Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2003/04/29

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Subject: RE: [Leica] C/V 35mm F1.2
From: "bdcolen" <bdcolen@earthlink.net>
Date: Tue, 29 Apr 2003 11:19:10 -0400

I remember that shot - quite impressive. I may be missing something, but
aren't we talking one-half stop?

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From: owner-leica-users@mejac.palo-alto.ca.us
[mailto:owner-leica-users@mejac.palo-alto.ca.us] On Behalf Of Don Dory
Sent: Monday, April 28, 2003 6:38 PM
To: leica-users@mejac.palo-alto.ca.us
Subject: Re: [Leica] C/V 35mm F1.2


B.D.,
No, the new C/V 35 F1.2 is not as sharp and not nearly as contrasty as
the Leica 35 1.4 ASPH.  It is however, very resistant to flare, see

http://www.photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=1347548&size=lg

I am shooting directly into spot lights with not a sign of flare.  And I
think that the lens is that proverbial "sharp enough".  I'm not sure
though that the extra third stop is worth selling your existing lens
which is probably better as I don't think you will get much more than
$1200 for a used ASPH and that is about what several members are selling
this lens for. As for someone looking to buy a new 35 and size isn't
especially important then I think C/V is going to sell a whole lot of
these lenses.

Don
dorysrus@mindspirng.com

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Replies: Reply from "Don Dory" <dorysrus@mindspring.com> (Re: [Leica] C/V 35mm F1.2, suddenly faster)