Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2003/03/10
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Point taken. Interesting cut on the fast lenses. I have no experience with them, but your argument makes sense. Thanks for the clarification! Mike Quinn Red Dawn wrote: > There is a second part to my answer, though, and that is the use of fast > telephoto lenses (75 f1.4, 90 f2 etc) or extremely fast lenses like the > Noctilux. Ever wondered why most Noctilux shots have their subjects > perfectly centred in the frame? Often with DOF so narrow with these lenses, > focus then recompose is a big no-no, especially for moving subjects. > > I've always thought that lenses like the M 50 f1.0, 75 f1.4, 90 f2 etc are > wasted on rangefinders, and are probably more suitable for use on SLRs, > where it's much easier to wield them, even with manual SLRs. - -- To unsubscribe, see http://mejac.palo-alto.ca.us/leica-users/unsub.html