Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2001/03/20
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]On 21 Mar 2001, at 6:06, Andrew Nemeth wrote: > > [ sideways remark by me that the 35mm M Summicron ASPH > > flares easily ] > > I hate to be the bringer of bad news, but unlike some others > on this list (ahem...), I have examples to back this statement up. > > See: > > <http://nemeng.com/misc/flare1.jpg> JPEG 35 KB > > <http://nemeng.com/misc/flare2.jpg> JPEG 38 KB > > Both images are presented full-frame & uncropped, with minimal > colour balance and no gamma adjustment. Lens aperture was f8 > and f5.6 respectively and yes, the lens was crystal clean (!) > I also used the rectangular lens-hood which comes with the lens > (indeed, the interior of the LH has been repainted jet matt black). > > I knew I was pushing my luck with #1 as the sun was just peeking > over the edge of the roof above the couple. Was disappointed > however with the fogging in #2 as the view out the train window > wasn't that bright (it was an overcast day). > > OTOH, my venerable 50mm M Summicron can handle these kinds of > lighting conditions without a wimper. > > QED - so much for the 35mm Summicron ASPH being the "best ever > Leica lens"! Hi Andrew et.al, Hmm, given the responses so far it seems that Leica glass must only flare in Oz :-) I have experienced some surprising flare using my 35 ASPH Summilux (sans filters & with standard hood fitted) where my I am sure that my CZ35f1.4 + hood would have had no problems whatsoever. The worst thing about using an RF is that you don't find out until it's too late :-( See: http://www.ozemail.com.au/~geroc/35ASPHlux-m_veilingglare.jpg http://www.ozemail.com.au/~geroc/35ASPHlux-m_flare.jpg Cheers, Rob Studdert HURSTVILLE AUSTRALIA Tel +61-2-9554-4110 Fax +61-2-9554-9259 UTC(GMT) +10 Hours audiob@ozemail.com.au http://www.ozemail.com.au/~distudio/publications.html