Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2006/05/15
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Ric, You want either the ASPH Summicron or Summilux or the new Zeiss offering. The earlier 35 Summilux was just plain soft at 1.4 plus flared like crazy wide open. The earlier 35 Summicrons can be quite good lenses, especially if stopped down. The Gen I and Gen IV are quite distinctive in how they render images but if you want a lens that accurately cuts a negative the the ASPH would be the ones to get. They both deliver wide open what was only possible at F5.6 in the earlier generations. If you really need the speed, the Cosina 35mm F1.2 is a good performer if you are not looking for razor sharp and has gotten fairly cheap. You know that you want the speed and the ability to control dof, so save your money and get the one that will work for you. Don don.dory@gamail.com On 5/12/06, Ric Carter <ricc@mindspring.com> wrote: > > Can I get some of the experience out there to help me check my thinking? > > I was thinking of getting a 35mm Summicron to strap on my M6. I've > found myself looking for just a little more coverage than my 50 of late. > > The current stable includes: 21 Elmarit, 28 Elmarit, 35/3,5 Nikkor > LSM, 50 Summicron, 50 Summitar LSM, 90 Summicron, & 135/3.5 Nikkor LSM. > > The more I've thought about it, the more I've started thinking 35 > Summilux instead. I don't have any speed now. I prefer slow film. The > Nikkor is fun and real compact, but it focuses backwards compared to > Leitz, and is slow for working shadowy streets with Reala. > > The ASPH is steep for my budget, so I'm now thinking of the 4th > generation 'lux, if I can find one. > > Am I on the right track here? > > Thanks. > > Ric Carter > http://gallery.leica-users.org/Passing-Fancies > > _______________________________________________ > Leica Users Group. > See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information >