Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2000/02/21
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]I looked long and hard at the 35/1.4 ASPH vs 35/2 ASPH question too. Much as the extra stop would be handy at some times, I just couldn't justify the extra money spent there when the 35/2 ASPH made such beautiful images. I used that money towards buying a new Elmarit-M 90/2.8. Godfrey >I'm in the market for a new 35mm lens. So my question is: whats the >difference between the leica 35 f/1.4 ASPH and the 35 f/2 ASPH, besides >a stop and about $800? Besides giving me an edge in low-light >situations (which would in fact come in useful) does the 1.4 give me >better performance at all stops? I guess i can (sorta) afford either >one, but I'd really like one of those 75mm f/1.4 lenses too, so any >money i can save now goes into that fund.