Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2004/05/27
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]I have to disagree here. IF someone uses the focal length fairly often, and IF the new lens is going to deliver better contrast, crisper images, and virtually no flare, THEN I can see going for the new lens. Ted is absolutely correct in saying that the new lens is not going to make someone a better photographer; it will not turn mundane images into iconic images. But for someone who is already getting outstanding images, in terms of their content and their composition, a superior lens MAY just make them better. But for the average shooter who even has to think at all before spending $2500 on a non-essential item? It's totally nuts. IMHO. ;-) B. D. -----Original Message----- From: lug-bounces+bdcolen=earthlink.net@leica-users.org [mailto:lug-bounces+bdcolen=earthlink.net@leica-users.org] On Behalf Of Dan Cardish Sent: Thursday, May 27, 2004 8:59 PM To: Leica Users Group Subject: Re: [Leica] new 50/1.4 M lens Ted, I can't believe that any working pro would worry about the differences between the old summilux and the new one, regardless of how much better the new one may be. I'm certain that there are many owners of the old lens besides myself who can attest to the fact that it is perfectly capable of delivering professional results. I figure the only people who really care about the differences are anal retentive types such as myself who occasionally photograph newspapers stuck on the wall. Yes, at one time I may have been guilty of that.... oh, in case this isn't obvious, I think I agree with you! :) -dan c. ps.....my lens says "Ernst Leitz" on it...I bet the new one won't! That's got to be worth something! ;-) At 02:26 PM 27-05-04 -0700, Ted Grant wrote: >Hi Dan, >In my case the hesitancy of jumping to buy a new Leica lens has more to >do with, in this case , the Noctilux captures every damn bit of light >image I'm satisfied with. It's never failed me,capturing amazing >moments under the severest of lighting conditions one can imagine. > > [snip] _______________________________________________ Leica Users Group. See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information