Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2001/01/24
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]I've got an old (mid 60's) 35mm Summilux and a new (last year) 50mm Summicron. If I could only have one of the two, the 'Cron would be the one to go - but then I love a 35mm view of the world :-) - -----Original Message----- From: owner-leica-users@mejac.palo-alto.ca.us [mailto:owner-leica-users@mejac.palo-alto.ca.us]On Behalf Of Johnny Deadman Sent: 24 January 2001 22:32 To: LUG Subject: Re: [Leica] 35 or 50mm as standard lens - the need for speed ? on 1/24/01 4:29 PM, Peter Zak at pzak@desidero.com.au wrote: > But I can only "invest" in one 'Lux - so which one to get ? > > As I used the 35 and 50 for some time I'm acquainted with their +/-'s, but > what I'm hoping for is that someone can help clarify my own thinking with a > well timed and worded comment... Absolutely the 35. The 50 isn't a patch on it. The 35 is a world-beating lens, while the 50 struggles wide open and (IMO) is due for a recomputation. The 50 is a NICE lens. The 35 is a GREAT one. I've considered selling my 50. I can't conceive of circumstances which did not involve starvation or not having a roof in which I'd sell the 35... - -- Johnny Deadman http://www.pinkheadedbug.com