Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2003/09/09
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Steve: Why not consider a prime 35mm Summilux? There is a lot to be said for this lens. The Rev Canon Charles E Cason Jr 1805 Arlington Drive Oshkosh, WI 54904 mailto:cec@vbe.com - -----Original Message----- From: owner-leica-users@mejac.palo-alto.ca.us [mailto:owner-leica-users@mejac.palo-alto.ca.us]On Behalf Of Steven Blutter Sent: Tuesday, September 09, 2003 6:54 AM To: leica-users@mejac.palo-alto.ca.us Subject: Re: [Leica] 35mm 2.0 ASPH question (M mount) I agree - and that's what I'm in the market for (2.0, black, Wetzlar) Do you know where I might look? Thanks Steven - ----- Original Message ----- From: "Dennis Painter" <dennis@hale-pohaku.com> To: <leica-users@mejac.palo-alto.ca.us> Sent: Tuesday, September 09, 2003 12:42 AM Subject: Re: [Leica] 35mm 2.0 ASPH question (M mount) > No link at the bottom of the page. > > Erwin (for whatever it is worth to the reader), said: > > "...distortion is not visible" > > That is wrt the Summicron-M (IV) introduced 1979 (the pre-ASPH) > > And for your current lens, said: > > "Distortion is negligible." > > The Summicron (I) introduced 1958 > > ASPHs > > f/2.0 "...distortion is only visible at the far out zones." > > f/1.4 "...distortion is visible." > > Sounds like for your low distortion needs the (IV) version would be better. > > Dennis > > Steven Blutter wrote: > > > Hi, > > I'm in the market for the newest version IF I can be assured that there is > > less distortion than my current one: > > http://www.sblutter.com/35mm_summi.htm Its an older version with mount for > > M3 google eyes and I haven't upgraded to ASPH yet. > > > > (and please take a peek at my new Ireland pics - link at bottom, all shot > > with an old 50 summi collapsable on a 0.85 M6) > > > > Any comments? > > Thanks - new returnee to list > > Steven > > > > I should probably run a roll 1/2 & 1/2 and the store... > > > > > -- > 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 - -- To unsubscribe, see http://mejac.palo-alto.ca.us/leica-users/unsub.html