Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 1999/05/23
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> Well gang, I still don't get it and I'm not sure I ever will. Actually, I
> don't want to. Which is OK because everyone has to have their own set of
> likes, dislikes, wants, toys, etc...
>
> If I had both an Cosina 75/2.4 and a Summilux 75/1.4, which would I use?
>
> It will be a cold day in hell before I would lay an image on film through
> any 75mm lens other than the 75/1.4 Summilux. This lens is simply the
> epitome of Leica. Unique images that speak to you. Sit and look at them
(as
> I am doing right now,) and the music starts playing.
>
> Am I really stupid? Or are you all keeping secrets from me?
>
> Jim
I have a feeling that the main advantage is that the Cosina lenses will
probobly be at least a $1000 bucks less than a new 75 summilux, and probobly
$500 less than a used 75 summilux... Dem's a lot clams...
Isaac
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