Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2001/06/08

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Subject: Re: [Leica] 80mm Summilux age (more ...)
From: Andrew Schroter <schroter@optonline.net>
Date: Fri, 08 Jun 2001 23:34:28 -0700

I forgot, the report was on Erwin's web site:
http://www.imx.nl/photosite/leica/rseries/testr/r14-50.html

- ----- Original Message -----
From: "Andrew Schroter" <schroter@optonline.net>
To: <leica-users@mejac.palo-alto.ca.us>
Sent: Friday, June 08, 2001 11:32 PM
Subject: Re: [Leica] 80mm Summilux age (more ...)


> Further, in a statement that could be easily applied to SOLMS modern
lenses
> is the opinion that Erwin states in his review of the Summilux-R 50mm:
>
> "Modern Leica lenses are exquisite examples of the Solms wizardry. The new
> 1.4/50 Summilux-R production samples have better MTF graphs than the
> theoretical predictions: proof of a very refined mechanical production
> system and very tightly hold tolerances."
>
> I've started to play with the 100mm2.8 APO  and just got the Summilux-R
> 50mm.   I'll post some photos to give you all a feel of the new lenses.
>
> Andy
>
> David write:
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "David Freedman" <dpfreedman@worldnet.att.net>
> To: <leica-users@mejac.palo-alto.ca.us>
> Sent: Friday, June 08, 2001 7:28 PM
> Subject: Re: [Leica] 80mm Summilux age (more ...)
>
>
> > 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 .....
> >
>