Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 1998/11/17
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Nigel, Is it the f2.0 or f1.5 version? I have the f1.5 black in LTM and it is a very nice lens. I also have a Leitz 75mm Summilux f 1.4 and it handles better on the M-series than the Nikkor. I have quit using the Nikkor as it has become a collectors piece and it is going up for sale. (Need to finance my purchase of the 75.) It is the black barrel version of which very few were made. I don't have any first hand knowledge but have heard that the chrome version (f2.0) is not as good an image maker....that said I cannot tell you why or if that would be the case. I once used the Nikkor a lot but most of the work was in B&W so I do not have a feel for the "color" of this particular lens. The f1.5 is bigger than the Summilux and the shade intrudes into the viewfinder farther. I used the 85 mm quite often for stage photography with strong lighting and did not notice a flair problem. If you are going to pass through NW Washington State (USA) anytime soon you could play with mine before you send your money off for the one that is sight unseen. Cheers, David Medley Whidbey Is. WA USA dmedley@whidbey.net - -----Original Message----- From: N. B. Watson <nbwatson@juno.com> To: leica-users@mejac.palo-alto.ca.us <leica-users@mejac.palo-alto.ca.us> Date: Tuesday, November 17, 1998 4:19 PM Subject: [Leica] *Need* an opinion >...for a change, rather than offering one, I *need* an experienced >opinion. I've been offered to purchase an 85mm Nikkor in LTM which if I >accept it I must buy sight-unseen and without return privilege as it is >from an estate. The person who contacted me is a serious hobbyist >photographer whose assessment of the lens' condition (mint glass, few >minor scratches in the chrome barrel) I trust implicitly; however neither >of us has any knowledge of its performance. I wonder if anyone has any >hands-on experience with this lens and could comment as to its sharpness, >contrast and propensity for flare, at the various apertures and focussing >distances. Comparisons to Leica 90mm lenses would be appreciated. > >Thanks eversomuch. > >Regards, >Nigel > >___________________________________________________________________ >You don't need to buy Internet access to use free Internet e-mail. >Get completely free e-mail from Juno at http://www.juno.com/getjuno.html >or call Juno at (800) 654-JUNO [654-5866]