Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2000/09/05
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]FYI - The Nikon 85 1.4 AF - and manual - are sharp as a proverbial tack at 1.4, as is the M 75 Summilux. The "finger print" of the Nikon lens is virtually identical to that of the 75 Summilux, by the way - both are fabulous lenses. B. D. > -----Original Message----- > From: owner-leica-users@mejac.palo-alto.ca.us > [mailto:owner-leica-users@mejac.palo-alto.ca.us]On Behalf Of > Mmermag@aol.com > Sent: Tuesday, September 05, 2000 9:19 AM > To: leica-users@mejac.palo-alto.ca.us > Subject: Re: [Leica] Optimal Portrait Lenses > > > In a message dated Mon, 4 Sep 2000 5:28:46 PM Eastern Daylight > Time, Thomas Donovan <75674.3465@compuserve.com> writes: > > << Lugmates, > > I'm currently thinking about adding to my SLR gear, one of the > following lenses; a.) Nikkor 85 f1.4. OR b.) Contax 85 f1.4. > > >>> > > I have used the 90mm Summicron R and the Contax 85 f1.4. Both > render wonderful portraits! However, At f 1.4, the Contax lens is > quite soft. I think both lenses improve greatly from about f2.8 > and up. Therefore, the contax is really only helpful if you need > to get the shot in low light or want the soft effect. I have not > tested the Leica 85mm summilux, but if it is sharper at f1.4 to > f2 than it would be more useful. > > Mike >