Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2000/11/14

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Subject: Re: [Leica] the 35mm Summilux ASPH trumps all
From: Mark Rabiner <mark@rabiner.cncoffice.com>
Date: Tue, 14 Nov 2000 10:02:08 -0800
References: <B6369717.771%michaeljohnston@ameritech.net>

Mike Johnston wrote:
> 
> > If I was your salesperson, I'd push the 35mm f/1.4
> > if but for the wonderful 35mm focal image composition
> > and "feel", and, to me, more universal application ...
> > Plus it's surely much easier to handle at full aperture
> > for most people .
> [snip]
> > you'd get more mileage out of a 35mm Summicron
> > as "universal" lens and am convinced most other
> > photographers also would ...
> >
> > A J Q
> 
> I agree with André. As a universal, high-speed, do-it-all normal lens, the
> 35mm Summilux ASPH would be far and away the most preferable. It has at
> least one serious advantage over the Noct--its compact size, low weight, and
><Snip> 
> With most things in photography, sensible compromises work best. Pick a fast
> enough film, a fast enough lens, and then reserve flash or tripod for when
> they're really needed.
> 
> --Mike

Could not agree with this more!
But another option not quite in the present is the 28mm Summicron.
I think this lens might turn out to be at least the equal of a low light and all
around usable lens as the 1.4 35mm Asph!
Mark rabiner
:)
http://spokenword.to/rabiner/

In reply to: Message from Mike Johnston <michaeljohnston@ameritech.net> ([Leica] the 35mm Summilux ASPH trumps all)