Re: [Leica] The Summicron

["rlb" <rlb@triad.rr.com>]

Mark:

The only other 50mm Leitz lens that I have ever owned was a Noctilux.  Damn
thing creates light.  However, the 50mm Summicron that I purchased Saturday
has produced some really beautiful negatives.  Also, for me, there is less
frameline confusion with the 50.   I will use this lens a lot.

One of the features missing on the cron is the focusing tab.  It is present
on my 24 and 35.  Do you have any idea why they didn't put this on this
lens?  The focusing tab sure makes it easier to use.

Bob
- ----- Original Message -----
From: "Mark Rabiner" <mark@rabiner.cncoffice.com>
To: <leica-users@mejac.palo-alto.ca.us>
Sent: Sunday, February 27, 2000 6:27 PM
Subject: Re: [Leica] The Summicron


> rlb wrote:
> >
> > In my opinion Mike is correct for all the same reasons.  With the
> > availability of fast high quality films the extra stop is just not worth
the
> > additional $900.
> >
> > Bob
> >
> ><Snip>
> An SLR shooting background makes you think you need the speed when you
don't
> necessarily. What You need is a groundglass that is the brightness with
the most
> snap possible. (focusing precision) As this is not the issue with a Leica
M and
> as you in effect gain at least an F stop of hand holdablity because on no
mirror
> bouncing and a smooth cloth shutter..
> So Summicron is the name of the game with that stodgy solid sounding F
stop: F2.
> I've learned to more than live with it.
> Mark Rabiner