Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2002/03/09
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]- --- Derek Zeanah <derek@zeanah.com> wrote: <snip> Now I need > a replacement > available-light portrait lens, and I'm looking for help. > > It looks like my choices are the 75 Summilux, the 90 > Summicron, and the 90 > APO Summicron. I'm looking for the voice of experience > to step in and offer > guidance. <snip> > The Summicron 90 APO gets raves from users, but people > complain that it's too > sharp for flattering portraiture. I've never had the > opportunity to use one. > Is this an accurate assessment, and if so how does the > immediately-prior 90 > stack up? ============================================================ The older 90 mm f/2.0 would be a good choice. It is slightly soft on center ( By Leica standards ) when wide open. It then gets very sharp as you stop down. It also offers you a little "space" between yourself and the subject, which can make some people more comfortable. But you may still find the need for a soft focus attachment on accasion. After 20 years my in-laws have still not forgiven me because the pictures showed the wrinkles....... __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Try FREE Yahoo! Mail - the world's greatest free email! http://mail.yahoo.com/ - -- To unsubscribe, see http://mejac.palo-alto.ca.us/leica-users/unsub.html