Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 1998/02/26

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Subject: Re: [Leica] Advice on 35m for SL
From: Marco Grande <hektor73@yahoo.com>
Date: Thu, 26 Feb 1998 16:45:59 -0800 (PST)

Andrew,

Thanks for the response. Havent heard from other LUGers, maybe 35 is
less popular in R than M.

I dont think the Summilux is an option on the SL, do you know if that
is correct?

MG




- ---A S Jordan <andrewsjordan@worldnet.att.net> wrote:
>
> >versions of the Elmarit and the two versions of the Summicron?
> >
> >Recommendations on dalers in used R stuff?
> Marco: I highly recommend to you the  35mm Elmarit-R f2.8 lens. I
own  the
> second version from the late 1970s( filter size:series 7). It is an
> excellent lens with regard to contrast and resolution even at full
aperure.
> The going price is about $400. Try Tamarkin in New York.
> Many members of the Lug prefer the Summicron or Summilux-R lenses
over the
> Elmarit-R. Since I own both a R as well as a M system, I prefer to
have the
> faster lenses in the M system. This choice is  partly based on
focusing
> capability, price, and weight.
> 
> Good luck in your search
> 
> Andrew Jordan
> 
> 

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