Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2005/01/14
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]>I'm considering the purchase of an Elmar 50mm f2.8. What attracts me >to the lens is it's low weight, collapsible lens, and relatively >moderate price either new or used. I long used a Summarit 50mm 2.0 on >my IIIf and like the compactness of it all. >I shoot mainly Tri-X and develop in diafine so losing the extra stop >compared to a summicron or even my Summarit with an adapter shouldn't >be a problem. But I've never used one...that's why I'm asking. What do >those have actually used it think? >Thanks, >Marc Marc, I've had an Elmar 50 f2.8 old version for years and like it very much. If you like the older screw mt 50's I think that you'll find the old f2.8 very pleasing. It might have a bit more flair than the newer version but it has a charm that the newer one lacks. Either new or old version it is a great lens. Neal F