Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2000/11/16

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Subject: Re: [Leica] Still confused about which 90 to get
From: khmiska <khmiska@umich.edu>
Date: Thu, 16 Nov 2000 20:35:43 -0500
References: <p05010401b639b9752851@[10.5.13.32]> <4.2.0.58.20001116181408.0099d530@pop1.nf.sympatico.ca>

Greg,
Thanks for your vote. Yes, my 90/2 is big, heavy, bold and not for these pansies
that want these featherweight combinations. I always say if you can't go first
class, don't bother going at all. Weight is stability!
Regards
Kurt
German Business Translations
Ann Arbor, Michigan

Greg Locke wrote:

> At 15:34 16-11-00 -0500, you wrote:
> >Tristan,
> >Go for the big gun, the Summicron. Go first class.
> >Kurt
> >German Business Translations
> >Ann Arbor, MI
>
> YES,YES,YES!!!  SUMMICRON... BIG, BOLD, HEAVY and VERY sharp, great for
> available light.
>
> ...and contrary to Mr. Puts suggestion that "portrait lens should be
> stopped done, most professional photographers prefer very shallow depths of
> field when photographing the human face.  Often to the point where the eyes
> and mouth would be in focus but the ears and shoulders softly out.
>
> It really does make the subject "jump" from the background and pack a punch.
> I once considered asking Leica for a refund on the f stops above 2.8 I've
> never used :^)
>
> My summicron is an older MADE IN CANADA version but it rocks wide open.
> If you don't mind the weight or size.... GO FOR IT!
>
> Greg Locke                         St. John's, Newfoundland
> locke@straylight.ca              http://www.straylight.ca/locke
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In reply to: Message from Tristan Tom <tt@tristan.net> ([Leica] Still confused about which 90 to get)
Message from Greg Locke <locke@straylight.ca> (Re: [Leica] Still confused about which 90 to get)