Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2004/10/10
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Thanks Buzz for your opinion, I'm just doing what you recommend with the frames, simply because I think that to carry a 50mm and a 75mm is to much for a very similar approach, the 75 problems are what you have already said, but that I'm asking myself is not only for the 75mm focal length, is for the characteristics of this extraordinary lens, in addition it could be a good complement on my equipment without any 1,4 lens. Anywhere all the pictures I've see take with this lens, colour and B&W, are of a outstanding quality, and this attracts me a lot! Luis -----Mensaje original----- De: lug-bounces+luisripoll=telefonica.net@leica-users.org [mailto:lug-bounces+luisripoll=telefonica.net@leica-users.org]En nombre de Buzz Hausner Enviado el: domingo, 10 de octubre de 2004 2:33 Para: 'Leica Users Group' Asunto: [Leica] The Buzz on the 75mm Summilux Well, Luis, many people do find 75mm to be an awkward focal length with 35mm film. My guess is that we who like the focal length are a small minority. I own and use 50mm and 90mm lenses, however, I find that when I am walking around with no subject in mind, the 75mm frames just what I want to see. Perhaps the best way to judge this matter without making a substantial investment is to mount a fifty on an M6 and keep the camera at your eye and compare the views of the fifty and seventy-five as the frame lines appear together. If the smaller crop of the seventy-five is more suited to your vision, it may be a good length for you. Unfortunately, this is a highly individualistic and subjective matter which each photographer has to judge for her- or himself. At the end of the day, I must stress that I think it is far more important that one be comfortable with the 75mm focal length than that one specifically wants an f/1.4 before considering the Summilux. Regarding the 75mm Summilux specifically; first the bad news. It is a very big and heavy lens and it is very expensive. 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. I hope this information helps you understand the 75mm Summilux better, I would be happy to answer specific questions based on my experience. In sum I would have to see that this is a breathtaking lens suited to a small number of people who are comfortable with the focal length and potentially sliver-thin depth of field wide open. It seems today that one needs to get a mortgage from the bank to buy one, too, and I must acknowledge that the CV 75mm, while not able to open to f/1.4, is an excellent lens from what I have seen and a fine alternative for those who treasure the length but haven't the treasure to purchase the Summilux. Buzz Hausner -----Original Message----- From: lug-bounces+buzz.hausner=verizon.net@leica-users.org [mailto:lug-bounces+buzz.hausner=verizon.net@leica-users.org] On Behalf Of Luis Ripoll Sent: Saturday, October 09, 2004 8:03 PM To: Leica Users Group Subject: [Leica] More about the 75mm To Buzz Hausner and everyone I've found very interesting your opinion about the 75mm focal, that maybe is not the same as the 75 Summilux, because this one has his own great personality, and now I realise that it seems a very lovely and desirable lens. I would like to know your opinion and from others too about the 75mm, this lens is neither a 50 or 90, but I think it can replaces both, I love the 50, and today taking pictures I was asking about the small difference with the 50 and 75 mm, and it could be a extraordinary instrument to take a reduced equipment as 21-35-75, or the Tri - Elmar replacing the 35. Like this you have at least one high performance lens on your outfit. This could be important to choose the 75 instead off the 1,4/50, I've read not excellent comments for this one; probably another superb would be the 1,4/35. I would like read your opinions as said for the 75, a good replacement for the 50 & 90? Luis _______________________________________________ Leica Users Group. See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information