Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 1999/01/05
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Comparing the latest versions of the 50/2 Summicron-M and 50/1.4 Summilux-M: Are these two lenses equal enough in most areas that the decision is simply "do I spend more money for the extra stop?", or do these lenses have some other characteristics (good or bad) that distinguish them from one another? I'm particularly interested in: - - ergonomics (I found the Summicron very "comfortable", easy to focus, etc. - - viewfinder blockage (with hood extended) - - optics (I know the 50/2 has an excellent reputation) Andrew