Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 1999/01/12
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]I have an Elmar 3.5 that I have used on my m6 and IIIF for years. Its performance is decent from about f 5.6 down. They are certainly very nice to travel with due to their small size, but be aware that flare and wide open performance is not up to todays standards. Make sure you try out the aperture for smooth operation, and don't buy one with lots of scratchs. Despite what many dealers say it DOES make a difference, especially in bright light. > >I have been thinking of getting a second 50mm (don't tell my wife this, but >I'd sure like a second M bod) second hand to use for those f16 type of days, >where wide open performance is not as crucial. Do you guys have any >thoughts on this. I have a 50mm summicron and was thinking of getting a >vintage 50mm f3.5 elmar in M mount? Is this practical, or should I just >stick with my 50mm cron or buy a new style collapsible? > >gary > > ______________________________________________________ Get Your Private, Free Email at http://www.hotmail.com