Re: [Leica] The Summicron

["rlb" <rlb@triad.rr.com>]

In my opinion Mike is correct for all the same reasons.  With the
availability of fast high quality films the extra stop is just not worth the
additional $900.

Bob


- ----- Original Message -----
From: "Mike Johnston" <michaeljohnston@ameritech.net>
To: <leica-users@mejac.palo-alto.ca.us>
Sent: Sunday, February 27, 2000 7:43 AM
Subject: [Leica] The Summicron


> > >>I'm in the market for a new 35mm lens.  So my question is: whats the
> difference between the leica 35 f/1.4 ASPH and the 35 f/2 ASPH, besides
> a stop and about $800?
>
> Besides giving me an edge in low-light situations (which would in fact
> come in useful) does the 1.4 give me better performance at all stops?<<<
>
>
>
>
> ALL THINGS CONSIDERED, I could make a case that the current 35mm
> Summicron ASPH is the best all-around lens currently available to
> consumers for pictorial photography. Of course, this is a judgment call,
> and subjective, but as I say I think I could make a pretty persuasive
> argument for it.
>
> This would take into account:
> --size and weight
> --handling
> --flare control
> --build quality
> --wide-aperture performance
> --the camera it fits on
> --sharpness
> --speed
> --focal length
>
> ...among other virtues.
>
> Both 35mm Summilux ASPH's are great lenses as well--nothing against
> them.
>
> --Mike J.
> _PHOTO Techniques_ magazine
> www.phototechmag.com
>