Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2007/10/03
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]OK Henning, but I own the original Collapsible Summicron, is a lovely lens
and you can carry almost on your pocket your M camera. I have too the new
Elmar-M 2,8/50, but IMO it is vedry different have a F2 than a F2,8.
Concerning the Cosina it could be a good option if you are not a Leica
addict..., I prefer my old Summicron, and I've never tried the Cosina..., I
know, these are pre-juidices..., but I'm Leica addict.
Saludos cordiales
Luis
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De: lug-bounces+luisripoll=telefonica.net@leica-users.org
[mailto:lug-bounces+luisripoll=telefonica.net@leica-users.org] En nombre de
Henning Wulff
Enviado el: jueves, 04 de octubre de 2007 0:41
Para: Leica Users Group
Asunto: RE: [Leica] new 1.5 50 Sonnar
At 12:15 AM +0200 10/4/07, Luis Ripoll wrote:
>Thanks for the information Hoppy, IMO this lens has a limited interest,
>why not they can issue LTM lenses?, on thhe other hand I agree the
>Jeffery's comment about the pricing.
>
>One of my frequent self questions is why Leica has never re-issued a
>collapsible Summicron?
>
>Salud!
>Luis
Someone from Leica told me that the mechanics of a collapsible lens were
marginal for an f/2 lens, and that is why later versions only came in rigid
mounts. OTOH, Cosina made a 50/2 collapsible Heliar which is still available
at Cameraquest, and which apparently has a very similar character to the
original Summicron, as well as looking the same. Only thing is, you have to
provide your own scuffing of the front element. :-)
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