Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 1999/09/23

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Subject: Re: [Leica] 21mm Elmarit-M vs 50mm Noctilux
From: Nathan Wajsman <nathan.wajsman@euronet.be>
Date: Thu, 23 Sep 1999 17:43:23 +0200

Assuming that both lenses are new, I would take the Noctilux--it is about
20-25% more expensive than the Elmarit. If I liked the Noctilux, I would keep
it; otherwise I would sell it, buy the Elmarit and keep the change.

Nathan

Godfrey DiGiorgi wrote:

> >If someone were to give you a free lens and the choice was between the
> >21mm Elmarit-M or the 50mm Noctilux, which would you choose and why?
>
> For me, f/2 is fast enough. I'd grab for the 21mm lens. Why? Because I
> regularly take pictures in available darkness scenarios with as slow as
> an f/2.8 lens with no problems, and I like working with wide angle lenses.
>
> Godfrey

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