Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2001/05/19
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Simon Stevens <simon@camera-craftsman.com> wrote: > I upgraded from a 1960s 35f2 just like yours to a 35f2 Summicron > asph. Except at full aperture, the difference in quality is much less > than you might imagine - bordering on unnoticeable. I haven't tried > the Voigtlander, but I doubt that it will outshine your 8 element lens. I agree with this. The 35 Summicron in all its versions is a flat-out great lens. No need to feel inferior if yours is an older model. I have the Voigt 35 Ultron...bought it primarily for my IIIf. It's a nice lens, certainly sharper and more contrasty than my old LTM 35 Summaron. But my first-generation (c. 1962) Summicron produces richer looking images. - -Dave-