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Subject: [Leica] Re:Summicrons 90 - opinions?
From: leicachris at worldnet.att.net (Christopher Williams)
Date: Sun Jul 15 19:55:07 2007
References: <20070715104223.052432FD0E@donald.hostspirit.ch>

My favorite is the older Summicron 2nd Version though it's a beast to carry 
around, it has a certain signature about it. It is not 
super sharp wide open, but I like it.

Elmarit f/2.8 1969-

http://gallery.leica-users.org/v/zoeica/Travels/NYWedding5.jpg.html

Summicron f/2 1965 2nd Version

http://gallery.leica-users.org/v/zoeica/Travels/ybor+city/zoeica0003.jpg.html

http://gallery.leica-users.org/v/zoeica/Travels/worldtrip/UKPub.jpg.html

Tele-Elmarit f/2.8 1971

http://gallery.leica-users.org/v/zoeica/Travels/worldtrip/ItalyCourtyard.jpg.html


Chris



----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Didier Ludwig" <leica@screengang.com>
To: "Leica Users Group" <lug@leica-users.org>
Sent: Sunday, July 15, 2007 4:42 AM
Subject: [Leica] Summicrons 90 - opinions?


> Dear LUGgers
>
> What are the opinions about the different 90mm Summicrons? I' wondering 
> what's the difference especially between the old long ones 
> (1957-79), and the newer, compact (pre-asph) versions (1980-1997), in 
> terms of sharpness and bokeh? I know the 90 asph is a very 
> sharp beast, but rather out of my financial reach.
>
> Your opinions are strongly appreciated.
> Didier
>
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