Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 1999/01/01
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]I have one R summicron 50 mm with literal holes in its front element. I have bought it as a bargain - ca. 200 $. Before I bought it I made a roll of film using this lens and then ordered 20x30 cm prints. They were brilliant and contrasty with no trace of the holes. The only problem is that I will probably never resell this lens as it looks horrible. However you should avoid the lenses with miriads of cleaning marks wich may work as a softening filter. Chris >I've just got a 50mm f2 collapsible Summicron (#1167850) that is in nice >shape except for a bunch of very fine cleaning marks on the front coating. >Will these make a significant difference in its performance? > >Terry > > >