Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2000/08/04
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Stephen Gandy wrote: Mark, every standard Leica reference that I've ever read agrees that the 50/2 Collapsible Summicron was the sharpest 50/2 Leitz lens made up to that time, and some say it was the best 50/2 of its time. Of course, later versions were sharper, but this was hardly junk. Have you ever shot the 50/2 Collapsible Summicron. If I recall correctly, a couple of articles in the Viewfinder also find it a great lens for its time. I was very surprised to read your opinion of the collapsible Summicron, I have talked to anyone who shares it. might you have confused this lens with the 50/2 Summar, which does have a terrible reputation for sharpness ? (though it has a beautiful soft focus if you like that effect) have you shot a 50/2 Collapsible Summicron? from your comments, its not clear. lastly, Madison, is the lens clear when you shine a light thru it from both directions ? if you see any haze or fogging at all with a light, it needs cleaning. Stephen Gandy **** Stephen, The lens looks pretty clear; it does have some "cleaning" marks on the front element. It's with Sherry right now because of sticky focus and a tendency to try to collapse when "stopping up." We'll see how much clearer it looks when it gets back. Thanks for your comments, Matt