RE: [Leica] 35mm R Lens recommendation

[Tindalcor <megamax@abacom.com>]

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>I would like to purchase one of these R lenses in the near future, the
>Summicron R 35mm F2 or the Summilux R 35mm F1.4.  Can anyone please give me
>some opinions on these lenses?  Is the F1.4 worth the extra money?  thank
>you.
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     --> There is an extremely positive review of
           the Summicron-R f/2 35mm "somewhere"
           on the Internet.
           It would seem the optics engineer behind it
           is highly respected.

           IF you very often use close range photography,
           the Summilux-R f/1.4 35mm has FLE technology:
           this could mean it's remarkable to that end.

           Though many prefer the 35mm focal length,
           perhaps would it be wise to also consider the LEICA-R 28mm?
           I can fully appreciate the "classic" 35mm, but the 28mm
           definitely brings serious credentials and applications,
           especially if you tend to get to photograph in more cramped
           spaces. 

           A LEICA R 6.2 + 35mm Summicron-R f/2, with the larger
           rubber eye cup + black body, certainly would trigger serious
           product envy. Your system could grow to include a 19mm
           ultra-wide and/or a 60mm Macro-Elmarit for outstanding
           system versatility. 

           Add a few high quality filters and polarizers.
           Probably a Metz flash, one capable of TTL bounce flash.
           To me, I also would want the bottom half of the LEICA leather
           everready case, ... it's just an old habit of mine. The grip
           is firmer, giving me a securizing sense of control.
           

           I prefer smaller stuff, so as to least evoke
           the "here comes a photographer" response [ ! ]
           Black body mandatory, of course.
           Your 35mm selection most certainly represents
           a classic, well-founded practical choice.

           Andre Jean Quintal