Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2001/12/07
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]>On Fri, 07 Dec 2001 13:33:54 -0500 "C.L.Zeni" <clzeni@mindspring.com> >wrote: > >This is the EARLY 8-element, probably under 200,000 serial number?....it >is superb, lower in contrast than the later lenses but very sharp....it was >"redesigned" in the mid 60s I understand, with better coatings..which is >the one I have. Mine is without eyes, but the same design. (2222XX).... >Supposedly sharper than its successor, tho with less contrast and lower >color saturation. CAUTION:...IT WILL NOT focus on Ms without the eyes, >and replacing the mount is impossible/impossibly expensive. It will work >on any M body, but the "eyes" make it impossibly annoying to me, at least... > >I had one when I had my M3s, and as soon as I could afford it I rid myself of >the M3s AND the lens, but my "other" 35 'cron is the same (formula)... > >About 80% of the photos I've taken in my life were shot with exactly this >lens. I am only going to replace it if I get a new asph, but I doubt >it'll be >worth the difference!... > >The diaphragm should be repairable, IF all the blades are there and not bent. >You might get it, have it repaired, then later trade it to an M3 user or sell >it at a profit, if it's nice. > Walt, I also own an M3 with 50mm Summicron, with eyes. I love to photograph women, and I find the lower contrast makes for great portraits of women, as long as I don't ruin perspective by getting too close. Therfore, I've always used it in these situations in preference to my M6 with newer glass. But I'm confused- are you telling me that if I wanted to switch this old lens on to my M6 sometime, it wouldn't focus properly? Thanks for any info. Best, Rich - -- To unsubscribe, see http://mejac.palo-alto.ca.us/leica-users/unsub.html