Re: Leica 35/50 M

[Dennis Painter <dwp@deltanet.com>]

CapsTeeth@aol.com wrote:
> 
> Probably this has been hashed out many times here, but I am new so please
> forgive me if this is redundant:
> 
> I currently own a 35 Summicron 3rd gen (# 11309 circa 1973) and a 50
> Summicron (#11817 circa 1970-71) which I believe is considered a 1st
> generation design.  I have shot test slides with both lenses and under 8x
> loupe I can see definite softness and some light fall-off in the corners at
> f/2 and 2.8 and even a little at f/4...this is particularly evident with the
> 50mm.  My question to those in the know:  would I see an astounding
> improvement in the performance at these apertures with the 11310 35 and the
> 11819 and also 11826 50mm's.  Is there a big "jump" between these two last
> versions also?
> 
> Thanks so very much!
> Doc

Doc

As in so many things, it depends.  The biggest problem anyone will have
in answering this is how you define 'astounding improvement"

I think you would see improvement but whether its astounding depends on
your definition.

I also think you should read E. Putts writings on these lenses.

Dennis


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