Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 1996/08/24
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]The basic Summarit design is simply a coated version of the older Leitz/Schneider/TTH Xenon design of the 1930's; the first version of the 1.4/50 Summilux-M is, likewise, a Summarit in an updated mount. These are not mean lenses, by any means, and I've liked all that I've owned. The second version of the Summilux -- from s/n 1844001 onwards -- though is one super lens. I've owned a LOT of fast normal lenses in my time, and only the CZJ 1.5/50 Sonnar provides like contrast, resolution, and saturation wide open. The Summilux is one fine lens. Marc msmall@roanoke.infi.net FAX: +540/343-7315 Cha robh bas fir gun ghras fir!