Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2000/09/27
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]There is no aspheric 50 Summicron. The curent model is the same optical design that's been around for some 20 years, and it's a darn good lens. So the asph/non-asph arguments about the 35mm Summicron don't apply here. If you decide to get a 50 'cron, either the current model (sliding lens hood, no focus tab) or the previous model (removable hood, focus tab) would be fine. They're optically identical, differing only in the ergonomics. Many people (including me) like the previous version better. Paul >From: Denice Martone [mailto:denice.martone@nyu.edu] >So I'm thinking Summicron for a 50mm lens. >But, I'm getting the idea (from this list) that I should go with the >older f2 non asph's because they are both a good value and good >performers, vs new 50mm asph. Has anyone switched from 50mm non-asph >to asph and could you comment on the difference of the resulting >image? Sorry if I missed a proffered website that showed this >comparison. > >Denice Martone