Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 1997/08/01
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]> From: Jim Brick <jim@brick.org> > Date: Thu, 31 Jul 1997 12:42:41 -0700 > Subject: Re: Flare problems w/S'cron 50 collaps... help? > > At 08:18 AM 7/31/97 -0500, you wrote: > >i recently (30 rolls) started using summ. 2.0 #1234417 50mm collaps. with > >vented shade 12585H instead of my old reliable dual range for the > >compactness and novelty of new lens. > > > >i'm getting more flare than ever in situations that i don't recall having > >problems with; backlit stuff, late afternoon sun etc. > > > >never had probs. w/elmar 50 collaps either, but the rotating f's are a > >bother and like 2.0 (both work well w/Sooky-M, which replaces the dual > >range and the package fits so well in an old army bag) > > > >so, what's with the flare? anyone find this lens touchy? > > > >comments much appreciated, > >Steven Blutter (an M-3 & CL devotee) My 50mm collapsible Summicron (#1234208) is somewhat soft wide open, but improves immensly at F2.8 or so. Do check for a fogged element. Mine required a thorough cleaning by John Van Stelten before performance improved to it's current general high level.