Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2001/01/13
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george day wrote:
>Folks,
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>I'm torn between two lenses, both new version ASPH 35/1.4 and 35/2. Size
>isn't much of an issue for me, because I actually like beefier lenses in my
>hands. Cost is an issue, but I've located two lenses -- a new w/ passport
>f2 and a used, mint f1.4 for within $400 of each other. Not bad, right?
>
>So, the question is, is the f1.4 really worth it? I've never used it and
>the MTF charts, for whatever they are worth, indicate that at f1.4
>performance is pretty much run of the mill; makes me wonder whether it
>matches the Summicron at f2.
>
>Also, I generally shoot at f4-8,
Judging from your style of usage, you would not miss the extra stop of the
f1.4. Go for the 35/2 asph. An f2 lens is a very fast optic in these days
of fast emulsions and push possibilities.
Dan K.
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