Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2001/06/08
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]The SUMMILUX-R ROM lens has been available since 1998. From what Erwin Puts writes in his Compendium (P166-167), While not speaking directly regarding the 1983 vintage and the new lens he feels that Leica has made "progress in many areas. I interpret that to mean that SOLMS recent designs reflect many design improvements over the last twenty years. In writing about this class of lens (75-90MM) he suggests "the latest or current Elmarit 1:2.8 90mm would be the obvious choice". Further, he writes "The new Apo-Summicron-M ASPH 2/90mm at 1:2 provides an image quality that the 75/80/90 offer at 1:4 or smaller." Newer, generally is better, I conclude. He doesn't discuss the Summilux =R80mm ROM lens specifically, though. David freeman wrote: > This list is *amazing* !! It took just minutes to get an answer. Actually, > multiple answers. Thank you all. > > So, here's a follow-up question: Is there any reason not to buy an 18-year > old 80mm Summilux-R that appears to be in mint condition? Has the optical > formula changed in that time? > > Let's see how long it takes to get an answer to this one. GO ..... >