Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2003/04/05
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]first, >faneuil wrote: > > > > I have been very happy with my 50 summicron for available light shooting. > > For my situation, I just don't think 1.4 is going to add that much compared > > to the bulk gained when shooting with a 35 ASPH lux. Don't get me wrong - > > it is a superb lens. > > But if it isn't being used - well - it is the world's most expensive glass > > paperweight. > > > > Eric > > then, Mark Rabiner wrote: >If you are doing available light shooting and you are going with the 50 >Summicron over the 35 Asph Summilux you'd be in a small minority Mr. >Fickle!. May we ask what you are shooting? You in effect gain TWO f >stops with the 35 Asph Summilux. One on the F stop scale and one on the >shutter speed scale. Available light shooters would sure appreciate that >kind of stuff most of the times! Now I am itching to ask, How do you arrive at the gain in two stops? Dan K. - -- To unsubscribe, see http://mejac.palo-alto.ca.us/leica-users/unsub.html