[Leica] [Off list] C/V 50/1.1 comment. NOW 35/1.2 also.

[pklein at threshinc.com (Peter Klein)]

Funny, I agree too, and that's why I bought it from you. :-) --Peter 
Peter Klein writes in part:

> The Leica lens is visibly a little "better" from a technical point of
> view. But the CV lens is no slouch, is certainly sharp enough, and is a
> little kinder to the elderly. The Leica has more contrast and harsher
> bokeh. The CV has a bit of what Erwin would call veiling flare, which
> actually can lift shadows a bit, but may make shaded faces look a little
> muddy.
> 
> What I really like about the 35/1.2 is that it combines and balances the
> excellent performance of modern aspheric lenses with some of the smoother,
> "rounder" drawing and smoother bokeh associated with classic lenses. I
> really like it. The only things I don't like about it are the size and
> weight, and the fact that it will color fringe in extreme contrast
> situations (backlit tree branches against the sky).



I agree with the above and that is why I kept the Summilux and sold the CV 
35/1.2.

 

Greg Lorenzo

Calgary, Canada