Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 1999/01/05

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Subject: [Leica] Summilux 50/1.4 vs. Summicron 50/2?
From: dmm@bronze.lcs.mit.edu (Andrew M. Moore)
Date: Tue, 5 Jan 1999 10:15:27 -0500 (EST)
 
Comparing the latest versions of the 50/2 Summicron-M and 50/1.4 Summilux-M:

Are these two lenses equal enough in most areas that the decision is
simply "do I spend more money for the extra stop?", or do these lenses
have some other characteristics (good or bad) that distinguish them from
one another?

I'm particularly interested in:

- - ergonomics (I found the Summicron very "comfortable", easy to focus, etc.
- - viewfinder blockage (with hood extended)
- - optics (I know the 50/2 has an excellent reputation)

Andrew