Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2007/09/13
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Steve, I will reaffirm much of what all the others have said. The ASPH 50 does have a slight notch in the focus as you transition from about 2 meters to close focus limit. It hasn't bothered me a bit. Optically, the lens is about as good as it gets. The Noct is slightly better at flare and the APO 280 is sharper but that is some pretty fierce competition. If you like the slightly long effect a 50 has on an M8 you can not go wrong with this lens. Trust me, only Jeffery on this list has more fifties and that is because I didn't care for the K/M 1.2 lens. It is a lens beyond reproach. On 9/13/07, Steve Barbour <kididdoc@cox.net> wrote: > > I recall some issues re this remarkable new lenses at it release... > > can't recall who experienced them.... > > of problematic mechanical function, especially of the focus ring > binding, being too tight, or loose.. and repairs needed, perhaps > some other issues... > > Who has this lens? who has had problems, and are they now resolved? > What were they? > > Is this lens currently available...or is it now withdrawn or > unavailable? > > > many thanks, Steve > > > > > _______________________________________________ > Leica Users Group. > See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information > -- Don don.dory@gmail.com