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Re: [OM] New toy: Cosina Voigtlander Super Wide-Heliar 15mm F4.5 Aspheri

Subject: Re: [OM] New toy: Cosina Voigtlander Super Wide-Heliar 15mm F4.5 Aspherical
From: Michael Wong <mialop@xxxxxxxxxxxx>
Date: Wed, 15 Apr 2009 23:31:28 +0800
AG,
I heard some comments as yours for SC better for B&W shots than MC.
Voigtalnder produces SC & MC version for same lens, someone said the
difference is SC for B&W and MC for color.


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Michael




2009/4/15 Ken Norton <ken@xxxxxxxxxxx>

> >
> > Some comments at internet said that the contrast is a bit higher of
> > CV15/4.5. Any new model lenses from every brands are a bit higher
> contrast,
> > seems for matching digital. That's why some B&W shooters are going on old
> > lenses.
> >
>
>
> I absolutely concur with this. The older Silvernosed Zuikos tend to be
> better for B&W photography than the MC Blacknosed varieties. This is
> generally seen with shadow details where Zone I-II values will lift.
>
> Hmm.  Maybe this is why I've been able to get along OK with Velvia, because
> my lenses are less contrasty and give a bit more detail in the shadows.
>
> AG
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