Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2004/01/19

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Subject: RE: [Leica] Leica Wide Angle Lenses
From: "Don Dory" <dorysrus@mindspring.com>
Date: Mon, 19 Jan 2004 22:12:28 -0500

David Lee,
In the M system or for that matter any other 35mm system you will not go
wrong with either the 28 Summicron or the 24 Elmarit.  Either one will
produce exceeding fine detail with a level of contrast that is just not
available anywhere else.  In case you were wondering about any bad news,
neither one is especially able to show veiling flare.  The 24 in
particular just will not flare.

If you go down to the 21 focal length then the Cosina 21 is of good
quality and very respectable optical results.  The price isn't bad
either.

In the R system the 28 Elmarit is almost as good as the M Summicron just
a stop slower.  The R 24 is a decent lens, possibly as good as the 24
Nikkor.  The 19mm in the R system is almost as stunningly good as the 24
in the M system.

Don
dorysrus@mindspring.com

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From: owner-leica-users@mejac.palo-alto.ca.us
[mailto:owner-leica-users@mejac.palo-alto.ca.us] On Behalf Of SML
Sent: Monday, January 19, 2004 1:05 PM
To: leica-users@mejac.palo-alto.ca.us
Subject: [Leica] Leica Wide Angle Lenses

Hello,

  I am in the market of a wide angle lens which I might need to use when
I
travel in Europe.  I have never used one wider than 35mm.  Can I get
educated on optical quality of various wide angle lenses which might be
suitable for my intended use?  I use M3 and SL (or RE with winder),
which
means comments on either for M or R are welcome.

Best Wishes,
David Lee

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