Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 1999/10/31

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Subject: Re: [Leica] Summilux 50 (current M-model) vs previous model?
From: Nathan Wajsman <nathan.wajsman@euronet.be>
Date: Sun, 31 Oct 1999 16:31:41 +0100

Sander,

I had this Summilux until I got the Noctilux in December and decided to trade
in the Summilux for a new Summicron, as I thought that having a 1.0 and 1.4
50mm lens did not make much sense. Also, I actually do not like the separate
lens hood and prefer the built-in one on the Summicron. But aside from that,
the Summilux is a wonderful lens and you should have no reservations buying it.
If I could have only one 50mm lens, the Summilux would be it.

Nathan

Sander van Hulsenbeek wrote:

> Hi!
>
> Yesterday I was tempted to purchase a Summilux 50mm, the model that focuses
> not closer than 1 meter and has the - delectable - detachable sunhood. This
> was reported by the dealer to be the previous model, that is opossed to the
> currrent, which should optically be identical, but has an inbuilt sunhood.
>
> Is the previous model as good as the current? What experience do LUG-gers
> have with the detachable sunhood? Any other commentary? All very much
> appreciated and thanks for replying!
>
> Sander van Hulsenbeek
> Amsterdam
> Holland

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