Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2003/05/20
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I would expect the DR to resolve more lpm but not be as contrasty as the new
version 50mm Summicrons.
The DR Summicron metal was machined by craftsmen while the new ones must be
scrap from a high school metal working shop project. I have been totally
unimpressed with the "Leica" craftsmanship when compared with that of the
real Leica "Leitz." There is just no comparison regarding the metal work.
There was pride of ownership when the equipment was made by "Leitz" but
that is now missing and I have not purchased "Leica" equipment for over ten
years.
Enjoy your DR.
Don R.
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From: "Christian Vik" <christian.vik@konge.net>
To: <leica-users@mejac.palo-alto.ca.us>
Sent: Tuesday, May 20, 2003 2:55 AM
Subject: [Leica] Summicron 50mm/2 DR from 1958
> Hi,
>
> I just bought a summicron 5cm/2 DR (with "viewer" add-on) and a 90mm/2.8
> elmarit for approx 220 usd. The 50mm lens (or 5cm as it says on the
> lens) is according to the serialnr from 1958 and was made in Wetzlar,
> Germany. There are no defects/damages on the optics, and the mechanics
> couldn't be more perfect (in fact a lot better than my newer lenses!).
> The lens also has a Leitz UVa filter mounted (and always has according
> to the one I bought the lens from - who owned it the last 10 years when
> it was bought from a store).
>
> I haven't had the time to test it properly yet but I wonder about a few
> things:
> How is the optical qualities of such an old lens compared to a newer
> one.
> Also, what is the optical qualities when used in near-range ("macro")
> mode (0,45cm near focus limit).
>
> And also, although not important but I'm curious, what is the value for
> such a lens.
>
>
>
> --
> Regards,
> Christian Vik
>
>
>
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