Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2004/07/05
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Simon, The Summicron R will have more contrast so might be a better comparison to the Nikon. Another strike against the Noctilux is that it has a fair amount of focus shift as you stop down: if you are at infinity that doesn't matter much though. The focus shift is mostly covered by increased dof, it is one reason the Noctilux is only great stopped down. The other reason to stay with the R is that you will be comparing reflex to reflex lenses. On the other hand, if you are using a deep red filter, focusing will be much easier with the Noctilux. I know indecision is no help, and the temptation to take the sexy glass is almost overpowering, but the R lens is better in the middle apertures by some. Don dorysrus@mindspring.com -----Original Message----- From: lug-bounces+dorysrus=mindspring.com@leica-users.org [mailto:lug-bounces+dorysrus=mindspring.com@leica-users.org] On Behalf Of animal Sent: Monday, July 05, 2004 5:11 PM To: Leica Users Group Subject: [Leica] 50 mm lens choice help requested. Hi, I,ve been asked to go along with a friend photographer to make a 360 from a skyscraper. We will use a Sinar but also he would like to compare 50 mm leica lenses with his nikon one. I have an old R summicron and a noctilux . Which one should i take along ? Thanks for your advice simon jessurun P.s. he also wants to use a 25 red filter. _______________________________________________ Leica Users Group. See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information