Re: [Leica] my M lens and b+w film test

[DonjR43198@aol.com]

Thanks for sharing your lens test results.  I have fallen for the hype and 
have just taken delivery of the 21 mm aspheric, 35 mm aspheric and the 135 
APO.  Will be testing them against their older brothers and sisters.

It is my opinion you would do much better with Kodak Tech Pan if you really 
are looking for sharpness as opposed to the Agfa 25 when testing Leica 
lenses.  That way you will be giving the lenses the best possible break.  You 
may shoot Tech Pan from 32 to 100 depending upon how you meter the subject 
and shadow detail desired. Process the Tech Pan in T.E.C. or one of the Willi 
Beutler formulas for a treat and not worry with Kodak's new orange juice.  
These are super simple three (3) chemical developers (Metol, sodium sulfite, 
and sodium carbonate) and may be used from 65 deg. F. to at least 75 deg. F.

Should you be interested in more detail relative to Tech Pan and my method of 
processing, just let me know.

Don R.