Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2001/06/07
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Mehrdad Sadat <m.sadat@verizon.net> wrote: > Does anybody shoot with this lens? any opinions on the > optics/contrast and build would be appreciated as I have > a sudden erg to buy one. I need help on the support my > decision with how good this lens is and ... or help with > keeping the $$. Spend the $$. :-) I use the 60 Elmarit as my "normal" SLR lens. The optics are first-rate...truly lovely imaging qualities. Focusing within the normal range for a lens of this length is a snap. Close focusing is sure and precise. I have a 50 Summicron R as well, which I must confess I don't use much. Pics taken with the 60 seem to have a little extra juice to 'em. For close-up work the 100 f/2.8 does give you a more comfortable working distance in many cases. But for general use it's too heavy for my taste. The 60, OTOH, balances well on a Leicaflex or R. - -Dave-