Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 1997/10/11
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]I am thinking of getting one of the new type 50mm Elmars because the small physical depth of the lens plus body would mean I would be able to take it anywhere, anytime, under jacket, in big pockets, in the special leica waist pouch etc. Two questions: (1) How good is optically? I can see from the BAS report that its not as good as the summicron but what's it like in actual use? Has anyone bought one and regretted it? (2) How will the barrel of the black version wear? Would it eventually wear through the black chrome to a metallic base? Thanks in advance for any advice. Mike