Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2001/12/10

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Subject: Re: [Leica] Leicaflex SL Lenses
From: "Don Dory" <dorysrus@mindspring.com>
Date: Mon, 10 Dec 2001 07:23:25 -0500
References: <200112091209.EAA08277@mejac.palo-alto.ca.us> <001d01c1813a$197d68a0$c7984241@machineguhn67c>

I think the previous posters missed the large window that Leica left.  For a
long time R lenses were made with all three cams and with the advent of rom
the price difference between 2 cam and lenses with all three cams has come
together.  With the exception of the 19 and 35 1.4 I believe you can use any
of the lenses with an R mount and all three cams so you are not limited to 2
cam lenses

I have three 90's the first 90 Elmarit, the newer Elmarit, and the
Summicron.  The Elmarits are crisper at @.2.8 than the Summicron but after
that it doesn't matter.  The newest Elmarit is marginally better than the
old one, but I keep the old one because the Elpro's let me get down to
around 1/2 life size.  I agree with Doug Herr that if the price is right go
for the 90 Summicron as the extra stop is worth while.  One last point
regarding cams, don't be afraid of the single cam lenses, the SL can use
them in stopped down metering and the price of one cam lenses is way down
there as long as not in collectable condition.

For wide angles if price is the absolute driving force then the two cam 35
2.8 is the orphan child of the universe and can be had real cheap.  I would
recommend that you find one of the 28's.  The first generation's price has
started to drop so you might find a bargain.  Who knows, you might find a 21
cheap, just be careful not to get the one that requires mirror lock up.

For macro, find some two element close up lenses for whichever 90 you buy.
The ELPRO's are superb but you can use Minolta's at 55mm, Nikon's at 52 and
62, or Canon's at 58, 72, or 77 with stepping rings.  When you can afford
the 100 2.8 that is the way to go for true macro, unless you would want to
consider a 180 APO with some extension...

Don Dory
dorysrus@mindspring.com

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Replies: Reply from Doug Herr <telyt@earthlink.net> (Re: [Leica] Leicaflex SL Lenses)
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