Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2000/09/05
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]In a message dated Mon, 4 Sep 2000 5:28:46 PM Eastern Daylight Time, Thomas Donovan <75674.3465@compuserve.com> writes: << Lugmates, I'm currently thinking about adding to my SLR gear, one of the following lenses; a.) Nikkor 85 f1.4. OR b.) Contax 85 f1.4. >>> I have used the 90mm Summicron R and the Contax 85 f1.4. Both render wonderful portraits! However, At f 1.4, the Contax lens is quite soft. I think both lenses improve greatly from about f2.8 and up. Therefore, the contax is really only helpful if you need to get the shot in low light or want the soft effect. I have not tested the Leica 85mm summilux, but if it is sharper at f1.4 to f2 than it would be more useful. Mike