Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2005/08/21
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]On Aug 21, 2005, at 8:51 AM, lug-request@leica-users.org wrote: > Date: Sat, 20 Aug 2005 22:02:18 -0400 > From: Don Dory <don.dory@gmail.com> > Subject: Re: [Leica] #280 > To: Leica Users Group <lug@leica-users.org> > Message-ID: <9b678e05082019026682550f@mail.gmail.com> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset=ISO-8859-1 > > Ric, > Jumping in here, but the Summitar and the Summicron are very similar > lenses. The Summitar will be a little sharper in the center but drops > off much more quickly as you move out to the corners. This holds true > at all apertures. Wide open I think the Summicron will give you a > much smoother image. Filters are also much easier to deal with as > they are the garden variety 39mm. Thanks for jumping in. > > So, if you have a functioning Summitar, keep it as it is a good > picture taker. If you have a functioning Summicron, keep it and use > it as it will deliver a slightly better image: this is assuming a > first version Summicron, if you have a DR or a IV then the softer look > at the wider apertures may be a paint brush you want to try. My Summicron 50, which functions flawlessly, is a Canada made fifth generation. The Summitar focuses easily, but aperture is VERY stiff, so a CLA would be necessary for use. > > If you shoot in the F8-F12.5 range then with the exception of flare > all things are functionally equal. > > Please don't pick up my virus, spend your money on film and processing > and possibly some green filters. :) I fear my tendency to the virus is what makes me search for an excuse to have the Summitar fixed. It's such a pretty bit of metal and glass, the way it collapses and all. My bag and kit are small enough, that I seldom travel with a single body and lens, so it leaves me weakened to fall back on the compactness as an excuse. The Summicron, after all, isn't that much of a space waster. Maybe it's destined to make me one of those folks who puts the jewel on the shelf to be admired, not used. I really don't want to be one of those, but... Ric http://gallery.leica-users.org/Passing-Fancies > > Don > don.dory@gmail.com