Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2001/02/19
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]A quick pointer is Erwin's site at www.imx.nl. The current APO Summicron is reputed to be the sharpest 90mm ever, followed by the current Elmarit, then the first Elmarit. Doesn't mean that Tele-Elmarits are dogs. They are fine performers, too. I've owned and used several 90mm lenses, but it just seems that my eyes don't work well with 90mm lenses. I'm much more comfortable with a 75mm, and that's pretty much the longest lens I ever use. (the shortest being 50mm :) - ----- Original Message ----- From: "Phil Sudberry" <pberfx04@sisna.com> To: <leica-users@mejac.palo-alto.ca.us> Sent: Monday, February 19, 2001 10:06 PM Subject: [Leica] Leica 90mm Lens suggestions > Hello-- About one year ago I purchased a good user condition M3 ds with a > 50mm Summicron. (Mid 70's I think....black, Wetzlar) I also got a 35 > Summicron last year. (black, Canadian) > > I'm wondering if anybody has suggestions for a 90mm lens. A good quality > used Elmarit, Tele-elmarit, or Summicron models are probably what I'm > looking at. Any thoughts on pros/cons of each? I realize probably any of > these are FINE for my needs, but always welcome input. > > Here's the twist-- I've heard/read the Voigtlander lenses are extremely high > quality and can fit with adapter to the M3. Prices are reasonable for my > budget . Any pitfalls to these lenses? > > I am not a terribly serious photographer but am getting more so with each > passing season. I may be getting the Leica bug. > > Thanks for any ideas/suggestions > > Phil Sudberry > > >