Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 1998/08/12

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Subject: Re: [Leica] 75/1.4 versus 90/2.0
From: TEAShea@aol.com
Date: Wed, 12 Aug 1998 16:55:03 EDT
 
<< The 75/1.4 has a reputation of very high sharpness and resolution: It may
 not be the best portrait lens.  The 90 Summicron reportedly is slightly
 soft at the largest apparture and close focus distance: many comment on its
 flattering portrait qualities. >>

I use both lenses.  You are correct.  The 75 is substantially sharper than the
90 up to f 5.6.  From there, they are pretty equal.  The 90 does produce nice
slightly soft portraits at 2.0. 

Tom Shea