Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2006/05/12
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Actually Nikon and Canon make very cheap(cheap as in cheap build) 50's now since most(I SAID MOST!) SLR users use zoom lenses. Yes, Nikon still has the very good 50/1.4. Either way, the 50's produced today are way too contrasty for my taste. Don't leave out the old Pentax Takumar 50/1.4! I except some kick ass images from your new 75, Jeff. Otherwise I'll take it from you on Saturday. Chris ----- Original Message ----- From: "Jeffery Smith" Subject: RE: [Leica] 75/1.4 'Lux arrived > I have to admit that I can see differences that are meaningful as well. The > only three-way tie (very unscientifically I might add) is between the 50/2 > Summicon, the 50/2 Hexanon, and the 50/2 Planar, though it would be > interesting to compare the three in a rigid users test. Perhaps it is easy > enough to design a really great 50/2 that any competent lens designer (and I > place those three at the very top) can do it. Okay, I don't want a flame > war...Schneider and Nikon produce great lenses too! Alright, and Canon and > Olympus. > > Jeffery Smith > New Orleans, LA > http://www.400tx.com