Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2001/04/09
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]I recently purchased a new Elmar M 50 while visiting Leica in Germany. I was looking for a small, light, flare resistant lens and this one is outstanding. I also own a Summicron that is about 15 years old and frankly I find the Elmar an easier lens to print in black and white. Shadow detail is outstanding and I have found far less back light flare than with my Summicron. The performance at full aperture is good, with high contrast across the frame. When I stop down to 3.5 or lower it really becomes outstanding. All this said if you are one to get your shorts in a bundle over "bokeh" this lens is not as nice in that department as the Summicron. What really put me over the top on this lens was the price. It is MUCH lower in Europe (around 664 euros) compared to the price in the US, which is almost the same as the Summicron. By the way, the Pop Photo review of this lens was very favorable, and I happen to agree:) Best wishes Dan States > >Hey gang, > >Does anybody have experience with the new 50mm elmar? I have a 50 Summilux >but am considering the Elmar for walk around daytime use. The black version >is much lighter than the silver and much lighter than the summilux, and >extends about ten millimeters less. How is the performance? I notice >Stephen >Gandy isn't too high on it, so I'm just wondering if that's the general >consensus or not. > >Thanks in advance, > >Craig > _________________________________________________________________ Get your FREE download of MSN Explorer at http://explorer.msn.com