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Subject: Re: [Leica] Summicron 50 lens choice
From: "Rafael Alday" <rafaelalday@yahoo.es>
Date: Tue, 20 May 2003 21:23:42 +0200
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Thank you Gen
Rafael
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From: <grduprey@rockwellcollins.com>
To: <leica-users@mejac.palo-alto.ca.us>
Sent: Tuesday, May 20, 2003 8:49 PM
Subject: Re: [Leica] Summicron 50 lens choice


>
> Rafael
>
> I feel the current design is very good.  I don't know of any Aspheric 50mm
> lenses currently made by Leica.  Some don't like the current Summicron
> because it has a built in hood, but I have had no problems with it's use.
> The lens is a dream and deserves it's reputation hands down.  The previous
> version is the same optically I understand but uses a clip on lens hood,
> which most people here prefer.  You really can't go wrong with either of
> the latest versions in my opinion.
>
> Gene
>
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>                       "Rafael Alday"
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[Leica] Summicron 50 lens choice
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>                       05/17/2003 05:00 PM

>                       Please respond to
>                       leica-users
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> Hi all again,
> I want to purchase a 50mm/2 Summicron lens. Following some experts, one of
> the most highly rated Leica lens. But I am a newbie and there is a lot of
> variations of this lens. My pockets do not permit ASPH so I have to decide
> between:
> Collapsible
> Rigid
> Dual Range
> Ealier black Summicron
> Last generation pre-ASPH Summicron ("50" market on the lens barrel).
> I have read in cameraquest that early black summicron is a notch down the
> later ones.
> I would be very grateful to hear opinions about (experts and users)
> Thanks a lot,
> Rafael
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