Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2000/03/16
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Go slowly if you already own the 85 1.4 for your F...Based on real-life performance, the two lenses are virtually identical in terms of sharpness, contrast, bokah, etc. The Nikon is shorter than the Leica, but MUCH bigger in diameter - it takes a 72 mm filter and resembles a coffee can. On the other hand, it is a real pleasure focusing a short tele through a 1.4 aperture because you get so much light with which to focus. The Leica 75 1.4 is longer and thinner, has a very good feel to it, has a bit of a long focus throw and is a bit stiff in focusing, but, for those same reasons, can be focused VERY precisely... Both lenses produce gorgeous images. So, if you're not into having matching F and M lenses, either trade the 85 on the 75 - which is what I admit I did - or keep the 85 and buy a different lens for the M.... B. D. - -----Original Message----- From: owner-leica-users@mejac.palo-alto.ca.us [mailto:owner-leica-users@mejac.palo-alto.ca.us]On Behalf Of Austin Franklin Sent: Thursday, March 16, 2000 2:33 AM To: 'leica-users@mejac.palo-alto.ca.us' Subject: RE: [Leica] 75`mm f11.4/Almost Ready to Take the Plunge. It is RAZOR sharp, and very well balanced. The focus band is nice and big, which makes focusing very easy (I don't really like the little tabs...). It's a pleasure to use, and was my first lense...and definitely my favorite. - ---------- From: ARTHURWG@aol.com Sent: Wednesday, March 15, 2000 8:34 PM To: leica-users@mejac.palo-alto.ca.us Subject: Re: [Leica] 75`mm f11.4/Almost Ready to Take the Plunge. Yikes! That's the lens I want! Can you tell us more about what it's like to use it? I recently bought an 85mm f1.4 Nikkor AF ; what a wonnderful lens. Now I need a similar lens for my M6.