RE: [Leica] Summilux vs. Summicron vs. Elmarit

[Tom Christiansen <tomchr@softhome.net>]

Folks,

>First, they are all good.  Now, do you need the speed of the 1.4?  If
>you don't, then go for the 60 Macro-Elmarit as it is a stunningly good
>lens at all apertures.  If the 60 is too long for your normal needs then
>the 50 Summicron is almost as good and gives you one more stop in a
>smaller size.

I could never live without a fast (or fast-ish) 50. But I did consider 
getting the macro lens - but maybe at a later time.

I've settled on the 50 Summacron-R.

Thank you everybody who pitched in on this - and on my R8 questions.


Thanks,

         Tom

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