Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 1996/12/13

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Subject: Re: Advice on 90 f2.8 tele-elmarit lens
From: Stephen Gandy <cameras@jetlink.net>
Date: Fri, 13 Dec 1996 18:08:50 -0800

Richard Clompus wrote:
> 
> Dear List,
> 
> I currently have an M6 that I use with a 90mm tele-elmarit f 2.8 lens.  It
> is a good lens but I like it best for its small size.  Has anyone had the
> chance to compare this lens to the newer design? The newer lens is larger
> but is it substantially sharper or just marinally better?
> 
> I would appreciate the opinion of someone who has photographed with both.
> 

By reputation, the 90/2.8 TELE-ELMARIT is a mediocre lens.   The
older/larger 90/2.8 Elmarit is sharper, with the modern 90/2.8 Elmarit
much sharper.