Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2001/02/03

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Subject: RE: [Leica] New Arrival - 75mm Summilux-M
From: "Austin Franklin" <austin@darkroom.com>
Date: Sat, 3 Feb 2001 16:25:23 -0500

> I think you will find (if you give it a chance) that the 75
> is a completely different lens than anything else you own.

I agree with that!

> You will find yourself using lower speed film just to get
> the effect of the 75/1.4 wide open.

I find just the opposite!  I am now shooting Tri-X at 800 and loving it!

> areas is simply stunning in the transition.  If you can,
> carry the 75/1.4 and 35/1.4 and you will have virtually
> every situation covered for rangefinder use.

I agree with that too!

Replies: Reply from Jim Brick <jim_brick@agilent.com> ([Leica] ASA, exposing, developing, T400CN)