Re: [Leica] 35 mm Summilux-R vs. Summicron-R

[Jim Brick <jim@brick.org>]

I decided, years ago, that I didn't want the Summilux because Leica
literature states that the lens is not suitable for use with a polarizer,
due to vignetting. I'm a big fan of polarizers. Also, I use my R camera for
'scapes (hence, the polarizer) and an f/1.4 lens is not useful in that
respect. Also, the 35/2 Summicron-R is rated as a stellar performer. I
bought mine in 1976 and have never been disappointed with what the lens can
produce. It is a true Leica lens. Stunning performance.

Jim

At 10:09 PM 10/20/98 -0400, you wrote:
>Hello Everyone,
>                Have any of you compared the 35mm Summilux -R to the
>Summicron-R ? If so, I'd like to hear your comments, particularly with
>regard to distortion and light fall-off in the corners at the wider
>apertures. Can I expect the Summilux-R to be at least as sharp as the
>Summicron from, say, f 4.0 on down, out to a 12 mm -14 mm image circle ?
>Optically, how close is the Summilux - R to the pre-aspheric       
>Summilux - M ?
>              All feedback is greatly appreciated.
>                                                  Regards,
>                                                  Akhil Lal
>                                                 alal@bcc.cuny.edu
>