Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 1995/11/02
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]On Thu, 2 Nov 1995, Eric Welch wrote: > ** Reply to note from hisashi@lpd.sj.nec.com 11/01/95 08:40am PST > > I'm talkin about Leica M lenses, not R. > > Oh, my apologies. Okay, here's the facts. :-) > > The 35 Summilux M (standard and chrome) is the oldest formula in the M > line. It dates back to the late 50s or early 60s. Can't remember > exactly when. Anyway, the new Asperic (not the collector's edition > which has some structural problems in a few early copies) is a stunner. > It's costs about $2,600 U.S. But how much is the regular one? About > $1,900? I say the extra $700 is worth it to have the best 35mm lens on > earth. Like I said about the 35 Summilux R, which is only slightly > behind the asperic in performance, it is a killer. Worth every penny. > > Regards, > > Eric Welch > Grants Pass, OR > Besides, I believe Leica discontinued the Summilux-M in favor of the new aspheric model, so when current stocks of the Summilux are gone...