Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2004/04/04
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]If you only owned the pre-ASPH lens, I would tell you to stick with it, because it is still a nice lens, even with the improvements that come with the ASPH version. But since you already own the ASPH, stick with it; it isn't that much bigger than the older lens and it IS superior. It may be argued that the older lens is TOO small. I don't have large hands, but I sometimes have trouble controlling the aperture ring. (I own both lenses). -dan c. At 10:05 PM 03-04-04 -0800, Frank Filippone wrote: >I have a 35 ASPH Summilux, and because of the weight, I am thinking of >getting a pre ASPH lens.... What does the gang think? > >I really like the idea of an F1.4 lens, and prefer the weight of the pre >ASPH design... My output is for my own consumption only. Mostly 8x10 prints >from B+W film ( TMX 100). >