Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 1998/06/29
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]>Yet, the >discussions of these lenses seem to indicate that the 75 1.4 has better wide >open performance than the 50 1.4. I do not have a 50 1.4. Does anyone who >has both lenses comment on the relative performance? Tom, I have both and think they are both excellent for their special low-light capabilities as well as for general use. Wide open I think they are rather similar - not as sharp as the 35/1.4ASPH wide open but good clean contrast, flare-resitant and nice separation of the in and out of focus parts of the photo. I do however also have both a 50/2 and a 90/2.8 (as of three weeks ago) and find that I prefer these for their lower weight, faster focussing capabilities and more manageable filter sizes. But if you need the speed you don't have the choice! The 75 does have a lovely creamy tonality in both high and low contrast lighting which is rather special. Oh and you might have trouble with the 75mm frames in the viewfinder - not as distinct in rapid use as the 50 and 90 frames. And the M6HM has the same frame pattern so that is no answer... Bests Adrian Adrian Bradshaw Photojournalist Shanghai, China