Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2005/03/20
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Frankly, the last thing I'd associate the 75 Summilux with is the gd "Leica glo." While it's been around a long time, it is a modern lens, sharp as the proverbial tack, and wonderfully contrasty. I found it to be the virtual identical twin of the Nikon 85 1.4 - both lenses are real stunners. And the 75 is the last lens in the world I would describe as having a Noctilux-like image look. Shallow depth of field? Yes, close at 1.4. But that, to my eye, is the beginning and end of the similarity. As to cost comparison - anyone who goes out today and buys a new 75 1.4 - assuming he or she can find a used one- is out of his or her mind. $3000? Nuts. Pick one up used and save maybe $1K over the new Summicron AND get an extra stop along with the $1K saving. -----Original Message----- From: lug-bounces+bdcolen=earthlink.net@leica-users.org [mailto:lug-bounces+bdcolen=earthlink.net@leica-users.org] On Behalf Of Joseph Yao Sent: Saturday, March 19, 2005 11:56 PM To: Leica Users Group <lug@leica-users.org> Subject: Re: [Leica] 75mm F/2 M lens? The APO Summicron 75/2.0 ASPH is likely to cost US$2,500 whereas the Summilux 75/1.4 is priced at US$3,000 at present. If the 75/2.0 is similar to the 50/1.4 ASPH and APO 90/2.0 ASPH, it will have a very different 'finger print' than that of the 75/1.4. I have always found the latter closer to the Noctilux in terms of image characteristics. In short, I expect the new 75/2.0 to be a smaller, lighter, less expensive lens compared to the Summilux 75/1.4, but will likely to offer sharper images with a more modern look, with less of that wonderful 'Leica glow' that is often associated with the pre-ASPH 50/1.4, Noctilux and 75/1.4. Joseph on 20/3/05 5:21 am, B. D. Colen at bdcolen@earthlink.net wrote: > It's not less money, and given how incredible good the 75 Lux is, I'd > seriously think about looking for a used 75 Lux rather than going for > the new chron - unless you are absolutely committed to buying a brand > new lens and know that you'd never want to shoot at f 1.4. The only > argument I can think of in favor of the new chron is that it focuses > down to about 27 inches. But I'd rather have 1.4. And that 75 Summilux > is a really gorgeous lens. _______________________________________________ Leica Users Group. See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information