Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2000/03/13
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Hi Mike - My first Leica lens was a 35/2.8 Summaron on a black M2, purchased used when I worked in Stockholm many years ago. I was amazed at the quality, and thought all Leica lenses were this good. In fact, I was then disappointed by the early 50/2.8 Elmar and 90/4 Elmar in comparison. When a used 1st version 35 black Summicron came my way a couple months later, I traded the 35/2.8 for a 50 Elmar. Turns out the Summicron had numerous front element scratches, and was actually softer than the old Summaron. I now have a 2.8 Summaron again (M3 style with the attached finder) and am thrilled with the brilliance of the B&W negs from this lens. Altho I have not done any strict testing, I just know that there is something special about the resolution and contrast of the 2.8 Summaron. It's also a pretty little lens and makes a neat looking package on an M2. (With M3, the goggles are a bit much on the small lens and it feels a little bulky). If anyone were wanting a great "starter" Leica with minimum investment, it would be hard to beat the Summaron/M2 (altho a CL with 40mm Summicron is a great package, too - I just did some shots today with one while out on a sunny early morning walk) Regards, Gary Todoroff Tree LUGger > Mike Johnston wrote: > > > > I'm interested in hearing comments about either of the old Summaron-M > > lenses, either the f/2.8 or the f/3.5, either M-mount or screwmount. > > Anybody used one? Like it? Dislike it? Feelings and opinions much > > appreciated, on- or off-list. > > > > Thanks-- > > > > --Mike >