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Subject: [Leica] Opinions about Nikor 50mm/1,4 LTM?
From: luisripoll at telefonica.net (Luis Ripoll)
Date: Thu Jan 11 15:52:01 2007

Hi Len,

Your opinion is very interesting, I've found a really nice one, but in my
opinion the price at they have offered me is too high, 500 Euro (about
650$), and for me it was more curiosity than interest... Even if it is a
lovely one.

Thanks for your help
Luis 

-----Mensaje original-----
De: lug-bounces+luisripoll=telefonica.net@leica-users.org
[mailto:lug-bounces+luisripoll=telefonica.net@leica-users.org] En nombre de
Leonard Taupier
Enviado el: viernes, 12 de enero de 2007 0:42
Para: Leica Users Group
Asunto: Re: [Leica] Opinions about Nikor 50mm/1,4 LTM?

Luis,

I have the Nikon 50mm f1.4 lens on my Nikon rangefinder S2. I think it has
the same formula as the LTM version. It has much higher contrast and
sharpness then the Summicron collapsible. The 50/1.4 was introduced in about
1950 and stayed in the rangefinder line until 1958/1960. It may have a
little higher contrast than the DR Summicron but fairly close by my eye.
What I like about the early Nikon lenses is they were not prone to the haze
and element scratch problems of the Leicas. Nikon made this lens to fit on
the NiKon and Contax RF and Leica. Marc James Small is probably the expert
here. All the Nikon RF lenses are becoming hard to find as the best ones are
going to collectors. If you find a good one at a decent price, buy it. It
won't be hard to get rid of if you tire of it.

Len


On Jan 11, 2007, at 5:51 PM, Luis Ripoll wrote:

> Some days ago I've saw in e-bay this lens, it is with Leica screw, is 
> a very nice lens that it seems Nikon has produced not a big quantity 
> to compete with Leica, I have heard that contrast was stronger against 
> the smoothnes of the Leica lenses.
>
> Are there any experiences or opinions in the LUG?
>
> TIA
>
> Saludos cordiales
> Luis
>
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