Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2003/04/05
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Hmm- any 4th Gen 35 summicrons out there for sale? - ----- Original Message ----- From: "Buzz Hausner" <buzz.hausner@verizon.net> To: <leica-users@mejac.palo-alto.ca.us> Sent: Saturday, April 05, 2003 7:42 AM Subject: [Leica] Alternative to current 35mm ASPH? > I am sitting here with my 1:2.0/35mm mounted on an M-6 Classic.85. It > is a late spherical model, serial number 3465680. The total depth of > this kit is about 6.25 cm. With my favorite shade, a vented, metal > 12585, the total depth is a tad over 8 cm. I am certain that Austin > could fill us in on the precise weight of the unit, but it is lighter > than the aspherical. This package is slim enough to slip into a jacket > pocket. My lens is Canadian built, but I am sure that the German > version is nearly as good. > > This is a great lens, much more than "sharp enough" and wonderful > bokeh...if you like bokeh. Mine has ten diaphragm blades as opposed to > the eight blades in the aspherical, which I am only guessing is one of > the factors which gives the late spherical Summicrons their much > discussed "signature." They seem to be relatively cheap these days, > too, but mine will never be for sale. > > Buzz Hausner > > -----Original Message----- > From: owner-leica-users@mejac.palo-alto.ca.us > [mailto:owner-leica-users@mejac.palo-alto.ca.us] On Behalf Of faneuil > Sent: Saturday, April 05, 2003 6:12 AM > To: leica-users@mejac.palo-alto.ca.us > Subject: Re: [Leica] Alternate to current 35mm ASPH? > > To refine my original question - what Leica 35mm lens would be > considered > in the nearest to the "pancake" category? - IE, very slim profile. > > Eric > > > -- > To unsubscribe, see http://mejac.palo-alto.ca.us/leica-users/unsub.html > - -- To unsubscribe, see http://mejac.palo-alto.ca.us/leica-users/unsub.html