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Sony A7R
Leica 28mm f/1.4 Summilux-M ASPH

A7R II Kolarivision Mod: Leica 28mm f/1.4 Summilux-M ASPH

See also Leica M Lenses on Sony A7R: The Reality of Performance.

Ray angle of rangefinder lenses interacting with the relatively thick sensor cover glass of the Sony A7R introduces severe astigmatism in outer zones, along with lateral chromatic aberration.

Astigmatism can be understood as “two planes of focus generating a double image”. These are the sagittal and tangential focii, as used in MTF charts.

A specially modified Sony A7R II (KolariVision) and a stock unmodified A7R II were used to explore the performance of the Leica 28mm f/1.4 Summilux-M ASPH. This is not a lens review, and is targeted strictly at showing how the modified camera performs.

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Color balance with unmodified Sony A7R II, and with Kolarivision modification

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