Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2004/10/20
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]From: Leicainfo.com User Forum: Leica M-System : M-Lenses: 35mm summilux 1st version. I've copied this message, I think that it could be very interesting know other opinions, my own experience is only with the Summicron 2/35, as aspherical I use the Tri-Elmar, but difference, for me, is no to much, at least to justify the price difference, here's the message: Luis <<Posted by Andy Lo (Ninekit) on Wednesday, October 20, 2004 - 10:27 am: I have got one of this pre-ASPH 35mm Summilux, and do not complain for its slight softness and glow when used wide open at all. At open aperture, the sharpness fall off from centre to edge rather quickly, and could be quite annoying sometimes, but depends on the composition, if used properly, it just add to the picture a dream like atmosphere, which is very unique. When stopped down from F/4 onwards, the lens is just as sharp and analytical as any other lens I have ever used. Technically speaking, this lens is far from "perfect", nor as good as the new ASPH Summilux, but it offer bags of characters. Its not really very expensive at all, good condition used probably just cost about half of the new 35mm Summilux ASPH. Most of my more experienced mates actually prefer the non-ASPH family than the new one, and from time to time, I heard of people regretting to "upgrade" their non-ASPHs to the new one. Most of them complain the ASPH versions become lack of characters and the bokehs are less smooth and not as good looking as the old ones. This is all very subjective though.>>