Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2001/01/17
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Dear Sirs, I was on the 35 ASPH Summicron for about 8 months before switching to the 35 ASPH Summilux, primarily due to the fact that it is a full stop faster enabling me to shoot in hotel rooms at f/1.4 1/8s instead of 1/4s. I used the Summicron primarily for BW weddings (and the occasional funeral) and I shoot regularly in churches and dark hotel rooms. The Summicron is cheap, petite and the hood doesn't block the .72 viewfinder. I don't like the hood on the Summilux, it blocks the finder. The lens feels a lot longer than the Summicron. Mounted on camera, both feels good, and nobody other than Leica fanatics would notice that you've got a lux instead of a cron. Speaking of which, I use a 75 on an .85 body, and again nobody really gives a hoot about the fat lens. really. if you need the extra stop, go for it. Kind regards Wesley Loh Memphis West Pictures (Singapore) http://www.memphiswest.com o65.3422852 f65.3420130 m65.97620429