Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 1998/02/15

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Subject: Re: [Leica] 50mm Summilux Question
From: Dan Cardish <dcardish@microtec.net>
Date: Sun, 15 Feb 1998 12:35:45 -0500
 
At 11:46 AM 15-02-98 -0800, Richard wrote:
>Dear Fellow LUGnuts,
[snip]
>
>Anyone use the 50mm Summilux and love it wide open?  
>
>Thanks,
>
>Richard

I have both a DR Summicron and a recent (clip on hood) 50 Summilux.  From
f2.8 downwards there is not much to choose between them.  At f2, I think
the DR has a *slight* edge.  When used at 1.4, the Summilux performs well,
probably better than most other 1.4/50s.  However, I am not one who loves
the shallow DOF look of 1.4 shots, and will only use this opening when
conditions demand it.  

Dan C.