Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 1996/04/11
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Gary and group, This is simply one of the sharpest optics I have ever used...up to 11X14 from 35mm is quite telling. I use Zeiss lenses on my Hasselblads for comparison at 20X24 using the same emulsions for comparison. Yes this is the first version (apparently in some demand, I understand). Curt > > I would be curious to know what it is about this lens that you >are so fond of. I assume that the 8 element Summicron 35 is the first, >chrome version. > >Gary > >On Wed, 10 Apr 1996, Curt Miller wrote: > >SNIP >> It had a 35 >> Summicron 8 element in absolutely mint condition hanging off the end. All I >> wanted to buy was this lens but the guy wouldn't break up the set. BTW I >> love this lens! > >