Re: [Leica] Re: Is a leica lens like a Bordeaux wine ?

[Dan Cardish <dcardish@microtec.net>]

I would like to second this opinion.  In spite of impressions you may get
from reading the analysis of the latest lenses from Erwin Puts, the older
leica formulations are still excellent.   I have a DR Summicron that dates
from the 60s that can holds its own against any modern competitor.  It is a
great lens.  I have just developed my first roll from my new (used) 135/4
tele-elmar, another design dating back many years.  I shot almost the
entire roll at f4, and they look beautiful.

Dan C.

At 05:37 PM 17-11-98 -0500, you wrote:
>I haven't had the oportunity to try the latest, but I have two different
>ones. For my money, the DR Summicron is a fantastic lens, especially with
>Kodachrome. My other one from the 70s is very nice as well, and
>considerably lighter than the DR.
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>Ken Wilcox
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>>I am new to this list and I have a question.
>>I have the opportunity to buy a second hand (but in excellent condition)
>>a Summicro 2.0 M. The only problem is that the lens is about 25 years
>>old.
>>How does it compare with a new Summicron M 2.0 ?
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>>Are Leica lenses like Bordeaux Wines (older = better) or should I better
>>buy a more recent lens ?
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>>Thank you for your answers.
>>Regards
>> Christian Payot
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