Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2001/01/04

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Subject: Re: [Leica] Outfit Opinion
From: Bill Satterfield <cwsat@istate.net>
Date: Thu, 04 Jan 2001 16:05:23 -0600
References: <NBBBIDNIGLFOKNLJCPLHAENDFAAA.danh@selectsa.com>

Whi is Dr. Yao, a dealer? Are his prices lower than here in the colonies?

Dan Honemann wrote:

> I agree with Paul on #1.  In fact, after an incredible amount of hemming and
> hawing, I finally ordered this exact set from Dr. Yao.
>
> Truth is, though, you couldnt go wrong either way.  That's one of the very
> nice benefits of the Leica M system: not a dog in the lot.
>
> Dan
>
> > I assume that's the 90 in your second set?
> >
> > Aside from agreeing with Dr. Yao (buy them all, let God sort them
> > out), I'd be more inclined to set #1, because it's simple and
> > does available light so well.  A lot depends on whether you do
> > the kind of work that requires a Noctilux - if not, I'm consider
> > the 75 to be a better all-around lens.  Others will disagree :-)
> >
> > Paul Chefurka
>
> > If cost is not a concern, which combination will you prefer?
> >
> > 1. Summilux-M 35mm 1:1.4 ASPH
> >     Summilux-M 75mm 1:1.4
> >
> > 2. Summicron-M 35mm 1:2 ASPH
> >     Noctilux-M 50mm 1:1
> >     APO-Summicron-M 1:2 ASPH

Replies: Reply from Ted <tedgrant@home.com> (Re: [Leica] Outfit Opinion)
In reply to: Message from "Dan Honemann" <danh@selectsa.com> (RE: [Leica] Outfit Opinion)