Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 1999/09/26
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]I think the answer to your question is quite simple. Most all modern Summicron and Summilux lenses will out perform most photographers "technique". As Erwin says, one must use the finest techniques possible while taking photographs with these lenses in order to actually reap the rewards of the design. The normal photographer, not using a tripod, not using MLU on the R, not using the finest grain film, not using the optimum f/stop, etc... will not achieve the possibilities of the lens. So the simple answer to your question is, "do you want or need f/1.4?" Do you need another stop of light? Do you want the capability of more background blur? Do you want the capability of less DOF? These, I think, are the deciding points. Or are you attempting to get MF or LF quality in very large prints from your 35mm film? In which case you need to pull out all of the technique stops and use the newest APO & ASPH lenses. IMHO Jim At 04:03 PM 9/26/99 -0400, Andre Jean QUINTAL wrote: >Good Afternoon, > > Other than a full-stop extra speed, > would someone care to step forward and comment > on the actual benefits of choosing the new Summilux 50mm > f/1.4 over the much less expensive Summicron 50mm f/2 ? > >... > > Andre Jean Quintal >