Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 1998/07/16
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]You'll probably never believe this... I shot a test roll with a 35mm Summicron (3 cam) and the current 35-70 f4 zoom, made for Leica by Kyocera. Tested at f5.6, The Summicron seemed to exhibit *slightly* better contrast, but the resolution seemed better with the 35-70, even at the edges of the frame! Go figure... I had similare results at f8. My methodology was admittedly haphazard -- I scanned both with a Nikon LS-1000, making sure to autofocus on exactly the same area of the photo. Grain was sharp in both cases, so I feel safe in saying that the focus was as good as it could be. Anyway, I was favorably impressed with the 35-70 and plan on buying one. Only bummer about that lens is that the front elements turn when focusing. - --Jim Laurel > -----Original Message----- > From: Doug Williams (R) [SMTP:dwilli19@ford.com] > Sent: Thursday, July 16, 1998 11:16 AM > To: leica-users@mejac.palo-alto.ca.us > Subject: [Leica] 35mm Summicron-R vs. 35mm Elmarit-R > > I want to get a 35mm lens for my R6. I was wondering if anybody would > give me > their impressions of the 35mm Summicron and 35mm Elmarit lenses for the R > cameras. I realise the Elmarit is has been discontinued, and I don't > really > 'need' the extra stop of the Summicron. Since I am not familar with these > two > lenses, I was hoping for feedback from the experienced users out there. >