Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2000/04/14
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]on 4/14/00 9:12 AM, Kenneth Epstein at kepstein@mediaone.net wrote: > I am in the market for a 50 mm lens for my M6. I am undecided between the > Summicron-M and the Elmar-M. My reason for even thinking about the Elmar, > given the approximate same price, is the size and classic look. I currently > have the 35 Summicron-M ASPH and the 90 Elmarit-M. > > Thanks, > Ken > > _______________________________ > Kenneth Epstein > <mailto:kepstein@mediaone.net> > Ken: I wrestled with that same decision. I ended up with the Summicron, because I knew I wanted the speed. (Hope to have a Noctilux someday soon) I am glad I made that choice. In use, with the screw-in hood on the Elmarit, it is about the same size as the Summicron. I think the Elmarit has better flare control wide open, but other than that, the Summicron is just a darn fine all-round lens. It is my most used as well. I agree the Elmarit has a cool, retro look and I may add one someday, but the Summicron is the choice I made and am very happy with that. Rick - --