Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 1998/08/05

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Subject: Re: [Leica] which R lens from 35 to 50?
From: Francesco Sanfilippo <fls@5senses.com>
Date: Wed, 05 Aug 1998 09:07:02 -0700

I used to have the 35 Summilux AND the 50 Summicron.

I thought the 50 Summicron was an excellent lens, but some
of you say the 50 Summilux is now a best of breed and that
it rivals the Summicron.  My question is.....which lens is better
at f/2?

About the 35....my Summilux was a wonderful lens, but I think the
35 Summicron-M ASPH is a FAR better lens and I'll stick with it.

I think I have decided to stick with the M for lenses through 50,
and to use my R for 100 and up.

Francesco




At 10:19 PM 8/4/98 -0700, you wrote:
>I personally would choose (and did) the Summicron in both cases. I would
>not trade either for the Summilux version. The Summicrons are outstanding
>lenses. This is my personal opinion.
>
>Jim
>
>At 10:58 AM 8/4/98 -0700, you wrote:
>>For a good, all-purpose R lens between 35mm and 50mm,
>>which would you recommend?  I want sharpness and
>>beautiful bokeh, as I use the lenses for portraiture and
>>glamour photo work.  I am considering the 35/2, the 35/1.4,
>>the 50/2, and the 50/1.4.  Please recommend one of the 35s
>>and one of the 50s.
>>
>>Francesco
>> 
>