Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2001/02/11
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Neil Miller <plus_4@hotmail.com> wrote: > Speaking of bad experiences, mine came when I traded my > first 35mm Summicron for a 35mm Summilux (1970 vintage). > After a short period of time I realized it wasn't just > me not able to focus, the lens was just soft. I went > back to another 1st generation Summicron and am still > very happy with it. I'm sure my experience with the > Summilux is unusual. The lens looked mint but I think > it was emotionally tired ... just didn't want to take > any more sharp photos. You must've had a bad one, Neil. I picked up a 1969 vintage 35 'lux about five months ago and have now all but stopped using the early '60s 'cron that was my mainstay M lens for nearly 20 years. I love my 'lux! I guess its previous owner(s) treated it with affection and so it's a happy, well-adjusted lens. ;-) - -Dave-