Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2003/09/13

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Subject: Re: [Leica] Nikkor 50/1.4 vs. Canon 50/1.2 vs. Summilux 50/1.4
From: Jerry Lehrer <jerryleh@pacbell.net>
Date: Sat, 13 Sep 2003 17:22:43 -0700
References: <5.2.1.1.2.20030913170845.037e2980@192.168.100.11>

Richard

The Summilux will beat the pants off those other lenses at full
aperture.

Frankly, I would take the Nikon lens over the Canon.

CTTOI, did Nikon ever offer or make a 35mm f1.4 in LTM?
If so, that would be my primary lens of choice.

Jerry

"Richard F. Man" wrote:

> Yes, one of the perpetual comparison question. Which one is "best" wide
> open at 1.4, and how soft is the Canon at 1.2?
>
> Looks like there's a Nikkor 1.4 and a Canon 1.2 for sale right now, I am
> somewhat tempted....
>
> // richard <http://www.imagecraft.com>
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