Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 1998/11/24
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Ironically, the 55/2.8 Micro is a much better performer at infinity than in extreme close-ups (the 105/4 Micro and 200/4 Micro are the best choices there, or try a PK-13 or PN-11tube on the fabulous 180 for a *real* eye-opener) and the 55 is not the best portrait lens, either. I like it because it stops down 2 stops farther than a 50/1.4 and that's handy in rare instances where maximum DOF is worth the diffraction loss. I commend your wife on her impeccable taste . The 85/2 happens to be one of my favourites, as well as the lens (along with the 24/2.8) responsible for the bulk of Galen Rowell's finest work. Have your wife re-shoot that image of you with *that* lens. As to the 35 Summicron ASPH...well, it's one dandy lens. Worth a bunch of Nikkors for sure! Regards, Nigel On Tue, 24 Nov 98 13:33:11 -0500 pchefurka@plaintree.com writes: >I recently traded in a bunch of Nikkors to finance the purchase >of a 35 Summicron ASPH. The ones I kept were the 55/2.8 Micro, >the 180 AF and my wife's favorite, the 85/2.0. The comment I >want to make is about the 55's bokeh. > >Now, I really like this lens. It's handy, sharp and contrasty. >But the bokeh sucks. ___________________________________________________________________ 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]