[Leica] The Buzz on the 75mm Summilux

[kididdoc at cox.net (Steve Barbour)]

Buzz Hausner wrote:

> Thanks, Steve; however I do want casual readers to recall that I also
> discussed this lens' drawbacks.  Briefly; it's enormous size, weight and
> cost, the exotic focal length, and it's two dimensional depth-of-field
> shooting at f/1.4.  I must emphasize that I do not give this lens a
> whole-hearted recommendation; in spite of the utterly beautiful images
> it is capable of producing, it is highly idiosyncratic and not many
> photographers are likely to find gratification in its use.  Those who
> are so taken by its photographic characteristics that they are willing
> to overlook its clear problems will make it one of their favorite and
> most used lenses.  Nonetheless, I do not imagine that many people will
> thus appreciate the 75mm Summilux.

to me it has features in common with the 
Noctilux...including the idiosyncrasies... all I 
can say is yummmm....Steve
> 
>       Buzz
> 
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> Of Steve Barbour
> Sent: Saturday, October 09, 2004 8:36 PM
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> Subject: Re: [Leica] The Buzz on the 75mm Summilux
> 
> Buzz...zzed....
> 
>   However, it is
> 
>>perhaps the most distinctive lens Leica makes, with edge carving
>>sharpness and a bokeh which may be described as truly lovely.  These
>>characteristics are present at all f stops from 1.4 through 16.  It
>>isn't just a low light lens, though its performance in subdued light
> 
> is
> 
>>outstanding.  In particular, when people see the environmental
> 
> portraits
> 
>>I have taken with the 75mm Summilux, they are almost always pleasantly
>>astonished.  The lens also focuses down to under two-and-a-half feet
>>which makes it extremely versatile.
> 
> 
> well put, and I could not agree more Buzz....
> 
> Steve
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