BastianK wrote:
Its just very sad for me that people are so blind trying not to see the differences and looking for excuse after excuse and most of these excuses start with "but the Leica Summilux".
Does that include not trying to see the physical size difference?
I think that folks are trying to understand the magnitude of difference that is IN RELATIONSHIP to the Summilux ... which includes the quid pro quo of physical size utilized in the lens design to achieve a given attribute ... of multiple different attributes.
Since, the Summilux was first to the party, it stands to reason that it be the first reference point that folks compare with, as it was the baseline.
I realize you have a really strong opinion about the $$$ of Leica lenses, and you aren't shy to tell folks about it ... meanwhile glossing past the elephant in the room regarding the physical size difference of the Typoch. For some folks, that isn't something they want to gloss over. For others, it is.
And, then there is the point that has been made about taking on the strategy of having TWO different 28mm lenses ... rather than a single lens. Hmmm, what's the cost in terms of weight, size and $$$ for the two lens strategy vs. the Summilux.
Personally, I've not made the determination for which lens (to be mounted on M mount, i.e. not Sony adaptations, etc.). Currently my 28mm is in the form of the Q2, which obviously incorporates a 2nd body strategy. Strategies will vary from person to person. But, it does strike me (and others) that there is a strong anti-Lux coming from what is supposed to be an objective presentation ... that greatly discounts the physical size difference. Hmmm, one Lux vs. the Typoch and a Voigt.
We all have our own perspectives, and do appreciate the presentation of objective information ... but, I think that it is reasonable to acknowledge that folks can, will and do reference the baseline lens (i.e. the Lux). It seems that an objective reference to the baseline, has been misinterpreted as coming from blinded fan-boys. When, that isn't the case (imo) from what I sense that most folks are asking when they reference the Lux. More of this, less of that, diff of this, diff of that ... but those diff's do stem from an established baseline, at least that's how some proceed with objective reference. And, the Lux established the baseline years before the others came to the show ... so, yeah, there's some legacy in the baseline being on folks mind. I don't find any fault with them for that, it is what it is ... the baseline.
