Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 1999/10/15
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Nathan Wajsman wrote: > > A couple of weeks ago Erwin, Lucien and I were discussing descriptions of lens > performance over lunch. Once we get beyond the measurable parameters, the > descriptions will by nature be subjective. I love Johnny's language > below...sharp but organic...We are approaching the level of linguistic > equilibrism used in descriptions of fine wine. NOTE: This is not a criticism, > merely an observation. > > Nathan > > Johnny Deadman wrote: > > > I just produced my first prints with a very battered 35/1.4. The glow is > > stunning. But the lens also has a quality at f8 that is quite remarkable... > > sharp but... organic somehow. Warmth, I would call it. > > > > -- > > Johnny Deadman > > -- Ah the 35/1.4 Summilux! A bit presumptuous but I'm amused by its pretensions! Mark :-) Rabiner