[Leica] Opinions about Nikor 50mm/1,4 LTM?

[len-1 at comcast.net (Leonard Taupier)]

Luis,

I have the Nikon 50mm f1.4 lens on my Nikon rangefinder S2. I think  
it has the same formula as the LTM version. It has much higher  
contrast and sharpness then the Summicron collapsible. The 50/1.4 was  
introduced in about 1950 and stayed in the rangefinder line until  
1958/1960. It may have a little higher contrast than the DR Summicron  
but fairly close by my eye. What I like about the early Nikon lenses  
is they were not prone to the haze and element scratch problems of  
the Leicas. Nikon made this lens to fit on the NiKon and Contax RF  
and Leica. Marc James Small is probably the expert here. All the  
Nikon RF lenses are becoming hard to find as the best ones are going  
to collectors. If you find a good one at a decent price, buy it. It  
won't be hard to get rid of if you tire of it.

Len


On Jan 11, 2007, at 5:51 PM, Luis Ripoll wrote:

> Some days ago I've saw in e-bay this lens, it is with Leica screw,  
> is a very
> nice lens that it seems Nikon has produced not a big quantity to  
> compete
> with Leica, I have heard that contrast was stronger against the  
> smoothnes of
> the Leica lenses.
>
> Are there any experiences or opinions in the LUG?
>
> TIA
>
> Saludos cordiales
> Luis
>
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