Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 1998/05/17

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Subject: RE: [Leica] 50 summilux
From: srlondon@ibm.net
Date: Mon, 18 May 1998 00:15 -0400

I have a newer Summilux 50 and have always been thrilled with the results. With its pleasing bokeh and compact size, I view it as a more pocketable and affordable version of the Noctilux.

- ----Original Message-----
   >From:    	Royfel <Royfel@aol.com>
   >To:        	leica-users@mejac.palo-alto.ca.us
   >Subject:    	[Leica] 50 summilux
   >Reply-To:    	leica-users@mejac.palo-alto.ca.us
   >Date:    	Sunday, May 17, 1998 10:13 PM
   >
   >I have recently purchased a used 50/1.4 summilux for my M6HM.  It is the older
   >model (43 mm filter size ser#3251xxx).  So far I am impressed with the photos
   >but then I don't have a basis for comparison.  What is the consensus on this
   >lens?  Are there any changes between this one and the current one (besides the
   >built in shade and filter) did I buy a dog or a winner? When was it made?
   >Roy Feldman
   >
   >