Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2001/06/08
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]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 ..... > > >