Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2000/05/30
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Jean-Claude, >>I've used a 50 DR and the current Summicron. At medium apertures, there is no visible differences (I shoot slow films both in color and B&W) other than a slight advantage in matter of contrast to the current model.<< The 50 DR is the only "classic" lens that I still own. It still performs remarkably well. However, having seen results from the latest 50/2 Summicron I'm inclined to think that lens is the finest f2 lens made, in any focal length, past or present. I don't own one but (thanks to Mark Rabiner who does) I've seen enlargements of 11 X 14 and greater that are eye popping. So impressed was I that I'm considering trading in my 50/1.4 M for a new 50/2. Dave