Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 1996/06/07

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To: leica-users@mejac.palo-alto.ca.us, leica-users@mejac.palo-alto.ca.us
Subject: Re: Leica R 90mm: Elmarit or Summicron?
From: "Roger L. Beamon" <beamon@primenet.com>
Date: Fri, 7 Jun 1996 16:57:45 -0700 (MST)
 
>I believe the current 90mm Summicron is of an older lens design and that
>the newest 90mm Elmarit-R lens is sharper than the 90mm Summicron, in fact
>too sharp if used for portraits because it would be unflattering.  The 90mm
>Summicron would be better for portraits if that's what you want it for.
>Otherwise go with the latest 90mm Elmarit.

I'd opt for the sharper lens for portraits anytime over a purposefully
softened lens. There are myriad ways to soften a lens to whatever degree you
want for ladies' and very vain men's portraits. 
       --
       Roger Beamon,   Natural History Interpreter & Photographer
                                  Docent: Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum
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