Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2000/09/26
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Terry Sham wrote: >I would like to buy a M6 TTL 0.72 next week. Because of my tight budget, I >would like to buy a cheapest lens (I don't like used) with it. I am >considering a Elmar-M 50mm f/2.8 because of its low price and design. >However, I am concerning about the build and optical quality of the lens >comparing with the Summicron, Summilix and the Noctilux. I think I will buy >a Noctilux in the future when I save enough money because I really like >standard lenses. > >Thanks for your inputs I think f2.8 lenses are great value for money. The Elmar 50/2.8 can be used wide open, collapsible (if you like that feature), and I am happy with the results. To me, the fast films of today have actually done great credit to slower lenses. Dan K. - --------------------------------------------------------------- Don't break the silence unless you can improve on it. ===============================================================