Re: R: [Leica] 50mm Summicron-M vs Summilux-M

[Andre Jean Quintal <megamax@abacom.com>]

>Da: The Adler Family <badler@nanospace.com>
>Oggetto: [Leica] 50mm Summicron-M vs Summilux-M
[ ... ]
>>My main reason for the purchase of the Summilux would be to have the low
>>light capability when needed (if ever). I like to have as many options as
>>possible.
	--> in 50mm, the Summicron is the general reference.
	BUT there are not many photo situations where what
	could be done with a 50mm cannot be done
	with a 35mm focal. I agree it's a judgment call
	but founded on experience.

	--> in 35mm, the Summilux ASPH f/1.4 is the reference
	but it's twice the price of a Summicron ASPH
	which also gives out outstanding optical quality,
	the Summilux ASPH leading by a "nose" and adds a f/stop.
	As system strategy goes, 35mm would be the focal,
	(along with 28mm) where f/1.4 would be the most useful.
	( Currently, there is no 28mm f/1.4 in the Leica range.)

	--> your should also consider the 75mm f/1.4:
	this would "open up" your photo opportunities
	quite a lot. It's a rather expensive lens but very likely
	will last you over 25 years. 75mm is an excellent
	focal if you enjoy casual portraiture, for instance.
	I'm convinced it's a de facto museum piece,
	seen from a few hundred years onward.
	I'd be very surprised to see a used one come by,
	unless the seller gave up photography altogether.

	--> the other alternative could be to consider
	a 24mm ASPH but for other reasons than low
	light photography, if you consider your photo
	equipment as a system.

	Andre Jean Quintal


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