Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 1998/07/20
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]What is the better 90, the Summicron or Elmarit? I have seen this question on the list and was asked it by a person that just bought an M4 from me. In regards to the 90's, the 2.8 is probably the sharper and is much more compact. I use a Tele-Elmarit and I am very please with the results. Below is a link to a picture I took of one of my wifes friends at a resaurant using the Canadian 90 2.8. It is very sharp and good Bokeh. I think it may be the skinny one and usally sells for $400-$500. http://home.istar.ca/~robsteve/pam2.JPG As far as I am concerned, the more compact 2.8 is probably a better all around lens, as you are more likely to carry. Mine is an older Tele-Elmatit model 11800 ser 26573## and I think it may be the skinny version. It is very compact and fits in a pocket easily. Maybey the more experience Leica collectors could tell me which version I have. Regards, Robert