Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 1998/09/03
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Andrew Collings wrote >I've decided to buy a new M6. What's up in the air is which lens to buy: I want to do low-light scenes and know I want a 35/1.4. I'm wavering between the new 35/1.4 ASPH and a ten year old 35/1.4. The >new is $2600 and the used is $900. I'm concerned about the obstruction of the hood/lens in the finder of the aspherical. Even with the "cutout" it seems a hassle. Is this something you get used >to?>>>>>>>>> Andrew, a couple of things: 1: the cutouts don't count as you'll forget them after a very short time. 2: Save your money and go for the older 35mm 1.4 if you are intending on stopping down. However if you are going to work wide open or a stop down, then spend the bread for the aspherical as it is quite incredible when shooting wide open. There is a very marked difference in image quality over the older model. >With the used one, I wonder if the two "holders" on the aperture ring >will be easy enough to get to in a speed situation, especially with a >hood. Also, is $900 too cheap for a lens of this type that the dealer >claims is in mint condition?>>>>>> You might find a difference in handling but it wont take long to get the feel and you'll be flying along with the fingers doing exactly what you want in short order. The $900. price would seem not bad even if you intend on shooting wide open, the images will be acceptable. However, as I said, if you make a direct comparison you'll not be happy until you own the aspherical. But the difference really only counts wide open or a stop down. A good choice on the M6, a wonderful piece of gear which you should enjoy for years. ted > > > > >Andrew Collings > >http://www.andrewcollings.com >Voice: 312 455-1791 >Fax: 312 455-0268 >1840 W. Hubbard >Chicago, IL 60622 > > ______________________________________________________ Get Your Private, Free Email at http://www.hotmail.com