Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2002/01/03

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Subject: Re: [Leica] 75M or 90M 2.0
From: "James Harrison" <leicajh@hotmail.com>
Date: Thu, 03 Jan 2002 20:41:23 -0600

Thanks Don, I have the new Noctilux, and the 35 1.4 ASPH already.  M-6 
Titanium (Old style0, and a new .58.
Don said.
>
>Either lens will do the trick.  If you prefer a razor thin in focus 
>portrait
>that is not tack sharp but is merely sharp then the 75 is for you.  On the
>other hand, if only a narrow in focus band is fine but you prefer to shave
>with sharpness then the 90 AA is for you.
>
>Other considerations would be whether you need a really fast lens which
>would tilt the discussion toward the 75.  On the other hand if you have a 
>50
>Summilux then the 90 would be a better choice.  I find the 35 lux and 75 
>lux
>to be a very nice small outfit especially if the light is low.
>
>The last consideration in the matrix is whether space/weight is a
>consideration, the 75 is about twice the size of the 90 and weighs enough
>more to notice.
>
>So, take the test.
>
>I need more speed = 75 lux
>I need more reach = 90 AA
>I understand Bokeh = 75 lux
>I backpack = 90AA
>I almost never shoot less than F2.0 = 90AA
>I really have problems with the framelines in my M = 90AA
>My style frequently uses a narrow band of sharp with large areas of OOF = 
>75
>lux
>
>Hope this helps you spend the $1500 or so dollars.
>
>Don Dory
>dorysrus@mindspring.com
>
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James A. Harrison II
KD5LMX
Wichita Falls, Texas, USA


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