Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 1999/02/15
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Joe, > I'm not trying to be controversial; I have really been wondering about > whether the newer lenses have anything to offer me that would make a > difference to my pictures, fast film handheld. Seeking enlightenment. I upgraded my 35mm Summicron from the 70s to the latest ASPH version this fall. Before doing it, I had the opportunity to borrow one and to run some of my own tests. My conclusion was that at f2 there was a visible difference in the slides, and a smaller but still visible difference at f2.8. From f4 on, there was no difference that I could see on the light table. These tests were of course done on a tripod, Fuji Velvia, close-ups of a statue. Maybe they are not relevant to handheld shooting, but I did upgrade nonetheless; I shoot at maximum aperture quite often and was willing to pay to squeeze this little extra quality. If you always shoot at f5.6 or smaller apertures, then you will be wasting your money. Nathan - -- Nathan Wajsman Overijse, Belgium Photo page: http://members.tripod.com/belgiangator