Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 1998/10/04
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Roger, although the Summicron is a legendary optic, I speak from experience that the 2.8 Summaron (as differentiated from the 3.5 version) is an able performer, and assuming for your listed shooting needs you'll not need f2 and most probably will be stopped down to at least f4 most of the time, you'll not be disappointed by it. I've my original 2.8 Summaron (mine is the non-RF version, but optically identical) and shot alongside my 35 Summicron ASPH at f5.6 to f11 you would need a dreadful lot of magnification to spot any difference. Do have a good look through it with a small flashlight from the opposite end, to be sure there's no clouding. It might well be cleansible but will raise the price substantially. One in lesser cosmetic condition but perfect glass would probably be a better value for you; however, all else being equal between the two you listed, I would pay the extra $55 for the mint- one. Regards, Nigel On Sun, 04 Oct 1998 10:58:44 -0700 "Roger L. Bunting" <rlbunting@my-dejanews.com> writes: >What are the drawbacks (if any) of making a 35mm RF (bug-eye) M-series >lens my second lens. I wear glasses and viewing the full 50mm frame on >an M3 takes some extra effort. > >Most of my photography is street, travel, museum, family. For many >years I have used a M3 with 50mm Summilux along with several SLRs. >I've love operational ease of the M3 (best) and it is the camera that >I choose most readily, but must rely on my SLRs for lens versatility. >However, I've always wanted a 35mm lens for my M3, especially when >traveling or exploring large cities (densely inhabited regions). > >In a few weeks I'll have a renewed need for the 35mm during some >buisiness trips and travels. I have a quote I think I can live with >for some 35mm RF options. > >The quotes are... > >35mm f2 RF Summicron, Mint @ $750. >35mm f2.8 RF Summaron, Mint- @ $450. >35mm f2.8 RF Summaron, Exc+ @ $395. > >The Summicron seems out of reach but I think I can stretch (on short >notice) for the Summaron. > >Experience, thoughts, opinions, options, ravings, concerns, >encouragements are all welcome. > >Regards, > >Roger > > > >-----== Sent via Deja News, The Discussion Network ==----- >http://www.dejanews.com/ Easy access to 50,000+ discussion forums > ___________________________________________________________________ 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]