Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 1996/09/29
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]About the R-100 APO, Eric Welch wrote: It's a truly awesome lens, as is the 35 >Summilux. That made me curious about the 35/1.4 R. I have the 35/1.4 M, which is not half as bad as some people will tell you, and I love it for its compactness and classic looks. But to be honest, it's not fantastic below f/5.6. So: How will the Summilux-R compare to the 35/1.4 ASPH for M? I think the ASPH is ugly on the M6, and it also seems to ruin the balance of the outfit. It's also impossible to find second hand. My R system already includes a 35 Elmarit and a 50 Summilux, but I find a fast 35 vastly more useful, as it can be hand held at longer speeds than a 50. Is the 35/1.4-R really worth it in terms of weight and price? I suppose it's better than the Summicron-R, but the latest Elmarit is hard to beat - it's slow, but quite excellent. To my mind, the 35 Summilux and the 100 APO will make a minimalist (but heavy) setup that will cover almost everything. I don't like to be without the 100, and I also don't like leaving home without a fast 35. This means I always feel I have to take both systems, which is a nuisance (but I don't expect anyone to feel sorry for me :). Any comments on the 35 Summilux-R are welcome, on the list or as direct email, as I know they come up for sale second hand every now and then, and I'd like to be prepared... Regards, Klaus N. Mathisen klausm@online.no