Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 1998/09/20
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Nigel, I have not compared the two lenses directly, but all I have ever read about them indicates that the Elmarit is superior to the Summicron. Another consideration for me is weight; the Elmarit is smaller and lighter, and partly for that reason I just bought one this weekend. I have not yet seen the results on film. Nathan N. B. Watson wrote: > Presently I am deciding bewteen purchasing (second-hand) either the > current 90 Summicron-M or the current 90 Elmarit-M. (The 90 APO-ASPH is > not an option). I am interested in hearing users comparisons in terms of > optical performance (resolution and contrast) at equal apertures (i.e. > both lenses from f2.8 smaller). My desire is for sharpest rendition of > small detail, not flattering portraiture; however my thought was that, > to have the f2 aperture available for "emergencies" might be a good > option, but only were all else to be equal or nearly so. Comments from > those having compared these two lenses is greatly appreciated. > > Kind thanks. > Nigel > > _____________________________________________________________________ > You don't need to buy Internet access to use free Internet e-mail. > Get completely free e-mail from Juno at http://www.juno.com > Or call Juno at (800) 654-JUNO [654-5866] - -- Nathan Wajsman Overijse, Belgium Photography page: http://members.tripod.com/~belgiangator/index.html Motorcycle page: http://www.geocities.com/motorcity/downs/1704/index.html