Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2001/03/27
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> Uh, that's an understatement. I probably got a dog -- returned it -- but *I
> have never seen flare even close to what I achieved with this lens.*
> Hilarious flare. The Mother of All Flare.
:-)
Yes, you probably had a dog..
Mine is black, made in 1975, all air-glass surfaces are coated
(disassembled and checked). I had some flare, but not an excessive
one.
As for test photos, I indeed have a one sample: sun was in the lens
and there is horrible bright diaphragm image at the center. But it
is a worst example I ever had...
I made recently some photos with Rodenstock 6x9 folder with uncoated
5.8/105 Trinar (3-element air spaced) which shows both excellent
resolution and good contrast at f/9 and 1/25 handheld. I was
astonished by what this little thingy can; I made at the same time
photo with Summitar at f/5.6 on APX 25 (Rodenstock had Foma 100)
and Rodenstock photo was a clear winner....
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