Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2004/11/14
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]I got a used 1968/70 (I think it is type 2) 50 mm Summicron for 380 bucks from #bay. There are definitely bargains to be had (If $400 US is a bargain for a 30 year old lens? Sometimes I think my perspective may be skewed)! But keep looking it is worth it. I shot a wedding for my friends using this lens and the picture quality is beautiful. Truly, Leica glass has its own look. Apparently the Type 2 'cron due to its elements and groups is not one of the "great" lenses. It has however produced some of the nicest tonal pictures I have shot. I would even say I like it more than my brand new 35 'cron. I wonder what the rest of the forum thinks? _________________________________________________________________ SEEK: Now with over 50,000 dream jobs! Click here: http://ninemsn.seek.com.au?hotmail