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People often ask, what rangefinder did the King 2 use?
Let’s find out!
What Rangefinder Did the King 2 Use?
The King 2 is a rangefinder camera that was released in 2007. It has an optical viewfinder and a digital display on its back, which can be used to see what you’re shooting as well as how far away your subject is from you.
The King 2 also has a built-in flash unit, so it can take pictures even when there isn’t enough light for you to use a flashgun. It comes with a tripod mount, but you don’t need one if you have a monopod or other sturdy support.
Buyer’s Guide – Zeiss 50mm f/2 Planar vs Jupiter-8 50mm f/2 – by Simon King – 35mmc
For us, 50 mm has always felt right for portrait, while 90 mm is perfect for landscape. 21 mm is best for wide-angle landscapes.
But what about those other focal lengths?
We’ve been shooting with a lot of different lenses lately and have come across some that are great at one thing and not so good at another. So we decided to make this guide to give you an idea of which lens is best for each situation.
Leica CL & Jupiter-8
These articles compare three 50mm lenses from different manufacturers. They’re all excellent choices for beginners who want to start out with an affordable lens.
It’s an excellent camera for travel photography because it has a good balance between lightweight and image quality. However, it doesn’t come with a flash so you’ll need to bring one with you when taking photos.
Leica CL & Jupiter-8
This example compares two very different lenses to show how similar they can be when used for photography. It also illustrates how much you can save by choosing one lens instead of another.
The Leica CL and Jupiter 8 are both excellent choices for photographers who value versatility above all else. Both offer outstanding performance across the board, so whichever you choose, you can rest assured that you’re getting a high-quality product.
Leica CL & Zeiss Planar
A cheap, simple camera that does an adequate job for its price range. It isn’t perfect, but it’s definitely better than nothing. The one major drawback is the lack of a focusing wheel and manual aperture control.
Build Quality
The Zeiss Planer f2.8 has an attractive design, but Jupiter is easier to use because it’s easier to get the focus right.
The Zeiss lens has a good focus throw, but the focusing marks are difficult to see when shooting at close range. Also, it’s very hard to manually adjust the focus with Jupiter.
If you want maximum sharpness throughout the entire zoom range, then choose the 50mm f/2.0 instead.
Both lenses are rangefinders but the Zeiss is more accurate than the Planar. It’s also smaller, lighter, and cheaper than the Planar.
We feel more comfortable using the Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark II because it’s sturdier than the Sony A7R III. It costs less than the Sony camera, so replacing it won’t break the bank. And its aluminum body bends before it cracks.
Image Rendering
Both lenses have a max aperture of f/1.8 but Zeiss lenses tend to have better T stops ratings (which relate to actual light intake) and they’re also more efficient at light collecting because of their famous T* coatings.
At f/1.4, the Zeiss Planar performs slightly better than the Jupiter-8, but not by much. And at f/1.7, the Zeiss Planars’ performance is similar to that of the Jupiter-8.
What Rangefinder Did The King 2 Use?
Leica M10, Zeiss Planar
With its excellent color clarity, the Zeiss Planar 2/2.8 Macro Lens is one of the best lenses available today. However, just like any lens, it relies on correct white balance and how the camera or sensor renders images for true scene acuity.
In sharpness, the Zeiss Planars’ performance is outstanding. Its fast transition to out-of-plane blur makes it ideal for macro photography.
Leica CL, Zeiss Planar
In the case of the Planar, Jupiter 8 is superior in every respect. The Planar is sharper, has better contrast, and renders fine details much better than the Jupiter 8. However, if you’re shooting landscapes, the Jupiter 8 is probably your best bet.
Leica M10, Zeiss Planar
The age and origin of Jupiter-8 mean that there can be massive variations in quality even between identical models.
Jupiter performed well in the tests we conducted. It was acceptable and clear enough for most people to see, and had good classic contrast and a nostalgic look.
Leica CL, Zeiss Planar
Images from Jupiter-10 will be reminiscent of images taken by NASA’s Voyager spacecraft during their flybys of Jupiter in 1979 and 1980. These images were captured using a wide-angle lens and show Jupiter’s Great Red Spot (GRS) and its moons Io and Europa.
For portraits, the Jupiter-8 offers a very natural rendition of the subjects’ faces, which can be very pleasing. However, the sharp focus of the lens can sometimes show pore size and blemishes, which may not always be desirable.
Conclusion
If you’re looking for a cheap 50mm prime lens, then the Olympus OMZu50 is a decent option. However, if you’re willing to spend a bit more, then the Zeiss Planar T* 55mm f/1.4 ZF.2 Distagon Lens is a better option.
If you can afford one, the Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8 L IS II USM lens is an excellent choice. It’s sharper than either of these two lenses and has image stabilization.
We hope that this guide has been useful. If you have any questions, please let us know in the comment section below.
