Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2003/05/20
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]$220 huh? I guess a working 50mm DR Summicron is worth that. :) In sharpness terms, the DR Summicron is just as sharp as the newer Summicrons. The contrast will be less compared to newer glass, but I myself prefer less contrast, more sharpness. The debate over Summicrons could last for centuries. Value for a clean DR w/eyes is around $500 and up, depending on condition. Great deal on the 90/2.8 also, one of the most under rated lenses in the Leica family. Chris New Orleans - ----- Original Message ----- From: "Christian Vik" 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 - -- To unsubscribe, see http://mejac.palo-alto.ca.us/leica-users/unsub.html