Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2001/05/22
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Steve, >>Good! I know that I have no trouble adapting to new stuff, but, with the 50/1.4, I agree with that 'leave well enough alone thinking.' Why spend an R&D fortune for a tiny increase in performance. The other thing to think about is the 50/1.4 and 50/1.0 are really very low volume lenses, so would there really be a big enough market for a new marginally improved lens.<< I wonder how sales of the 50/1.4 M stack up? I have a late-but-non-built-in-hood 50, and I find that I use it more than my 35/1.4 ASPH. If I had to choose between the two, I'd take the 50. The 35 probably performs better wide open. But I just like the angle of view of the 50 more. Conversely, on my R7 I use my 35/2 way more than my 50/2. Again, it's a focal length issue. Dave