Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 1997/11/06
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]In a message dated 97-11-06 17:30:09 EST, Dan Cardish wrote: << The pictures were really quite close. What is interesting is a comparison between the 50 Summilux and 50 DR Summicron! I can see differences (not necessarily good or bad) between them! ======================================================== In those few words, Dan has really hit the crux of the matter ------------ "not necessarily good or bad" but different. Comparing one lens to another is fine if you have nothing better to do but - ------ I have rarely seen a great picture that would be greater if another comparable lens was used. Focal length & speed - Yes, if you need it but comparing the Summilux at f:2 to the Summicron at f:2 is a subjective opinion and it would be like a mother comparing one child to her other ---different but not neccessarily any better. and so quote the raven, Marvin Moss