Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 1999/04/20
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]I'm very happy with my Canon 50/1.4... very nice even wide open.... I also have a Summitar, but haven't done alot of testing, I prefer to have the faster lens. I've also loved a Nikkor-H 50/f2 LTM....very good performer Ireceived on my Canon 7. Bob Keene >From: D Khong <dkhong@pacific.net.sg> >Subject: Re: [Leica] Best 50 mm LTM lens? > >>I have just found a LTM Leica III (black) with an uncoated Elmar 50/3,5. In >>order to get best possible image quality, I wonder what 50 mm LTM lens you >>think is best. I mean earlier designs than the LTM Summicron 50. >>I am thinking of the red scale Elmar 50/3,5 or maybe the Summitar 50/2,0. >>Will I notice any difference at middle apertures? >> >>Thanks for any reply! >> >>Hans >> > >Both the elmar and summitar are fine performers. The former is light and >compact and the latter is a surprisingly sharp lens when stopped down 2 >stops or more. Each have their personalities even at middle apertures. > >Dan K. > >------------------------------