Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2008/09/09
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Len, I had it for a couple of years, but didn't use it much. I sold it last year. I have just gotten the 35/1.4 Nokton from Stephen Gandy, the S.C. version. So far, it looks like a very good lens. Robert ----- Original Message ----- From: "Leonard Taupier" <len-001@verizon.net> To: "Leica Users Group" <lug@leica-users.org> Sent: Monday, September 08, 2008 9:55 PM Subject: Re: [Leica] Still more with Summaron 35 f3,5 > Robert, > > I wish I had a later version. The A36 is a pain, especially when I use it > on my M8. I use an A36 to Summitar filter adapter for my UV/ IR filter > which is custom made from an E39 filter and Summitar filter frame. > > I think the Summaron is pretty sharp, except for the corners up to about > f11. I have a Jupiter-12 which I think is better, especially in the > corners. You have a LTM Summicron 35? That's a rare bird. > > Len > > > On Sep 8, 2008, at 10:21 PM, Robert Meier wrote: > >> Len, >> >> The later version of the screwmount 35mm f3.5 Summaron has the standard >> E39 filter thread and hood fitting. I'm not sure if the optics are the >> same or not. I had that later one and didn't keep it because it's >> noticeably less sharp than the Summicron. >> >> Robert >> >> ----- Original Message ----- From: "Leonard Taupier" >> <len-001@verizon.net> >> To: "Leica Users Group" <lug@leica-users.org> >> Sent: Monday, September 08, 2008 8:25 PM >> Subject: Re: [Leica] Still more with Summaron 35 f3,5 >> >> >>> Very, very nice Luis. The Summaron strikes again. Good catch on the >>> Senorita shot. >>> >>> For Steve's benefit the 35/3.5 Summaron takes the same metal lens cap >>> as the 50mm 3.5 Elmar and 50mm Summar. There are two A36 caps that >>> fit, one has the outside rim raised. The other has the outside rim >>> recessed. My Summaron which is in it's original bubble case has the >>> recessed rim. >>> >>> Best Regards, >>> Len >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> On Sep 8, 2008, at 4:50 PM, LUISRIPOLL@telefonica.net wrote: >>> >>>> >>>> Some more with the amazing Summaron 35mm F3,5 >>>> >>>> http://gallery.leica-users.org/v/luisrq/Barcelona/08070714.jpg.html >>>> >>>> http://gallery.leica-users.org/v/luisrq/Barcelona/08070713.jpg.html >>>> >>>> Thanks for looking, c&c are always welcome >>>> >>>> Saludos cordiales >>>> >>>> Lluis >>>> >>>> >>>> TERRA >>>> >>>> --> >>>> >>>> >>>> _______________________________________________ >>>> Leica Users Group. >>>> See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information >>> >>> >>> _______________________________________________ >>> Leica Users Group. >>> See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information >> >> >> _______________________________________________ >> Leica Users Group. >> See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information > > > _______________________________________________ > Leica Users Group. > See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information