[Leica] A question for users of the 1,4/35 pre-asph.

["Stefan Kahlert" <S.Kahlert@gmx.de>]

Hello all,

after several years of absence from the realms of Leica-lore I 
seriously consider to buy another Leica. I sold an M4-P with 
summicron 50mm about three years ago because I had to finance 
a med-format camera (honestly I didn't *have* to by it but after the 
decision was made financing became an issue <g>). I owned the 
M4-P for only about half a year but from time to time I take a look 
at the beautifull b+w enlargements and remember the virtues of this 
fine camera. 
With the experiences from that time in mind I consider a used M6 
with a fast (preferaby as fast as possible) 35mm lens to be the 
best starting point.

I read many appraisals of the recent aspherical summilux 35mm 
(which, as a starter, is way to expensive for my taste and very rare 
on the local used market, so please let us keep this on topic) but 
little mention of the old one. As I take it from the archives and 
comments by Erwin Puts in the german LUG (which recently has 
been set up, seriously needs more input and can be reached via  
http://www.egroups.com/group/de-lug) 
care has to bet taken when using the old Summilux wide open 
where it is said to be rather soft and flare-prone although it should 
be on par with the previous non-asph Summicron when closed 
down a bit.

I would be gratefull for some users-input on this topic: How do you 
use this lens in low light and what are your real world experiences 
under different lighting conditions? Are there any pictures on the 
net someone took with this lens wide open.

thanks in advance!

Stefan
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Stefan Kahlert