Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 1998/06/03
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]At 07:52 PM 2/6/98 -0700, you wrote: >I'm considering getting a 50 Noctilux to use as a general-purpose lens, >for when I want to carry only one lens and body. I would like to >solicit comments about this. I've heard it's a great performer at the >wide-open apertures, but how is it at the other apertures, in brighter >light? I can see it's a huge lens, so how does it handle? > >Thanks in advance. >Ben > > > The 50mm lens is a good choice for general purpose. Personally, I would recommend the 50 Summilux instead of the Noctilux if you carry only one lens. It has the right balance of weight, cost, function and speed for most photographic purposes. Dan Khong