I really like the 45mm

[drjoke]

It's sharper and more contrasty than anything I have for 35mm rangefinders in m-mount. I am not sure whether it is the lens or the film format.

Anyway, if I would like that quality on 35mm, would the 35mm Biogon ZM be similar enough in quality? Or how else would the current ZM lineups compare against Xpan's. I know we are speaking of different formats, but my question is does the ZM lineup live up to the zeiss name (i.e., as we know from Contax G2, Hassy and others).

Thanks!

 

[venchka]

I give up

I give up

I can't answer your question relative to the ZM 35mm lens.

I can say that if you really want to see what a 45mm MF lens can do, pick up a Pentax 6x7 and Takumar SMC 45mm lens. "Holy Resolution, Batman!" You get several X-Pan negatives in one fabulous image! Crop to your heart's content! Or print full frame and be blown away.

Oh yea, I really like my 45mm lens. Inexpensive too.