EBC FUJINON vs CARL ZEISS PLANAR vs MAMIYA SEKOR SX

[Yahvel]

I wanted to compare these two. Three things im looking for here when wide-opened:

1. Color Rendition
2. Contrast
3. Sharpeness

These were all shot wide open on a 5D MIII.

[pdccameras]

Hi Yahvel,

Certainly a tough decision based on the images you provided. If it was me, I would shoot a few more comparison photos to include some middle distance subjects as well as some images which would help me judge the lenses infinity performance. I would also look at corner performance as well as center performance by putting some high detailed items in the center and edges of the frame. Finally, I would like to see how the lenses perform when faced with images with the potential to produce both flare and chromatic aberrations.

From a purely subjective point of view, I like the rendering of the Zeiss best and the Mamiya least - but that is just my personal impression of the images presented.

All the best,

Paul

[woodrim]

One thing you didn't consider is minimum focus distance. I wouldn't make a decision based on this type of test, which is the conclusion I came to in my recent comparison of three 100mm lenses. Better to take a day of shooting with each and then decide based on your experience.

[WNG555]

Realistically, not enough photos taken in various situations. And what kind of photography do you mostly prefer? You should shoot each lens in that given genre.

If I had to choose based on these 9 samples, I'd sell the M/S SX.