Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2001/01/06
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Optically they are the same, at least thats what leica says. The new motor, why why why - -----Original Message----- From: owner-leica-users@mejac.palo-alto.ca.us [mailto:owner-leica-users@mejac.palo-alto.ca.us]On Behalf Of Jem Kime Sent: Saturday, January 06, 2001 2:46 AM To: 'leica-users@mejac.palo-alto.ca.us' Subject: RE: [Leica] Tri Elmar asph 28 35 50/4 and new motor Marcos, No I don't, if you're asking me to compare it to current production, but if you look at Erwin Puts's site then he'll give you chapter and verse. My 50mm lens is a Summilux, as is my 35mm lens, both from the late 1960s. Very different to current Leica lenses and my 28mm lens is a Ricoh, not much use I'm afraid! Try http://www.imx.nl/photosite/leica/leicahome.html Jem - -----Original Message----- From: Steve Unsworth [SMTP:steve.unsworth@Bigfoot.com] Do you have a feel for how it perform optically compared to 'standard' 28, 35, 50 primes? The idea of having a single lens when travelling is appealing. - -----Original Message----- From: owner-leica-users@mejac.palo-alto.ca.us [mailto:owner-leica-users@mejac.palo-alto.ca.us]On Behalf Of Jem Kime Sent: 06 January 2001 08:02 To: 'leica-users@mejac.palo-alto.ca.us' Subject: RE: [Leica] Tri Elmar asph 28 35 50/4 and new motor Marcos, I haven't used the new and latest version of the Trilmar (my suggested name for this lens) but I do use a late version of the lens prior to the mechanical redesign. The focal length settings click easily into position and results are as good as one could wish for. The only slight criticism is in the extreme corners of the 28mm setting wide open. The latest version offers a great upgrade by the simple addition of the focusing tab, you know instantly what to hold to focus. It takes a little time to get used to the first version where the focal length selector ring is exactly where you'd expect the focusing ring to be. You'll enjoy seeing less of the lens in the frame when viewing as the front is narrower and you might even wish to explore depth of field possibilities but I've never found myself looking for that facility on the older version. The delight in not having to change lenses is grin inducing! regards, Jem