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Subject: [Leica] Opinions Collapsible Cron vs. Elmar or others
From: luisripoll at telefonica.net (Luis Ripoll)
Date: Fri Oct 27 07:54:47 2006

Hi Walt,

Im wondering the collapsible for two main reasons, one is to obtain the
subtle grey tones "vintage style" that I had with the "Rigid" (the actual
Elmar is very nice, but more contrasty and sharp), the second reason - as
you do - is to carry it constantly.

Thanks for your opinion,

Best!
Luis

-----Mensaje original-----
De: lug-bounces+luisripoll=telefonica.net@leica-users.org
[mailto:lug-bounces+luisripoll=telefonica.net@leica-users.org] En nombre de
Walt Johnson
Enviado el: viernes, 27 de octubre de 2006 15:59
Para: Leica Users Group
Asunto: Re: [Leica] Opinions Collapsible Cron vs. Elmar or others

Luis

I have one (collapsible) and carry it constantly. As a matter of fact, 
the reason I carry it instead of a rigid is because it collapses. One 
distinct disadvantage is the focusing distance compared to the newer 
Summicrons. Just taking a guess I'd say the rigid Summicron would 
outperform the collapsible,the Summilux and the Elmar. I'm sure there 
will be some disagreement on this but that is nothing new.

Walt

Luis Ripoll wrote:

>Hi all,
> 
>I would appreciate your experienced opinions about the Collapsible
Summicron
>50mm. I had the "Rigid" Summicron, I've sold it because it had fungus and
>make a lot of haze, but I regret the nice richness of grey tones that this
>lens gave me.
> 
>Now I have 3 lenses of 50 mm: Summicron model of the year 198/199...,
>Summilux (1964), and the new Elmar. I'm looking for the Collapsible
>Summicron to have the "nostalgia" subtle tones of the past.
> 
>Could I have some opinions about how it will compare with my actual 50mm
>lenses (Summilux and Elmar)?
> 
>Thanks in advance for your opinions and advice
> 
>Saludos desde Barcelona
>Luis 
>
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