Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2001/12/07
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]I think the consensus is either the first 35 Summicron or the last one before the ASPH. The last one is sharp, high contrast, largely free of flare, and has been getting cheaper as more people convert to the ASPH as it is better especially wide open. A significant percentage of Leica folk will tell you that the first one is better. Reasons would include a higher resolution figure although at a vastly lower contrast, a much slower transition from in focus to out of focus so images seem to have everything sharpish, and a superb build quality. Prices for this one are going up as really clean 40 year old lenses are getting scarce. In truth, almost any Leica lens will deliver the goods if in any kind of decent condition so if you are planning to shoot with one whichever one is cleanest/cheapest. The one reason to buy newest would be if you are shooting into the light(s) in which case the new glass is significantly better unless you like the look of veiling flare. Don Dory dorysrus@mindspring.com - -- To unsubscribe, see http://mejac.palo-alto.ca.us/leica-users/unsub.html