Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 1999/07/28
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]I used to own the 50 Summicron with the detachable hood, just prior to the current model (same optics, I believe). I currently own a late model DR Summicron, and a recent 50 Summilux (with detachable hood, also same optics as current). As far as I'm concerned, the Summilux is an excellent lens, and will perform as well as the Summicron (in practice, maybe not in the lab), and is not much bulkier or heavier. AFAIK (sorry), it is actually lighter than the old brass DR. And, it gives you that extra stop if you need it. If I could do things over and could choose between the two for the same price, I would go for the Summilux. Dan C. At 08:33 PM 28-07-99 +0100, you wrote: >After having borrowed a friend's M4P for a while I'm currently looking into >buying an M-system myself. The difficulty is with choosing the (first) lens. >I'm interested in buying either a new Summicron 50/2.0 or a 2ndhand >(excellent condition, latest version) Summilux 50/1.4. Both cost the same, >about US$ 850 >Could anyone shed a light on differences in optics quality between the two >(if at all present), apart from the Summilux obviously being one stop >faster? In short: which model should I go for if top quality optics is most >important to me? >Cheers, >Armand > > > >