Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 1997/11/10
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Hi fellow LUGnuts: In an effort to see where my money is going next, the question of the day is: What are the imaging differences between the 35mm Summicron R vs the new M Aspheric? Two different systems, two different lens approaches. What do you see in the images that differentiates the two based on the results? The old 35mm f2 M had a reputation for having the smoothest Bokeh of any lens. Has this been retatined with the Aspheric? And what of the R? My R8 with the 28mm f2.8 ROM is taking amazing pictures. My problem is that the focusing aids are not very helpful at all. Further, the screen smoothness suffers. I am attempting to address this issue with trying some of the other screen configurations with aftermarket treatment. Sometimes I think that a rangefinder approach might be the answer - but I would miss the matrix metering of the R8 - its always dead on, even when I am not. Thank you for your comments on the lens image making of the two different systems. Pete