Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 1997/08/15
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]I just joined the LUG and sent the message that follows incorrectly, so I'll have to recreate it and hope it goes through satisfactorily. I just discovered that my 35mm Summicron has a faint veil or haze around the periphery of the rear (I think) element. I've been told that it might be a deposition of the adhesive of the lens elements. The lens is probably 20 or more years old; it's the vcersion with the notch, or crescent, in the focusing tab. This lens had been "serviced" by Leica US several years ago for about $150, but I think they probably didn't reallt take it apart. Now I'm faced with sending it back to them again and I'm a little dubious about what they will/can do. Here are my questions: I'm planning a photo trip to Bhutan with my M6 plus 50-90-135 and thinking about replacing the 35. 1) should I keep the present lens and try to find someone who can put it right; 2) should I buy a used newer model 35mm Summicron; which one; 3) should I get a new current Summincron; 4) is the newest 35mm aspheric appreciably different photographically than its immediate predecessor; 5) having read wonderful things about the 1.4 35mm aspheric, is the stretch (pricewise) worth it; I'm not too concerned about shooting at super low light levels; is the weight/bulk an impediment? I know that's a lot of questions, but since my trip will be rather expensive and photographically oriented, I don't want to go over with a compromised system. I believe that a significant part of my shooting will be with the 35mm lens. I will very much appreciate any guidance you can offer based on your personal experience.