Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 1996/06/08
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Kermit Daniel asked about buying a 90mm f2R or 90mm f2.8R and at 11:24 PM 07/06/96 -0700, Eric Welch wrote: > >But, I've used the 90 Summicron for years, (not the latest version) and I >never, repeat, never hesitated to use it wide open. It was outstanding even >at that aperture, right out to the edges. And it's tough as nails. I can't >tell you how many times I dropped it and mashed filters on the front. Never >had to send it in for repairs. I'm sure I was lucky, but it's also one >professional quality lens. It is also butter smooth after a few years use. A >real pleasure to use. > I couldn't have said it better myself, Eric. The 90 Sumicron is have is the joy of my (photographic) life! The newest versions may be a bit shaper, but I would recommend the 90 f2 R to anyone. ----------- David Young: youngs@IslandNet.com