Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2000/08/31
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]The first question is whether you are more concerned with image, or image quality. If the concern is image, and this is PURELY subjective, I'd go with a 35 if I could only have one lens. But if the main concern is the optical quality, definitely go with a 50 summicron - or try to find a 35 summicron in your price range... But this whole thing is totally subjective. B.D. > -----Original Message----- > From: owner-leica-users@mejac.palo-alto.ca.us > [mailto:owner-leica-users@mejac.palo-alto.ca.us]On Behalf Of Jim Kish > Sent: Thursday, August 31, 2000 12:22 PM > To: leica-users@mejac.palo-alto.ca.us > Subject: [Leica] budget m lens > > > I am looking for a 35mm or 50mm M lens for an M4-P. I am having a > hard time selecting one from the dizzying array that's available. > I have found 35 Summarons, and 50 Summicrons and Elmars in my > price range, can anyone recommend one over another for general > family photos/street photos? > > Also, the 35 Summarons have an "RF" after the designation...what's this? > > Last, are the black finish lenses much harder to find? > > Thanks, > > Jim Kish >