Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 1999/07/10
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Richard, Besides the obvious one stop difference, you will lose close focusing distance with the Summilux. The Summicron focus to .7m and the Summilux to 1m. This can be a big difference to some people, but to others it doesn't matter. The Summilux is also going to be heavier and bigger. But, if you need that extra stop, your only other alternative is using faster film. Bryan - ----- Original Message ----- From: Richard J. Wyble <rwyble@erols.com> To: Leica User Group <leica-users@mejac.palo-alto.ca.us> Sent: Saturday, July 10, 1999 6:41 PM Subject: [Leica] Talk to me about 50 Summicron vs. 50 Summilux > I have never owned and have never used a Summliux. But there are a > number of situations where that extra stop would be *very* nice. Not > being amongst the wealthy, I really cannot afford--or at least > justify--owning two 50mm lenses. > > What would I be gaining, and what would I be *losing* by getting rid of > the Summicron (late model) and replacing it with a late 70's vintage (or > therabouts) Summilux? This lens stands between a 35mm Summicron (last > before discontinuance) and an Elmarit-M (new), with an M6. > > rwyble@erols.com > Richard J. Wyble >