Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2003/05/01
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Thanks, Don. BTW, I wouldn't expect the Cosina at 1.2 to compare to the Summilux ASPH at 1.4 - it's 1.4 and up I'd be concerned with. As for the faster film - I use Tri-X rated at 800 as my standard film - and head up from there. This one is going to take allot of thinking - because I do love the 35 1.4. ;-) B. D. - -----Original Message----- From: owner-leica-users@mejac.palo-alto.ca.us [mailto:owner-leica-users@mejac.palo-alto.ca.us] On Behalf Of Don Dory Sent: Wednesday, April 30, 2003 10:11 PM To: leica-users@mejac.palo-alto.ca.us Subject: Re: [Leica] C/V 35mm F1.2, suddenly faster B.D. I guess that I would prefer to go faster with the film than change lenses. I have far less experience with the 1.2 than Tom A. but I would say that the lens is not nearly as good at 1.2 as the 1.4 is at 1.4. In other words, for me, I would push on the film a little harder than rely on the 1.2 to bring in the image. With that said, I am probably a customer of the 1.2 for the shallow DOF and the creative images that can be had with the plane of focus forcing the eye where I want it. My main caveat would be if I did club shooting or other close in stage work. I think that the contrast of the ASPH may push the already high contrast over the edge, and in that case, the C/V lens would be the cats meow. Once again, this is a case of artistic expression dictating what tool works best. I strongly feel that you will be calling Rich or Dr. Yao to acquire one. For you, the speed will make the early mornings for your Day in the Life series work even better. Or I recall a pool hall shot you posted where the shallower DOF may have improved the image. Besides, I suspect that you could sell the lens for just about what you paid for it in the near term if you find it unsatisfactory. 0.02 Don dorysrus@mindspring.com - -- To unsubscribe, see http://mejac.palo-alto.ca.us/leica-users/unsub.html - -- To unsubscribe, see http://mejac.palo-alto.ca.us/leica-users/unsub.html