Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 1999/12/15
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]To the approximately 16 people who wrote me here and off-list to help me with my choice, a great big THANK YOU. While there was no pat answer, you did help me greatly with my thinking on the matter. I have been reassured about the performance of the old 35mm Summilux and the 50mm Summilux. I have been alerted to the fact that my 35mm pictures can become very boring, if they all show the subjects at mid-distance without some close-ups and intimacy. Now my plan is to do a little more homework. If the classroom light is as generous as I think, allowing 1/90 or better at f/2 with 800 film, then I'll go with a non-ASPH Summicron; otherwise, it's a non-ASPH Summilux. If the childrern and teachers will tolerate me up close (no wise cracks, please), then I can use the 35mm focal length for showing more environment as well as more intimate pictures. If the kids won't let me thaat close--or if my presence is too disruptive to the class--then I'll use the 50mm as best I can. In the last analysis, I have to do the spade work and make my own decision, but you all have helped me work out my game plan. And you're all correct. I've got the M6 itch, and whichever lens I select will likely have a bunkmate as soon as I can find a "need" for another. Much appreciation to this very fine group................Julian - ----- Original Message ----- From: Hans-Peter.Lammerich <Hans-Peter.Lammerich@t-online.de> To: <leica-users@mejac.palo-alto.ca.us> Sent: Wednesday, December 15, 1999 6:20 PM Subject: [Leica] Re.: Lens choice--sole lens for M6 Julian, I would not rule out the non-asperical Summilux 1,4/35 to quickly. For the intended use, indoor shots at available light, handheld and presumably with fast film, the optical performance wide open is still o.k.. Of course, if used wide open on a test bench or tripod and on a flat object the aspherical will show sharpness from corner to corner. But in real live at f=1/1,4, the corners will be out of focus anyway and you will be very busy to keep your main object in the centre in focus! Stopped down it is not significantly behind the Summicron, but you get the option for a f=1/1,4 without the cost of extra bulk. Being shorter in focal length than a Noctilux 1,0/50, handheld shots are easier. In fact you can handheld a half stop slower and you certainly get less attention than with a chunky Noctilux! Hans-Peter