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Focus Study (Leica M Monochrom, Dolls)
June 2013 lens sample, which suffered from poor flare control.
Leica 18-megapixel M Monochrom at ISO 320 + 50mm f/2 APO-Summicron-M ASPH, approximate 1:11 reproduction ratio at a distance of ~75 cm (750mm), near but not quite at the 0.7m close-focusing limit of the 50mm f/2 AA. Lighting was not measured in color temperature, but was cool daylight.
This meticulously-executed test used a focusing rail to bracket focus in small increments in order to evaluate peak sharpness and focus shift:
- How accurate must focus be at this range?
- How much of an effect does focus shift exert when used on the Leica M Monochrom?
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