Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2013/12/31
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]If I posted sharpness comparisons and Dr Ted saw them, I would be in even more trouble. I'll stick with the trouble I am in so far. Frank Filippone > On Dec 31, 2013, at 3:04 PM, Geoff Hopkinson <hopsternew at gmail.com> > wrote: > > Unless someone actually posts pictures to illustrate these opinions, you > guys are all going to be in so much trouble if Dr Ted sees this thread. > ;-) > I know that Tina and Ted are masters of these lenses wide open. Let's see > your stuff. > > I just stopped the (borrowed) thing down because that was the light I had > and the DoF I wanted too. > http://www.pbase.com/hoppyman/image/153201969 > http://www.pbase.com/hoppyman/image/153260573 > > > Cheers > Geoff > http://www.pbase.com/hoppyman > > >> On 1 January 2014 06:55, Frank Filippone <red735i at verizon.net> wrote: >> >> The difference between the DOF of a 50/1.4 and 50/1.0 lens is actually >> pretty minimal. >> >> Both are hard to nail critical focus, especially close in. With the EVF of >> the M or Sony or Fuji, the issues of focus are remarkably reduced. >> >> The real difference between the various (age) 50's is the fingerprint of >> the lens, weight, and cost. >> >> If you are not in favor of weight around your neck, then all 3 Noctis fall >> off the list, closely followed by the ASPH Lux. The lightest is the more >> recent (black) Summicron. >> >> If you can not afford $3-10k for the lens, then the choice boils down to a >> Summicron. >> >> Fingerprint is so subjective. But for pure unmitigated sharpness, the ASPH >> Lux is the clear winner. >> >> I am (almost) down to only the ASPH Lux. And have no regrets. Absolutely >> great lens. >>