[Leica] Which 35mm 'cron or 'lux?

[henningw at archiphoto.com (Henning Wulff)]

At 7:24 PM -0500 2/10/05, William G. Lamb, III wrote:
>Carl,
>
>Frank's summary was pretty good. Perhaps you are also overlooking 
>another option to round off your kit?
>
>Personally, I love the fingerprint of the 35 Lux ASPH, but it just 
>blocks too much of the viewfinder to make a compact package with an 
>M and what I consider to be my "normal" lens. If I want to block my 
>viewfinder, I use a 28/f2 ASPH which is Leica's modern answer to the 
>35mm traditional documentary lens. On all counts it does not 
>disappoint, is one of the finest Leica lenses, has a wonderful warm 
>fingerprint and is optically superior to both the 35 Lux ASPH and 
>the 35/2 ASPH.

All three of those lenses are excellent. I've never seen a shred of 
evidence that states the 28 is better.

>
>If you want to stick with 35mm, I've got a perfect new black spare 
>which is surplus to demand because I'm using the LHSA chrome version 
>mainly on my chrome MP .58. You are welcome to it for $1,250 U.S., 
>complete with box and case, etc. This lens is capable of the highest 
>image quality in most circumstances, but it is not perfect. In 
>bright light combined with conditions of high humidity it can 
>vignette.

Vignetting is a function of optical design, mechanical construction 
and aperture. It is never affected by light level or humidity (unless 
you breath heavily on it). :-)

>Can't say if the 35 Lux ASPH does because I've never owned one..., 
>but the 28/2 ASPH is no larger than the Lux ASPH and most certainly 
>does not.
>
>Best,
>
>William


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