Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2000/07/12
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Hi Craig, I have a 2.8 Summaron and had a 3.5. IMHO, the 2.8 is far better. In particular, the bokeh is excellent. But beware, the results at f/2.8 or f/4 are not up to those of a Summicron (last non-asph, never tried previous ones). The bokeh of the 3.5 Summaron is good too but the problem is that it can be seen even on the on focus zone :-). All the best - -- Jean-Claude Berger (jcberger@jcberger.com) Systems and RDBMS consultant (MCSE) Lyon, France http://www.jcberger.com > Hey y'all... > > A local dealer is offering a 35mm f3.5 Summaron in an M mount for > $350. It > appears to be in excellent shape. I'm tempted to get it for my > M3 body as a > "fixed focus" street photo lens. > > How bad does this lens suck? > > Craig > Boston > > > >