Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2000/04/27
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]I own both the 75 and the new 90/2. For me if I need a medium telephoto the choice is clear: I take the 90. The 75 is just a bit to close to the 50 for my liking, and I like the single viewfinder frame for the 90 in my HM. Also, the 90 seems a bit lighter (or perhaps it is balanced a bit better) than the 75. Light is good. I also own the 85/1.4 AIS which I (used to) use on my old F2. I will probably list it with eBay one of these days, along with a mint 90/2.8 tele-elmarit-M, once I conduct a side by side comparison between it and my APO 90. Dan C. At 03:16 PM 27-04-00 -0700, EXT-Alexander, John wrote: [snip] >Back to the M telephoto choice. I used to feel the rush of creativity with >the Nikon 85mm 1.4. I imagine that owners of the M 75mm 1.4 are having the >same experience (unabated joy!). I got the 90AA and am wearing a "poop >smackin" grin of late...BUT... I am still envious of those who own the 75mm. >Only those who own both are able to consider the case closed. BUT THEN, >WHICH OF THE TWO LENSES DOES ONE CARRY IF BOTH ARE AVAILABLE? It's akin to >the basic pyramid of human needs...satisfy one need and voila!...another >appears as a refined offshoot..., albeit on a higher plane. Such is the >human condition. > >Regards to all, >John A. > > >