Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 1999/01/18
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Eric, I have a copy of the test you are referring to. It was M lenses 35, 50, and 75. Pop photo rated them exceptionally high. There was no direct comparison to another makers' lens in that test. Justthe 3 Leica lenses. Peter K - -----Original Message----- From: Eric Welch [mailto:ewelch@ponyexpress.net] Sent: Friday, January 15, 1999 6:49 PM To: leica-users@mejac.palo-alto.ca.us Subject: RE: [Leica] 50 1.4 Test Results >Wasn't it the old 180 APO 3.4? When the new 180 2.8 APO was out. > >Eric Welch wrote > >>I forget what long lens they tested. But it >>flew in the face of the European publications in that instance No, that's not the test I was talking about, but I'm sure you're right. I think it was the 75 Summilux or 90 Summicron M. Along with the 35 Summilux (not ASPH) and 50 Summicron M. None of those lenses were considered anywhere near as good as to competition. Eric Welch St. Joseph, MO http://www.ponyexpress.net/~ewelch HEADLINE: Red Tape Holds Up New Bridge