An angle on price (UWA and price)

[noimmunity]

So I really want a DP0M that will give me corner-to-corner sharpness, resolution, micro-contrast, and color with a efov of 18-24 in a small digital package. Since the use is for landscape, the camera-lens combo wouldn't have to be blazing fast, have razor-thin DOF, etc.

But it really seems like excellent UWA performance generally is reserved for higher-tier models, and that compact and relative low cost are mutually exclusive.

I'll admit to be extremely tempted by the Sigma SD1 Merrill with the 8-16mm, but the size of the rig--admittedly not that big--is still big enough to ensure that I probably wouldn't take it with to the places for which I really want to use it (remote mountain areas accessible only by several days walk, generally speaking).

The Leica M9 is a good choice, but again, the cost of the body is expensive, not to mention the lens. The widest effective length I have in Leica M is an Elmar Asph M, one heckuva lens, but wider choices in digitally-compatible M land are either really expensive (21 SEM, 18 SEM, WATE) or else large (ZM 18)

Before I contemplate going back to chromes, just wanted to check with the hive mind for any good ideas.

 

[FrozenInTime]

Ricoh GR ?

There is the 21mm wide adapter or turn the camera vertical and stitch two or more 28mm frames.

 

[f16sunshine]

I've given up on these wides and now stitch for wider views in Landscapes.
Better detail from many stitched images from a longer focal length.. higher magnification lens really shows up in large prints and on a large monitor.

 

[noimmunity]

I've given up on these wides and now stitch for wider views in Landscapes.
Better detail from many stitched images from a longer focal length.. higher magnification lens really shows up in large prints and on a large monitor.

I'm actually stitching a LOT, too, and lovin' it.

But there are occasional scenarios when it doesn't work.

 

[noimmunity]

Ricoh GR ?

There is the 21mm wide adapter or turn the camera vertical and stitch two or more 28mm frames.

I just ordered the converter today to try out on the DP1M.

 

[GaryLH]

Outside of the sd1m....

Either get the Fuji 14f2.8 or 10-24 zoom OR go Sony a7 and put your wide angle Leica lens on it.

Gary

 

[noimmunity]

Outside of the sd1m....

Either get the Fuji 14f2.8 or 10-24 zoom OR go Sony a7 and put your wide angle Leica lens on it.

Gary

The Sony A7 unfortunately won't mate very well with the Elmar Asph 24/3.8

If corner sharpness is required, the best solution for M wides is still a Leica M.

There's a nice discussion here (https://secure.flickr.com/photos/royprasad/11372912245/) with photos.
In the comments section we see people like me expressing a siimilar dilemma/sentiment.

I really think that I might just sit on this question for 6 months to a year.

 

[noimmunity]

And a word from an illustrious member on the 24/3.8 on the Sony

"I am disappointed that the stunning 24 3.8 Elmar is not likely to be good on the Alphas, but I’ve already moved on…." http://thephotofundamentalist.com/?p=131