Re: [Leica] 35mm Summicron-M Canadian vs German Version

["Bud Cook" <budcook@ibm.net>]

I recently bought the pre-ASPH version because two very well known Leica
dealers recommended it over the ASPH.  Maybe they were just being commercial
and wanted to get rid of their old lenses but both of these guys are
extremely well known and trustworthy.

In any case, I'm very happy with the new Summicron and I'm very critical
when it comes to color.

As for the lenses coming apart, I'd bet that if you attached/detached these
lenses using the base of the lens (as you should) rather than the lens head
or the hood, that you wouldn't have any problems.  Frankly, I'd never think
of using the hood for this purpose but that's just me.

Bud
- ----- Original Message -----
From: <s.barrett@usa.net>
To: <leica-users@mejac.palo-alto.ca.us>
Sent: Monday, August 09, 1999 10:03 AM
Subject: [Leica] 35mm Summicron-M Canadian vs German Version


> Does anyone know if the later German made pre-ASPH Summicron-M was fixed
of
> the earlier Canadian version's propensity to come apart? I had two of the
> Canadian ones and both had the problem of the front part of the lens
coming
> unscrewed from the rear. I think I heard the German version was more solid
and
> wondered if anyone has had the problem with the German version? Is the
ASPH
> Summicron-M constructed more solidly? Does anyone have any thoghts on the
> picture quality of the ASPH Summicron vs the Summicron 35mm before it?
I've
> read the reviews but wonder about real world results from users. Thanks!!!
> Please respond to email: s.barrett@usa.net
>
>
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