Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2014/07/12
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Is any Leica lens worth it ;-) At f5.6 or f8 the differences are not so great, the 50AA has better sharpness across the frame and in the extreme corners than the other 50 asph lenses (the Noctilux asph is actually sharper than the Summilux asph here). At f2.0 it is sharper and higher contrast than the other two but the Noctilux asph gave better blur, however the 50AA OoF backgrounds are very neutral and natural. The extreme sharpness is quite disconcerting, I took a shot of distant (at infinity) buildings as a sharpness test and a closer building (about 50m away) is not in focus. That is what I saw in the lens, not the extreme OoF of a Noctilux but a clearly in focus subject and everything else varyingly blurred. Is it worth it? I use 50mm lenses a lot (and have a few), I knew I would always wonder what this lens is like and can still sell it for more than I paid for it (actually dealer hasn't invoiced me yet ;-)). For most people it is not worth changing from a Summilux asph unless you want the best, I think the 50AA will work well in combination with the Noctilux (asph or spherical) - so we are already in the rather expensive arena! I have only had it a week and am still learning it, my two must have lenses are the 28mm Summicron and 50mm Summilux asph but that may change as I know the Summilux much better..... Jay has been using his for a lot longer so may have something to add? john -----Original Message----- Distinctive! Is it worth it? Marty On Saturday, 12 July 2014, John McMaster <john at mcmaster.co.nz> wrote: > A simple week, other than last shot just two cameras and a long > awaited 50mm lens.... > > http://johnmcmaster.com/PAW/2014/28/ > > C & C welcome > > john >