Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2000/12/17
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le 17/12/2000 03:13, Terry Sham à tsham@netvigator.com a écrit :
> Do you agree to use Noctilux 50mm f/1 as the only lens in the M system? Will
> the Summilux 35mm f/1.4 be better?
--> The focal length 35mm in and of itself is a pre-requisite
if you want to get FLEXIBILITY and outstanding, state-of-the-art
optics and one un-shakable photo tool.
--> The Noctilux is primarily a specialty lens for people
who often need to get images from extremely low light
situations. At f/1, it is unique but also not that easy to score
consistently high results as the depth-of-field at f/1 is
minimal indeed.
Even the f/2 35mm could meet your real needs
unless you are heavily into borderline lighting situations
or "creative selective focus".
If the 50mm focal appeals to you, the new version of the f/1.4
delivers a lot of picture for the money it costs, a tad off f/1.
My vote still goes to 35mm f/1.4 ASPH. I'm totally sure this lens
would become your standard for 10, 20 years.
Andre Jean Quintal