Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2007/07/15
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Hi David, let's see some pictures, we have a 90 admirer's society as part of the LUG ;-) Cheers Hoppy -----Original Message----- Subject: RE: [Leica] Summicrons 90 - opinions? Hello, I have used the pre-AA 90 Summicron and the 90 AA. I prefer the pre-AA Summicron for portraits. It makes very pleasing portrait with creamy bokeh in my book. This is limited to black & white portrait though. Regards, David Luis Ripoll <luisripoll@telefonica.net> wrote: Hi Hoppy, I'll be careful taking beer together! I think that Erwin Putts say that at 2,8 or 4 is the same performance, if Didier don't need F2, the Hoppy's advice is very good Salud Luis -----Mensaje original----- De: lug-bounces+luisripoll=telefonica.net@leica-users.org [mailto:lug-bounces+luisripoll=telefonica.net@leica-users.org] En nombre de G Hopkinson Enviado el: domingo, 15 de julio de 2007 13:27 Para: 'Leica Users Group' Asunto: RE: [Leica] Summicrons 90 - opinions? Didier, I have no experience with those Summicron 90's. May I suggest that you also consider the current Elmarit M 2.8 90 as an alternative. This is beautifully sharp, contrasty, accurate and very compact. One stop slower, (I use mine a great deal around f4 anyway). I think that they are superb value (used). I lust after the Summicron AA too, but this Elmarit is a marvellously compact and sharp lens for the money. When I eventually acquire the Summicron, (I plan to steal Luis' lens when he is buying the beers) I think that I would like to keep this one as a great travel lens. Works with perfect skin Good for character studies It can do soft, if that is what you seek for portraits. Well OK, photoshop can do soft Eyes, lips, blouse and hair by Elmarit M. Cheers Hoppy -----Original Message----- Subject: [Leica] Summicrons 90 - opinions? Dear LUGgers What are the opinions about the different 90mm Summicrons? I' wondering what's the difference especially between the old long ones (1957-79), and the newer, compact (pre-asph) versions (1980-1997), in terms of sharpness and bokeh? I know the 90 asph is a very sharp beast, but rather out of my financial reach. Your opinions are strongly appreciated. Didier _______________________________________________ Leica Users Group. See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information _______________________________________________ Leica Users Group. See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information --------------------------------- Boardwalk for $500? In 2007? Ha! Play Monopoly Here and Now (it's updated for today's economy) at Yahoo! Games. _______________________________________________ Leica Users Group. See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information