Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2001/03/20
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Any lens will flare - any lens. I find my Leica glass quite flare resistant. And the 35 ASPH Summicron as flare resistant as they come. I'm not saying you're wrong or that what you've shown did not happen. But really, putting the midday sun in the frame is quite extreme. You probably were out there too long without a hat I bet! :) Henry > >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