[Leica] Re: 35 mm lenses - possible items of misinformation

[lrzeitlin at optonline.net (Lawrence Zeitlin)]

On May 5, 2007, at 12:01 PM, lug-request@leica-users.org wrote:

> I also have a Summaron f3.5; not as compact as the Elmar.
>
> I read that the Summaron f2.8 is the gem to have, but quite a bit more
> expensive.


Item 1. I recall hearing that the Summaron 2.8 has the same optics as  
the Summaron 3.5. The lens diaphragm was tweaked to open wider at the  
request of a well known photographer. I'm sure Marc will fill us in  
on all the details.

Item 2. The photographic specialist at the local dive shop mentioned  
that the Nikon 35mm f2.5 lens on the Nikonos is the same as the one  
in LTM mount. If this is truly the case, then you can pick up a good  
user Nikonos II camera, lens included, for $189. That way you have a  
camera which you will not be afraid to take out in the coming Global  
Warming deluge. In dry weather you can use the Nikonos to crack  
walnuts or drive small nails. By the way, it is an excellent lens.

Larry Z