Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 1999/11/02

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Subject: RE: [Leica] .....DR Summicron...
From: "Stewart, Alistair" <AStewart@gigaweb.com>
Date: Tue, 2 Nov 1999 12:04:37 -0500

Claire,

If you're going to get one, please check the archives for some M6 mounting
info. As the adverts say, "...some limitations may apply".

IMHO, if you don't need the closeness, avoid this lens. It is generally more
expensive than the rigid (collectors!), offers imvho no measurable optical
advantages (the optical formula was the same as the then-current rigid), and
ergonomically it is clumsier (ring spacing/closeness) and heavier.

Some claim that it is a real great performer, but this hasn't to my
knowledge ever been backed by meaningful detail.

I've had two, they were both fine. I sold them both, bouth rigid, and
pocketed the difference. Make sure that the eyes you get work properly. The
lens came in two version, 19" and 20". See Mr Gandy's website for more info.

It's kind of the reverse to the collapsible 'cron right now, in that it is
in favour for largely 
intangible, ephemeral reasons, while the coll. is out of favour for
different, but equally nutso reasons.

best of light,

Alistair


- -----Original Message-----
From: claire [mailto:clairetm@singnet.com.sg]
Sent: Tuesday, November 02, 1999 7:02 AM
To: leica-users
Subject: [Leica] .....DR Summicron...


Dear All,
What is a 'DR summicron' ?

TMLee