Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2006/09/08
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Ken, The Elmar is the earlier design so less sharp, more flare. On at least my example, the Summaron is very much like a Summicron IV but with less contrast. Good sharpness and great boke just not as snappy. Horses for courses so choose which look you like. For better quality the Summaron in 2.8 version is extrememly good but more money. Don don.dory@gmail.com On 9/8/06, Kenneth Frazier <kennybod@mac.com> wrote: > > Preferences, opinions, do's and don'ts: > > The Elmar 35/3.5 LTM, or the Summaron 35/3.5 LTM? > > Which would you choose, and why? > > TIA, > > Ken > ----------------------------------- > The Rev. Kenneth Frazier > Connecticut Conference, United Church of Christ > ---------------------------------- > Current Leica Photography (PESO): > http://gallery2.leica-users.org/v/kennybod/ > > Current Medium Format Photos: > http://tinyurl.com/bjvfn > > Current Leica Photography (in move to new gallery) > http://tinyurl.com/6sc2r > > > > > _______________________________________________ > Leica Users Group. > See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information >