Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 1997/07/23
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Shawn London asked: <snip>Aside from the catching problem when retracting the lens, how pleased are you with the performance of the 50 Elmar? I'm tossing around picking up a slightly longer lens to supplement my 35 Summicron, and the compact size of the Elmar seems rather seductive. <snip> I have always thought that the M6 with a compact lens is the best way to travel. The two compact lenses I have owned were the 35mm Summicron (now traded for the Summilux Asph) and the collapsable 50mm Elmarit (older design). I thought that the images made with the older Elmarit were OK but not great. When you focussed the lens, the aperture ring on the end of the lens rotated with it. Not very ergodynamic. The new 50mm Elmarit is a wonderful lens. It is light years ahead of the older one. I have the chrome version that is relatively heavy for a lens of this size. It must be the brass that Leica puts into the barrel and focussing rings that are chrome plated. It kind of looks interesting to have a chrome lens on a black M6 body. As good as the images are, they are not the same as the 50mm Summicron. Those images are a step above most other lenses. HCB must have figured something out by using the 50mm on his Leica. You won't be disappointed with this lens. The black version is a bit lighter than the chrome one. Happy shooting, Richard - ------------------------------ Richard Clompus, OD West Chester, PA, USA > >