Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2003/07/21
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Tom, First, they are all good. Now, do you need the speed of the 1.4? If you don't, then go for the 60 Macro-Elmarit as it is a stunningly good lens at all apertures. If the 60 is too long for your normal needs then the 50 Summicron is almost as good and gives you one more stop in a smaller size. As to the Summilux, if you can pop for the new one, you get a lens that at F4 is as good as the others. At F2 it is arguably as good as the Summicron. However, if you go for the old version, then it is definitely softer and has less contrast than the other choices at the wider apertures. So, if you need the speed, spend the money on the new version, or buy faster film. I say this even though when I use a fifty on my SL it is usually the Summilux (old version). Of course, mostly I use the 60 and that is the lens that goes on first when I need a normal focal length. Don dorysrus@mindspring.com - -----Original Message----- From: owner-leica-users@mejac.palo-alto.ca.us [mailto:owner-leica-users@mejac.palo-alto.ca.us] On Behalf Of Tom Christiansen Sent: Monday, July 21, 2003 9:02 PM To: leica-users@mejac.palo-alto.ca.us Subject: [Leica] Summilux vs Summicron vs Elmarit Folks, Regarding the 50mm lenses for the R system: What are people's opinions on the different types (f/1.4, 2, 2.8)? Thanks, Tom - -- 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