Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2000/03/16
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]I think this is one case where a head-to-head would leave a photographer scratching his/her head. Usually there's a pretty clear winner in these kinds of things, and, also usually, the winner is Leica. But these two lenses were separated at birth...;-) 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 Mark Rabiner Sent: Thursday, March 16, 2000 5:17 PM To: leica-users@mejac.palo-alto.ca.us Subject: Re: [Leica] 75`mm f11.4/Almost Ready to Take the Plunge. "B. D. Colen" wrote: ><Snip> ame 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. ><Snip> Or somehow get both so you can see for yourself if one lens really has an advantage over another. A reason for bean. Dueling lenses. Take them both out and shoot a roll of slides of the exact same things. Could be you'll sell the Leica lens. But I doubt it! Mark Rabiner I hope you are able to keep both.