Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 1996/01/16
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Hi all: After realizing that I don't use my Hasselblad much anymore, I decided to trade/upgrade it and my M4-2 for an M6. I am keeping my 35mm Summicron, and would like your opinions on a few issues: Some background: most of my photos are candid/street portrature with some landscapes mixed in for good measure. Up until now, I have ONLY shot B&W film in my M4-2, as I haven't the skills to develop and print color at the moment, though I hope to correct this soon. First, the 35mm Summicron I have is an older chrome type with the push-on lens cap. In good shape, as far as I can tell, but not the latest. I am assuming that the newer models don't offer enough of a benefit to warrant upgrading, but if not, I'm all ears. Second, I need to enlarge my lens selection. I think the best bet would be a 90mm first, and then the 50mm. The 90mm lens of choice seems to be a toss-up between the Summicron and Tele-Elmarit, assuming that speed is not an issue. Of more interest to me are any experiences with the 50mm f1 Noctilux. Assuming it has sharpness aproaching the slower 50mm offerings, the speed of this lens may be exciting to work with. Anyway, I was just looking for comments people had on the lens options and how they will manifest themselves in color photography. I'm beginning to feel that the different characteristics these lenses have will manifest themselves much more in color photography than B&W.... -Anand -- Anand R. Mehta amehta@mcs.net