Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 1999/04/21
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Hi there List! I just got my first and second rolls of XP2 Super back with images taken with my M6 and 35 (non-ASPH) Summilux.... What a great combination!! I'm awaiting delivery of the lens hood , but this lens is SUPER! I seriously don't understand the negative comments about the non-ASPH! I don't have a scanner-my web page is going up this week, mainly for wedding work, so I can't show images yet- but I took some shots of a sunset on Silver Beach in Falmouth, Ma (Cape Cod for you out-of-towners); and there is minimal flare, even shooting pretty much into the sun.... I like the reduced weight of the non-ASPH (vs. the HEAVY ashp). I'm not trying to open the flame wars again with a "my lens is as good as yours" type of thing; I'm sure the ASPH is superior- BUT, for a first Leica 35mm you CAN'T beat this@!!!! p.s.- I haven't noticed any scratches on the negs, and if there were. I'd be more likely to blame the bulk loading/lab/sleeving ...... warm regards, Bob Keene