specpro
Established
Thought it would be interesting to compare some images from the Leica M9 and Canon 5D MKII. Amazing what a difference the lenses makes more so than the bodies I think: http://adventuresinphoto.com/2012/01/23/sample-image-comparison-from-leica-m9-and-canon-5d-mark-ii/
johannielscom
Snorting silver salts
See the 'What's in your bag' videos with Chris Weeks on Youtube. He shoots them both and uses Zeiss glass on both. Must be a reason for that...!?
dave lackey
Veteran
Sorry, but comparing apples and oranges...seriously, 20 years difference in design of the lenses?
konicaman
konicaman
Can't see much of a difference - guess one would have to go pixel peeping. Maybe a 100% crop of each?
I would expect the M9 to be sharper if those pics are out of camera jpgs (due to the insanely strong AA filter on the 5D - why did you do that Canon???).
What lens did you use on the 5D?
I would expect the M9 to be sharper if those pics are out of camera jpgs (due to the insanely strong AA filter on the 5D - why did you do that Canon???).
What lens did you use on the 5D?
Moriturii
Well-known
Yepp, let's compare a small jpeg web version of two full frame, high resolving cameras ;-)
Add some RAW mate or it's a pretty useless waste of time this.
Furthermore, 5D mk II looks sharper/better.
Add some RAW mate or it's a pretty useless waste of time this.
Furthermore, 5D mk II looks sharper/better.
Jamie123
Veteran
Not to be rude but I really fail to see the point in this comparison. Different ISOs, different f-stops and I really can't see which one is supposed to be better.
Jeff S
Well-known
Pointless to compare anything other than prints IMO. And then there are a dozen more variables involved (papers, inks, PP techniques and on and on).
Better to use each tool to best advantage to take the kind of pics, and make the kind of prints, you intend. If your prints aren't wonderful using either of these fine cameras, then the photographer is the issue, not the camera (or lens).
Jeff
Better to use each tool to best advantage to take the kind of pics, and make the kind of prints, you intend. If your prints aren't wonderful using either of these fine cameras, then the photographer is the issue, not the camera (or lens).
Jeff
thirtyfivefifty
Noctilust survivor
Pointless, really. As mentioned before, comparing apples and oranges. Not being a pixel peeper or anything, my eyes were immediately drawn to what was positioned at the center of the frame (a lamp?). Didn't care for anything else as the photos were similarly uninteresting to begin with and quickly moved on without any thought.
People take this stuff way too seriously... ^
Ben Z
Veteran
I've still got the 5D-Mark I, and the prints compare quite evenly with the M9. I have no reason to compare unprocessed raw files, as all that matters to me is print quality.
dude163
Member
Not to be rude but I really fail to see the point in this comparison. Different ISOs, different f-stops and I really can't see which one is supposed to be better.
+1
you have too many variables to compare
EXksporry
Member
My ipad already decided for me that the comarison is uninteresting, because it refuses to load the page. Now apple truly decides my opinion for me...
Reddot9
This Is Not Here
Thought it would be interesting to compare some images from the Leica M9 and Canon 5D MKII. Amazing what a difference the lenses makes more so than the bodies I think: http://adventuresinphoto.com/2012/01/23/sample-image-comparison-from-leica-m9-and-canon-5d-mark-ii/
That would be like comparing a new car with a 20 year old of a different make. Doesn't make sense. Does it?
Reddot9
This Is Not Here
I don't have a dog in this fight, I'd be happy to own either camera and a 50mm prime. One day I will go full-frame and the most important comparison I'll make when I go shopping is price.
Good point.
sdotkling
Sent through the ether
I was completely shocked at the dramatic differences in the photos, and demand that the manufacturer of the inferior optics undertake an immediate investigation of their quality control procedures. Sophisticated users of these cameras and lenses like ourselves need to be assured this can never happen again.
specpro
Established
100% crops
100% crops
Here are some 100% crops of the two previous images on my blog: http://adventuresinphoto.com/2012/01/23/sample-image-comparison-from-leica-m9-and-canon-5d-mark-ii/
100% crops
Here are some 100% crops of the two previous images on my blog: http://adventuresinphoto.com/2012/01/23/sample-image-comparison-from-leica-m9-and-canon-5d-mark-ii/
MCTuomey
Veteran
different f-stops, different lenses, different iso ... what everyone said above.
what IS the point? i have both cameras (lucky that way), use them for different reasons. i'm very happy to use either. judging from prints they're both excellent.
what IS the point? i have both cameras (lucky that way), use them for different reasons. i'm very happy to use either. judging from prints they're both excellent.
flyalf
Well-known
Thanks for sharing !
I for one find it interesting to compare. In particular since I don't own all the different top cameras and lenses.
IMO the bashing and looking-down attitude responses tells more about the responders than adding any useful information.
Please keep adding useful information such as this comparison.
Edit: I really dont understand this apples versus oranges argument. We are comparing apple-pies versus apple-pies (photos) made by the same chef by different means (different equipment).
I for one find it interesting to compare. In particular since I don't own all the different top cameras and lenses.
IMO the bashing and looking-down attitude responses tells more about the responders than adding any useful information.
Please keep adding useful information such as this comparison.
Edit: I really dont understand this apples versus oranges argument. We are comparing apple-pies versus apple-pies (photos) made by the same chef by different means (different equipment).
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keithp
Established
There doesn't seem to be any bashing going on. It is simply that to compare things it is best and most useful to have as few variables as possible. With cameras it is very easy to control a good number of variables. In the end it only really matters what tool you prefer for the job at hand. It's fun to compare them but unless it's done correctly it is nothing more than that.
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