Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 1998/12/31
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Dear Mikiro, I have found my late model 50 mm Sumicron to be the least flare-prone lens I've used, although I have not made comparisons with the other f 2's. I often shoot close to light sources and seldom have a problem. Sincerely, Joe Stephenson ++++++++++ Hi, LUGgers, I recently traded my 50 mm Summicron M (11819/the previous version) for the current chrome version (11816). The newer one gives apparent flare (or ghosts) in the upper middle area of the frame in against-the-light shots. This occurs even when I use its built-in hood in cloudy weather and is very annoying. No smudges are visible on the lens elements even with intense light. This is the most flare-prone of all the three 50 mm Summicron's I have ever used. Is it just defective? Anybody has had similar experience? Thanks in advance. Bonne Année! - - Mikiro Mori Strasbourg, Alsace