Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 1999/06/07
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Daniele, I have both of these lenses and I do not feel that there is significant overlap. First, the focal lengths are obviously different. More importantly, I use them in quite different situations. The Noctilux is my lens for really marginal lighting situations, like bars or street scenes by night, school plays, indoor markets etc. For example, see the image "Tongeren Market 10" in the Belgian Markets section of my Belgium page. Most of my successful Noctilux pictures are taken at f1 to f1.4. The Summilux I use when maximum sharpness is needed and the pictures are taken at all sorts of apertures. For an example, see the pictures of a motorcycle engine at: http://members.tripod.com/belgiangator/page9.html Both of these lenses embody the essence of Leica and are quite wonderful but in different ways. Your choice should be dictated by which kind of pictures you like to take. Good luck! Nathan Daniele Coliva wrote: > Dear LUGgers, > > I'm in deep trouble :-) in trying to solve this doubt of mine. > > As I've become so addicted to Leica M, I've completely neglected my > SLR's, that is 2 Contax bodies and a few lenses. SInce I got my first > M6 last year, they have been resting. > I know it's a pity, but I can't help it! Whenever I go out with the > camera I take my M's. In other words, there's no more feeling :-), if > you see what I mean. > > On the other hand, I think it's a pity to leave that equipment alone, > especially thinking of the money it costed, so I've decided to put it > at use, that is trade it for other photo equipment I know I'll use for > sure. > > Here comes the problem. I was thinking about getting the Summilux > 75/1.4, but I'm afraid it overlaps with my Noctilux. Unfortunately > Erwin hasn't made a thorough review of the Summilux yet (I loved the > recent one about the Nocti!). > > Anybody can please give me a few hints about the Summilux? Is it > specialized in low light situations or can it be used in any light? > > One last question for Erwin and for those lucky ones who already have > the 90 apo-asph: how do these two lenses compare to each other, apart > from the focal lenghts issue? > > Thanks a lot in advance for your inputs. > > Regards, > > Daniele Coliva > Bologna, Italia > dcoliva@jura.dsnet.it - -- Nathan Wajsman Overijse, Belgium General photo site: http://members.tripod.com/belgiangator/ Belgium photo site: http://members.xoom.com/wajsman/ Motorcycle site: http://www.geocities.com/MotorCity/Downs/1704/