Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 1999/07/10
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]SCripscan@aol.com wrote: > > I've ordered an M6 and am debating which lens would be my BEST first lens for > it. I seem to recall the lengthy discussion concerning everyone's opinion > regarding his/her favorite Leica lens. I think the discussion ended up in > favor of the 35mm Summicron f2. Well, I located a formerly owned one in > excellent condition to go along with the new M6. What do ya think? Should > that be the one, guys/gays? > > Skip Converse http://www.imx.nl/photosite/leica/m/lenses/pages/l11879.html http://www.imx.nl/photosite/leica/m/lenses/pages/choices.html Erwin's writings accessed above made me happy about the optics on my ASPH 35mm Summicron. Wide open the older non ASPH's have an issue. But another issue is lifestyle. The non ASPH's being the smallest and lightest in the lineup for a camera with lens that you can always have with you. It makes for an invisible seamless package. Like a collapsable. My newer 35 Summicron is heavier then my 50. For some reason that makes a big different in how often I want the camera at my side all day with this lens on it. I feels too heavy. It feels like to much of a big deal for all day. So Erwins glowing, accurate to my experience and well written reports accessed above which make me feel great about the optical properties of my lens should be read with this also in mind. Mark Rabiner I'd like an older one eventually.