Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 1998/04/13

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Subject: Re: [Leica] Newbie to be -- My experiences with G2 / M options?
From: Five Senses Productions <fls@5senses.com>
Date: Mon, 13 Apr 1998 09:33:07 -0700

I have read reviews of the 35/1.4 ASPH v the 35/2 ASPH and I have
understood that the 35/2 is better wide open than the 35/1.4 is at f/2.
Unless you need the 1.4, for superior image quality I would go with the
f/2 lens.

At 11:49 PM 4/12/98 -0400, LEICAMAN56 wrote:
>Daniel,
>
>I'd recommend the 35/1.4 ASPH for ultimate image quality.  I've used both the
>Summicron ASPH and Summilux ASPH and in my opinion, the Summilux is superior.
>I know several other photographers who concur.  
>
>As far as a camera, the M6 is easier to use compared to the non-metered M's.
>Otherwise, functionaly there are all very similar.  Of the M6 models, the HM
>is great if you don't wear glasses, somewhat less great if you do, especially
>with 35 mm lenses.
>
>Bill Rosauer
> 


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