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Subject: R: [Leica] 50mm Summicron-M vs Summilux-M
From: "linda" <lindaboz@tin.it>
Date: Sat, 3 Jul 1999 22:03:32 +0200

Hello there,
Within the same range of diafragm the 50 Summicron(11817) is always better
than 50 Summilux.
Giancarlo

- -----Messaggio originale-----
Da: The Adler Family <badler@nanospace.com>
A: leica-users@mejac.palo-alto.ca.us <leica-users@mejac.palo-alto.ca.us>
Data: sabato 3 luglio 1999 18.29
Oggetto: [Leica] 50mm Summicron-M vs Summilux-M


>I apologize if this question has been asked before, but I have not been
able
>to find a succinct answer to this question even after a thorough search of
>the digest's history of Erwin's reviews. I am a recent purchaser of an
M6TTL
>(0,85), 35mm ASPH Summicron-M and 90mm Elmarit-M. I am considering the
>purchase of either the 50mm Summicron or Summilux, and was wondering about
>the difference in their performance.
>
>My main reason for the purchase of the Summilux would be to have the low
>light capability when needed (if ever). I like to have as many options as
>possible.
>
>However, from f2 on up, do these lenses behave differently? Is there a
range
>wherein the Summicron out performs the Summilux  (say from f2 - f 2,8 or
>from f2 - f??) and then any differences become negligible?
>
>I would appreciate any answers, both from a practical use perspective and
>from a purely test environment perspective.
>
>If I have missed this thread or if Erwin (or anyone else) has done such a
>comparison, I again apologize for taking up bandwidth and would appreciate
a
>pointer to that location.
>
>Thank you in advance for your opinions.
>
>