[LRflex] Re: 80/1.4 Summilux R

  • From: "Gary Pinkerton" <gpinkcp@xxxxxxx>
  • To: leicareflex@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
  • Date: Thu, 19 Oct 2006 08:28:14 -0500

I agree 100%.
I've had my 90 'Cron since '83. The 80's are tempting, but i would not give 
up my 90.
GaryP


>From: Douglas Herr <telyt@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
>Reply-To: leicareflex@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
>To: leicareflex@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
>Subject: [LRflex] Re: 80/1.4 Summilux R
>Date: Wed, 18 Oct 2006 18:34:25 -0700
>
>On Oct 18, 2006, at 8:03 AM, Tony Salce wrote:
>
> > I have a question about the 80 Summilux.
> >
> > I hope this question is appropriate for the list.
> >
> > I am about to take the plunge on one but before I did I wanted some
> > advice.
> >
> > I have a 90 Summicron pre ashpherical. It is a great lens. One of my
> > favourites. Beautiful bokeh.
> >
> > I do a lot of childrens portraiture.
> >
> > I am wondering how much better in terms of bokeh, contrast etc the 80
> > Summilux would yield over the 90 Summicron ?
> >
> > How much brighter the viewfinder would be than the view with a 90/2.
> >
> > If anyone can assist I would appreciate it.
> >
> > Many thanks,
> >
> > Tony
>
>Disclaimer: I've never used the 'lux, never even seen one aside from my
>computer screen.  My advice?  Whatever you do keep the 90 'cron.  For
>childrens' portraits is has no equal.  The 90 'cron and the SL are a
>classic combination, and the 90 'cron on the R4sP is pretty danged good
>too, particularly with the grid screen.
>
>Doug Herr
>Birdman of Sacramento
>http://www.wildlightphoto.com
>
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