Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2000/09/26
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]D Khong wrote: > > 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. And having a slightly slower lens does not make for a dimmer less snappy groundglass. As we don't have no groundglass. markwr