Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 1997/05/02

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Subject: Re: New collapsible Elmar-M, old collapsible Summicron.
From: Arnold Don Abravanel <useless@ibm.net>
Date: Fri, 2 May 1997 16:33:11 GMT
 
>
>I guess that if 2.0 is an absolute must, go for the Summicron, increasing
>development somewhat (B&W). At all other apertures, the 2.8 Elmar is
>preferable. The hood from the new Elmar can be used on the Summicron,
>replacing the massive original barndoor construction.
>
>Gerard Captijn,
>Geneva, Switzerland.
>Fax: +41 (22) 700 39 28.

How does the new elmar compare to the older version?