Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 1997/11/13

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Subject: Choosing and R series 35mm focal lenght lens
From: Lucien_vD <Lucien_vD@compuserve.com>
Date: Thu, 13 Nov 1997 16:56:01 -0500
 
Pete wrote:

>I need a 35mm focal length lens for my R8. As you know, the current
choices
>are the Summicron and the Summilux. The Summicron does not having a
floating
>element in it and is rumored to have a loss of focus below 1.4 meters. T=
he
>Summilux has a floating element, but has more elements and greater weigh=
t.

>I am checking in to see what experince has been had with these two lense=
s.
>Also, does any one else suspect that there will be an aspheric version f=
or
>the R series due out soon?

Ask Eric,

Lucien
BELGIUM