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Subject: Re: [Leica] Thanks!! OT Nikon F5
From: Simon Lamb <s_lamb@compuserve.com>
Date: Mon, 15 May 2000 00:09:49 +0100
References: <001c01bfbdda$c5959ce0$ac53d03f@505HE3203331.ccapr.com>

B. D.

My neighbour has a 75 so I will see if I can get some comparison shots.

Simon

B. D. Colen wrote:

> Try comparing the Nikon 85 1.4 AF or manual to the Leica M 75 1.4 - in real
> life. You will NOT see a difference. Even the bokah is virtually the same.
>
> 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 Simon Lamb
> > Sent: Sunday, May 14, 2000 6:23 AM
> > To: leica-users@mejac.palo-alto.ca.us
> > Subject: Re: [Leica] Thanks!! OT Nikon F5
> >
> >
> > Fernando
> >
> > I was comparing the 85 1.4 with the 90 f/2 APO ASPH which is a
> > fair comparison
> > IMHO.
> >
> > Simon
> >
> > Fernando Martins wrote:
> >
> > > From: "Simon Lamb" <s_lamb@compuserve.com>
> > >
> > > > expensive.  That said, my new M6 habit is sucking my bank account dry,
> > > > although there is a quality in the pictures that I take with
> > the M6 that I
> > > > have not seen from the F5.  Can't put my finger on it, but it
> > is there.
> > >
> > > humm, a camera body is only a light tight box (NO NO DON'T HIT
> > ME!!! :-)))
> > >
> > > you shouldn't be comparing the M6 with the F5.
> > >
> > > compare the summicron 35/2 with the nikkor 35/1.4 - then we'll
> > talk :-)))
> > >
> > > fernando.
> >
> >
> >
> >

In reply to: Message from "B. D. Colen" <bdcolen@earthlink.net> (RE: [Leica] Thanks!! OT Nikon F5)