Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 1996/12/30

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Subject: R lenses Summicron VS summilux
From: John Irvin Buford <jbuf@ix.netcom.com>
Date: Mon, 30 Dec 1996 09:22:25 -0800
 
I have two different versions of the R summicron. An older three cam and 
a brand new Canadian R only version.  I have the opportunity to trade 
both of these for a 50mm F1.4 Summilux.  The reason that I have the older 
lens is that I have the matchong Elpro close-up lenses.  But, since I 
have gotten the 60mm Macro with the extension tube I do not have a need 
for the 50mm lenses. I was thinking of making the change because I think 
it would be nice to have a F1.4 for low light shooting.  I am looking for 
opinions of people who have had experience with both of these lenses.  
Are the summivrons that much better than the Summilux that I should hold 
onto one.  How does the performance of the Summilux compare to the 
Summicron.

Thanks 
John