Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 1998/03/26
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Is the 2.0 as sharp and contrasty at 2.8 as the 2.8 at 2.8? At 05:52 PM 3/26/98 +0000, D Khong wrote: >I really cannot answer this question. Based on my experience, the 2.8 is >a more contrasty lens. Contrast itself can enhance the perception of >sharpness. There are pros and cons between the 2.0 and the 2.8 lens. >Given the choice, I like the pics that I get from the 2.0 and I would not >hesitate to use it wide open, like my Noctilux. When travelling, I would >take my 2.8 and be careful not to have too much back light which will cause >the Tele Elmarit to flare. > >Dan K. > >At 08:13 AM 25/3/98 -0800, you wrote: >>Quality wise, though, would you still say the 2.0 presents better quality >>enlargements than the 2.8? I have been told that the 2.8 is sharper >>and contrastier at 2.8 than the 2.0 at 2.8....do you agree? >> >> >>At 06:31 PM 3/25/98 +0000, D Khong wrote: >>>At 09:12 AM 24/3/98 -0800, you wrote: >>>>I have an M6 0.85 with a 35/2 ASPH and a 50/2. >>>>I am ready to buy a 90mm for the M6. Which >>>>version will give me the highest quality images >>>>from f/2.8 to f/8? I do not have to have the f/2 if it >>>>is not the best since I already have 2 f/2 lenses. >>>>F/2.8 would be fine. Some have told me that the >>>>2.0 is soft wide open and the 2.8 is sharp and >>>>contrasty wide open. Any more comparisons >>>>on these lenses? >>>> >>>> >>>>Francesco Sanfilippo, >>> >>>I have used both the 2.8 and the 2.0. I still think the f2 version is >>>better, if you are not too concerned about the weight. Firstly, I take >>>mainly people pics and portraits and so the f2 gives me the effects that I >>>want. >>> >>>Secondly, I have used two versions of f2.8 (the small second version and >>>the current version), and I find the both the lenses somewhat more flary >>>than the summicron. >>> >>>The only reason I carry my 2.8 around is when I have weight constrains and >>>would rather carry a smaller lens. Otherwise I would prefer to take pics >>>with my summicron. >>> >>>Dan K. >>> >> >> >>Francesco Sanfilippo, >>Five Senses Productions >>webmaster@5senses.com >> >> >>http://www.5senses.com/ >> > Francesco Sanfilippo, Five Senses Productions webmaster@5senses.com http://www.5senses.com/