- REVIEWS
My sole intention for the rental was the speed. I planned shooting in available darkness; I’d be working in the range of f/1.2 to f/1.4. I used HP-5 @ box speed. I knew the lens was heavy, so I mounted a Leica M hand grip for extra stability. A tripod was out of the question. After...Read More
4 hours, the lens felt it weighed 5 pounds. It became too heavy to continue working. I should explain I have a chronic back injury (controlled with medication as needed) and I was unable to sit and rest. This addresses only weight and handling, not optical performance. Optically, the lens is really good. But, it may not be a good for an all day carry. Read Less