[Leica] The Summicron

[Mike Johnston <michaeljohnston@ameritech.net>]

> >>I'm in the market for a new 35mm lens.  So my question is: whats the
difference between the leica 35 f/1.4 ASPH and the 35 f/2 ASPH, besides
a stop and about $800?

Besides giving me an edge in low-light situations (which would in fact
come in useful) does the 1.4 give me better performance at all stops?<<<




ALL THINGS CONSIDERED, I could make a case that the current 35mm
Summicron ASPH is the best all-around lens currently available to
consumers for pictorial photography. Of course, this is a judgment call,
and subjective, but as I say I think I could make a pretty persuasive
argument for it.

This would take into account:
- --size and weight
- --handling
- --flare control
- --build quality
- --wide-aperture performance
- --the camera it fits on
- --sharpness
- --speed
- --focal length

...among other virtues.

Both 35mm Summilux ASPH's are great lenses as well--nothing against
them.

- --Mike J.
_PHOTO Techniques_ magazine
www.phototechmag.com