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

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Subject: Re: [Leica] B52's over Atlanta or another Sorta A Week submission
From: "David Kieltyka" <dkieltyka@csi.com>
Date: Wed, 12 Dec 2001 19:46:47 -0500
References: <200112120859.DAA23896@tigercat.nyfir.pwj.com>

Rei Shinozuka <shino@ubspw.com> wrote:

> impressive!  i've got that one [pre-ASPH 35 Summilux] too, and
> my experience is that this lens could produce pretty sharp images,
> despite its reputation as an ancient "bokeh-only" optic.

IMO the older 35 Summilux is basically a fourth version 35 Summicron with an
extra stop of speed for when you really need it. The difference in
performance from f/1.4 to f/2 with this lens is dramatic. It's got sharpness
galore, just not at f/1.4.

- -Dave-


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