> -----Original Message----- > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On Behalf Of Dan Scott > Sent: Friday, January 11, 2002 11:24 AM > To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > Subject: 15mm? > > > Anyone on the list ever compare the image quality of Pentax's SMCP-A 15mm > f/3.5 to the Voigtlander Heliar 15mm f/4.5? > > Spec wise the Heliar seems to have the advantage: 1/3 the price, 1/5 the > weight, smaller size, 10 vs 5 aperture blades... How does it do wide open? > Contrast, color, flare, etc.? > > Subjective evaluations of either lens are fine. > > Dan Scott > [EMAIL PROTECTED] Arent they two differnt type lenses? One is for reflex cameras and one is for rangefinders. I would bet the one for rangefinders has better performance because its not required to be a severe retrofocus. JCO - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .