Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 1999/11/01

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Subject: RE: [Leica] 50 Elmar vs Summar
From: Jem Kime <jem.kime@cwcom.net>
Date: Mon, 1 Nov 1999 19:32:34 -0000

Jonathan,
I have a fuzzy 50 Summicron you can have cheap! The early collapsibles were 
known for the soft coating which suffered when polished over eagerly.
But I think a Summar could also be what you're looking for.
Jem

- -----Original Message-----
From:	Lee, Jonathan [SMTP:Jonathan.Lee@hrcc.on.ca]
LUGers,

I'm thinking about putting a screw mount  50 on my M6.  I'm NOT looking for
a tack sharp lens, after all I do have the 50 Summicron for that, but I'm
looking for a "nostalgic, fuzzy, pre-war" look.  Any insights into choosing
one or the other of these lenses, assuming that they can be found in decent
shape.

Jonathan Lee