terakopian
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Hi Vishal,
All lenses have characteristics. Just as a Nikkor 35mm f2 differs from a 35mm f1.4, so do Leica's optics. The 35mm and 50mm Summicron are fabulous as are the 90mm and 21mm Elmarits.
I just really disliked my 90mm Summicron, and have heard from others that they too have preferred the 90mm Elmarit.
I've had both the normal 35mm f1.4 and the 35mm f1.4 ASPH, and neither were anywhere near as good as my pre ASPH 35mm Summicron. However, when the light was really low, that 1.4 ASPH did come in handy!!
Although I have never used a 50mm f1, I have heard that it is terrible in bright light - its designed for low light use, and again, it comes into its own here.
To answer your question about being picky...well, yes, but up to a point. It just so happens that there is a cheaper and better 90mm lens! Laurent makes some good points, but if I were you, I'd buy the Elmarit.
Hope you enjoyed the Marathon. I was covering the celebrity start! Very, very dull!
Edmond
All lenses have characteristics. Just as a Nikkor 35mm f2 differs from a 35mm f1.4, so do Leica's optics. The 35mm and 50mm Summicron are fabulous as are the 90mm and 21mm Elmarits.
I just really disliked my 90mm Summicron, and have heard from others that they too have preferred the 90mm Elmarit.
I've had both the normal 35mm f1.4 and the 35mm f1.4 ASPH, and neither were anywhere near as good as my pre ASPH 35mm Summicron. However, when the light was really low, that 1.4 ASPH did come in handy!!
Although I have never used a 50mm f1, I have heard that it is terrible in bright light - its designed for low light use, and again, it comes into its own here.
To answer your question about being picky...well, yes, but up to a point. It just so happens that there is a cheaper and better 90mm lens! Laurent makes some good points, but if I were you, I'd buy the Elmarit.
Hope you enjoyed the Marathon. I was covering the celebrity start! Very, very dull!
Edmond