Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2007/07/15
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Didier, I have no experience with those Summicron 90's. May I suggest that you also consider the current Elmarit M 2.8 90 as an alternative. This is beautifully sharp, contrasty, accurate and very compact. One stop slower, (I use mine a great deal around f4 anyway). I think that they are superb value (used). I lust after the Summicron AA too, but this Elmarit is a marvellously compact and sharp lens for the money. When I eventually acquire the Summicron, (I plan to steal Luis' lens when he is buying the beers) I think that I would like to keep this one as a great travel lens. Works with perfect skin <http://gallery.leica-users.org/v/gh/a/F2/Velvia_Mina.jpg.html> Good for character studies <http://gallery.leica-users.org/v/gh/a/c_001/KI+13.jpg.html> <http://gallery.leica-users.org/v/gh/a/c_001/KI+12.jpg.html> It can do soft, if that is what you seek for portraits. Well OK, photoshop can do soft <http://gallery.leica-users.org/v/gh/a/F2/Casual+_portrait_+ver+2.jpg.html> Eyes, lips, blouse and hair by Elmarit M. Cheers Hoppy -----Original Message----- Subject: [Leica] Summicrons 90 - opinions? Dear LUGgers What are the opinions about the different 90mm Summicrons? I' wondering what's the difference especially between the old long ones (1957-79), and the newer, compact (pre-asph) versions (1980-1997), in terms of sharpness and bokeh? I know the 90 asph is a very sharp beast, but rather out of my financial reach. Your opinions are strongly appreciated. Didier