Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2002/03/21

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Subject: Re: [Leica] Looking for Comments on 80/1.4R
From: "Frank W." <wwk001@netvigator.com>
Date: Fri, 22 Mar 2002 13:01:21 +0800
References: <B8BFFBD9.C624%cyberdog@attglobal.net>

Hi Pascal,

Thanks for your response. Probabaly I need to further clarify my question:

1. I used a 90/2.8 (E55 version) before. I chosed it over the 90/2 because I
don't like the softness and tone of the 90/2.
2. I switched to 100/2.8APO basically because I wanted a ROM lens which
90/2.8 could not offer.
3. I began to find that the 100/2.8APO is often too crispy and contrasty for
portraits, even when fully opened. That's why I'm considering for another
move.

Probably I could have 3 choices at this moment:

1. Always use my Contax Softar I on the 100/2.8APO for portraits. Or always
use low contrast films like Kodak ProImage.
2. Switch to the 80/1.4, which I'm not sure that is a good move or not as it
might be too soft for me.
3. Wait for 90/2.0APO and hope that will be a better lens for portraits in
terms of tone and contrast.

I'm looking for comment on these. Did I make myself clear?

Thks/Rgds.


Frank W.

- ----- Original Message -----
From: "Pascal" <cyberdog@attglobal.net>
To: "LUG" <leica-users@mejac.palo-alto.ca.us>
Sent: Friday, March 22, 2002 4:06 AM
Subject: Re: [Leica] Looking for Comments on 80/1.4R


> On 21-03-2002 18:45 Frank W. wrote:
>
> > Another choice is to wait for the 90/2.0APO-R. But don't when it will be
> > available.
>
> But I thought you said that the 100/2.8 APO was too crispy for portraits.
> How would the 90/2.0 APO change that ?
>
> Pascal
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