Re: [Leica] 50mm Summilux Question

["R E Sharp" <hi-res@ix.netcom.com>]

(Private note) Richard: I know you're still working on *whether* you want
the Summilux, but did I mention that we have it in stock at Mid-City and
besides the usual delivery arrangements and Leica instant rebate, could
offer a further personal rebate bringing it below "M.A.P." -- I figure it's
just my job to increase your temptations! <g> 

Secondly, now that I'm a new R6 user (w/60 macro), I'd like to hear how you
like your 80-200. Any sense at all that it's "too Minolta"? Ever tried the
previous 70-210 or earlier 75-200? Or should I just order in the $5000+
APO? (Right!)

I'll be off Monday, but back Tues thru Fri should you care to call. E-mail
is also fine as usual. Have a good week. --Robert Sharp

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> From: Richard Clompus <rclompus@voicenet.com>
> To: leica-users@mejac.palo-alto.ca.us
> Subject: [Leica] 50mm Summilux Question
> Date: Sunday, February 15, 1998 2:46 PM
> 
> Dear Fellow LUGnuts,
> 
> I use the 50/2 Summicron and the much beloved 50/1 Noctilux.  The
Noctilux
> is great but boy does it weigh a ton.  I have tried carrying it for trips
> but often get a sore neck.  My 50mm Summicron is great but wish it had
just
> another stop of speed for those moments when you don't want to be
noticed.
> I take a Leica with me when I travel to lecture.  I guess I'm just
another
> HCB "wanna be <bg>."  I guess I could be worse things.
> 
> Question:  Does anyone out there really like to 50/1.4 Summilux M lens
over
> the Summicron?  It almost seems the Summicron is the gold standard for
50mm
> lenses and if you want extra speed - just go for the Summilux.  I guess
> weight is the biggest factor here.  I want the biggest aperture with the
> least amount of weight.  The one thing I have learned that has had a
> trmendous influence in my Leica photos is to shoot wide open.  That is
> actually the biggest lesson I have got from this list.  And it works.
> Photos look different from the many I have studied and observed over the
> past year.  Maybe I should just tape my aperture rings so the lenses only
> work wide open.  That would be interesting.
> 
> Anyone use the 50mm Summilux and love it wide open?  
> 
> Thanks,
> 
> Richard
> ------------------
> Richard Clompus, OD
> West Chester, PA, USA