Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 1997/05/14
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Ken Lee wrote: > > Can anyone tell me the difference between the old 90mm Summicron and the > newer one? I recently acquired a circa 1960 chrome example in beautiful > shape. It is, however, huge and heavy and the diaphragm turns in the > opposite direction to the arrows in the M6 viewfinder. > > Neither of these is a show stopper, but if the optical quality of the > smaller newer one is as good or better From a collectors/long term value standpoint, the chrome version in beautiful shape will be worth more in the long run. Used, its worth more even now due to collector's interest, at least at the West coast shows. From an optical standpoint, it depends upon whose opinion you wish to follow. Everyone seems to agree both versions of the 90 Summicron are great lenses. Some say the newer smaller version is better, some say it is not. Making your own tests might be the safest answer. Note however, the older version's lens head can be used on the Visoflex even at infinity. The newer version's cannot. Stephen Gandy