Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2000/12/17
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]le 17/12/2000 03:13, Terry Sham à tsham@netvigator.com a écrit : > Do you agree to use Noctilux 50mm f/1 as the only lens in the M system? Will > the Summilux 35mm f/1.4 be better? --> The focal length 35mm in and of itself is a pre-requisite if you want to get FLEXIBILITY and outstanding, state-of-the-art optics and one un-shakable photo tool. --> The Noctilux is primarily a specialty lens for people who often need to get images from extremely low light situations. At f/1, it is unique but also not that easy to score consistently high results as the depth-of-field at f/1 is minimal indeed. Even the f/2 35mm could meet your real needs unless you are heavily into borderline lighting situations or "creative selective focus". If the 50mm focal appeals to you, the new version of the f/1.4 delivers a lot of picture for the money it costs, a tad off f/1. My vote still goes to 35mm f/1.4 ASPH. I'm totally sure this lens would become your standard for 10, 20 years. Andre Jean Quintal