the 28 1.4e and 85 1.4g Find me a bride who wants a sharper, more contrasty photo of her face and I will find you a gold pig. Good video, thanks

This is why I ditched my Sony setup. It’s too clinical for my liking. I always felt the 50mm GM lacked soul, and this comparison explains why.

The Z8 is such a beast!

Skin tones on the Sony are shifting toward yellow/green.

I’ve been a Nikon shooter for decades. My last DSLR was the D850. I began using Mirrorless with the Z6 and later a Z7. I loved the files and I liked mirrorless, but I felt the total package was not up to my D850. A short time ago, Nikon put the Z8 on sale, and I felt it was time to jump. I sold my D850 and most of my F glass and purchased the Z8. I was blown away. A true successor to the D850, this camera is incredible. I agree with you: handling, ergonomics, auto focus, and of course speed, This camera does everything well, and the files with the new profiles are even better. I am so happy with my Z8.

The difference between f1.4 and f1.8 DOF is noticeable, probably because f1.4 is also a little longer focal length. In closeup shots at min 8:00 the chest of the girl is completely out of focus on f1.4 and only her face is in focus but on f1.8 face and chest are bot in focus

I have been using the Nikon z9 since 2022 and it was a game changer for my work. The files are so easy to work with !

Welcome to the Nikon family... I, for one, would be very interested in your workflow from camera and into Lightroom and through any other programs. Your images are rich and impressive. I would also like a look at what lenses you recommend with the FTZ adapter. Keep on capturing those special moments.