Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 1997/07/22
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]>From: MS <mshearer@mail.yk.rim.or.jp> >Date: Mon, 21 Jul 1997 22:23:40 +0900 >Subject: Elmarit or Summicron 90mm > >Trying to decide between an Elmarit 90/2.8 and a Summicron 90/2.0. >Hoping someone can help with info on the following criteria, > >- -handling >- -apparent sharpness >- -flare >- -price >- -and any other characteristics useful when comparing lenses > >Thanks in advance. > >Rgds >MS I have used the new version of the 90 Summicron for about ten years now and I must say that I don't really have anything good to say about it. Mine is just not that sharp. I would go with the 90/2.8, and I plan to eventually replace my lens with one based on all of the glowing comments I hear about it on this list. I use to have the 70's version of the 90 Summicron and I found it to be an outstanding lens. It was up to the quality level of my 35 and 50 Summilux lenses and much more worthy of the Leica name.