Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2002/08/31
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Thanks, Dante - I guess when one's sense of self-worth depends upon the brand of equipment one ones, one must feel pretty foolish discovering that a $450 Japanese lens is every bit as good as that high-priced equipment. By the way, that's not my assessment - it's the assessment of the much admired Erwin Puts, who I believe acknowledged that the Nokton is a bit sharper, and contrastier, than the Summilux at maximum aperture, although clearly the Summilux is a better constructed lens - as well it should be at about four times the price. And, I would also note, to be fair, that there are those who do not like the Nokton's bokah. I believe that Johnny Deadman got rid of his for that very reason. B. D. - -----Original Message----- From: owner-leica-users@mejac.palo-alto.ca.us [mailto:owner-leica-users@mejac.palo-alto.ca.us]On Behalf Of Dante Stella Sent: Saturday, August 31, 2002 7:01 PM To: leica-users@mejac.palo-alto.ca.us Subject: Re: [Leica] Portrait of Marianne = bad mistake Fred, You can see a shot from that very lens at http://www.dantestella.com/technical/nokton.html The Nokton is a very capable optic, by some accounts better than the current Summilux wide-open. The Nikkor, the other contestant, beat the hell out of the Summarit. It took Leica 10 years to surpass it. As to the balance of your comments (I guess they are directed at BD but are also a slight at Peter), I would suggest that you mind your manners. Regards Dante On Friday, August 30, 2002, at 11:58 PM, Fred Sears wrote: > > $498? For that lens? > > Must be a typo for $4.98. > > Or .05 cents. > > Not a surprise that the photos seemed so poorly focused and improperly > exposed. > > Absolutely incredible that these were even posted and then to have the > photographer brag that the glass was good for the money?? > > I think a Coke Classic bottle used as a lens could make better > pictures...(the original Coke Classic of course!). > > Hey, if you can't swing the Leica glass why berate those who can? > > Personally, I'd love to own a C4 but I can't swing it. > > > > > -- > To unsubscribe, see http://mejac.palo-alto.ca.us/leica-users/unsub.html > - -- To unsubscribe, see http://mejac.palo-alto.ca.us/leica-users/unsub.html - -- To unsubscribe, see http://mejac.palo-alto.ca.us/leica-users/unsub.html