Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2007/01/31
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Wade, I would agree that maybe you are looking for two different lenses. For portraiture that isn't too tight a 50mm is just about right on an M8. If you prefer a longer stand off then you wouldn't go wrong with either Leica 75. (I don't have experience with the V/C lenses so have no comment other than the ones I played with felt cheap YMMV). For sports and cultural events then I would go a lot longer and look at a 90 or even a 135 using the 1.25 magnifier. I have used both the 90AA and the 90 Elmarit and own the 2.8. The 2.8 is a great lens at a very attractive price but like the 85 Canon LTM and the Russian Sonnar clone almost as much. For ballet I wouldn't be afraid of the 135's which can be very inexpensive in the LTM choices or the F4 Elmar in M mount. Some of this is what is available or what falls in your lap used. Assuming you are buying new, then I would look at the 75 Summicron. Small, extremely sharp, very little flare. The 75 Summilux is one lens that I will never part with as it has a wonderful look wide open to F2 and then is simply wonderful stopped down to through F11. Some people complain about size, I find it balances well and stabilizes some pretty slow shutter speeds. I go mine used and if I were starting over again probably would do the same knowing that the 75 was a better lens. This is confusing, but I have never been able to only have one lens in some focal lengths. 28, 35, 50, 90, 135 are covered with multiple lenses from many manufacturers. Don don.dory@gmail.com On 1/31/07, Wade Heninger <heninger@adobe.com> wrote: > > Folks, > > So I'm thinking of adding a 75 or 90mm lens to my M8 kit for periodic > portraits and work when I need the reach (soccer games, ballet from the > audience). > > I've looked at the summicron 90, the VC Lanthar 90, the Elmarit 90 and > the > VC 75. > > Any comments on which to consider? > > TIA... > > . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . > w a d e h e n i n g e r > u s e r e x p e r i e n c e > a d o b e s y s t e m s , i n c > > > > _______________________________________________ > Leica Users Group. > See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information >