Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 1997/10/26
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Hi All, In a message dated 97-10-26 03:49:39 EST, Alfred wrote: << 1) Do I understand your words correct, that the 75/Summilux and 90/Summicron are equal in sharpness between f2 and f4, and that the current 90/Elamrit is better than both at f2.8 and f4 (and higher apertures)?>> In my experience, yes to both questions. << 2) Is the 75/Summilux a "warm" or "cold" lens? >> Interesting question. When I did the accross-the-board test of M6 versus G2 lenses, one of the striking results was that the slides from each manufacturer clearly displayed color characteristics consistent within manufacturer, and quite different between Zeiss and Leica. All of the (excellent) Zeiss lenses were clearly "warmer" than the Leica lenses, showing increased yellow and green versus the Leica lenses. The Leica lenses looked "cold" by comparison, which the evaluators all described as increased majenta and slightly more blue. Both pallettes were pleasing, but still surprisingly different from each other. The 75mm Summilux displays the modern M lens color characteristics. In my experience, Leica lenses have been very consistent in color rendition over the past 20 years. The last "warm" Leica lens I have used was the older Summitar. FYI: I have found most Canon lenses display a blue shift, Nikon a brownish cast. Both of these shifts are subtle and have never been a problem. We are burried under almost a meter of snow here in Denver today. A good day to print pix... Will von Dauster