Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2005/03/25
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]oliverbryk@comcast.net (Oliver Bryk) wrote: >Scott, FWIW for a long time the current Summicron 50 was my only lens, >and >still is in that focal length. I have no need for a different 50mm >design or >a wider aperture than f/2, whether for B&W or color. Professional >printers >who made b&w enlargements for me usually took one look at the negatives >and >said, "Leica glass, probably Summicron?" >Just my personal opinion, Oliver Since I'm relatively new to RF, and to Leica, I've tried several different 50's, most notably the CV Nokton, but always keep coming back to my two Summicrons, one a DR, the other a mint collapsible. They consistently give me the best results. Maybe one of these days, when my ship comes in, I can afford the newest Summicron 50. For now, my two oldies but goodies are just great, especially the 50 DR. It is an amazing lens. Ken -- The Rev. Kenneth Frazier Norfield Congregational Church CT Conference, United Church of Christ Weston, CT USA Leica photos at: http://tinyurl.com/6sc2r