Leica SL3 + Leica 35mm f/2 APO-Summicron-SL Aperture Series: Deck and Roof
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I’ve cracked the code of the 35/2 APO. Meaning that the puzzling behaviors shown in Redwood Trunks and Mossy Bridge are now seen to be fully consistent with this additional series. The Leica 35/2 APO is no easy lens to understand, nor is it straightforward to use, but I now lay it all out. If you use this lens, this should be very helpful when shooting other than wide open.
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This f/2 - f/8 series shows the pronounced central forward focus shift behavior of the Leica 35mm f/2 APO-Summicron-SL ASPH. Understanding this behavior and the corresponding/resulting peripheral rearward field curvature is essential for placing focus so as to land optimally on the subject matter when stopped-down eg any image in which the zone of sharp focus matters. The intermediate donut of softness is also discussed.
Leica SL3 + Leica 35mm f/2 APO-Summicron-SL Aperture Series: Deck and Roof
Include images up to full camera resolution from f/2 - f/11 plus crops.
LEICA SL3 + Leica 35mm f/2 APO-Summicron-SL ASPH
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