Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 1998/01/05
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> Would you care to post you idea of an ideal Leica M
> photo system that would start with a M body and a wide-angle.
>
> An integrated exposure meter is a must for me.
I still think the 35 is the most versatile lens for the Leica -M.
>
> I would like to read about what are considered the better
> LEICA brand wide-angle lenses presently available as new
> or what I definitely should know about an eventual "supremo"
> "classic" in the 24 mm to 35 mm range monofocals.
>
> Some comments of PRACTICAL EXPERIENCE with such focals
> with a Aspherical formulation would be MOST welcome,
> especially in terms of COMPARATIVE results on "difficult"
> subjects.
The ASPH models in the wideangle range are superior to the older
designs especially when used at full aperture. On the other hand I
very often use the softnes of my summilux 35 at 1:1.4 for nice soft
photos wich almost look like they are painted. A good friend of mine
who paints with waterpaint on a totally wet paper (I'm sorry I don't
know the Enlish word for this techique) says I do the same thing with
my summilux 35 and 50 when used at widest aperture.
Of course I would like to have a lens which is almost perfect at
widest aperture but I also would never part from my "older" design
lenses. For me the summilux 35 is a "supremo classic".
> If there is such a "classic" that would be f/4 or brighter
> in that focal length range, I would dearly appreciate
> your comments.
Same story applies for the summicron 90. The new elmarit is probably
sharper but the smaller DOF of the summicron gives an advantage when
used for portraits.
Using these fast lenses is like cutting one small slice out of reality and put that on
paper.
Greetings,
Michiel.