Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2010/02/27

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Subject: [Leica] Subject: Re: Zeiss Wide Angle 35mm f/2 Biogon T* ZM
From: wanderjan at gmail.com (Jan Decher)
Date: Sat, 27 Feb 2010 14:38:40 -0500

Gene,
Thanks for reminding us of the Summarit line.  The 2.5/90 looks like a
viable alternative to the ZM 4/85 Tele-Tessar, although both lack the
built-in lens hood (why?) and I prefer chrome. Still looking for a used late
chrome 2.8/90mm Elmarit-M.
Jan

...  On the other hand Leica has their Summarit line which are much lower in
cost, just a bit more than the ZM offerings, and a max aperture of 2.5, and
actually Leica designs, made by Leica in Germany.  And performance and build
are up to Leica specs.  You may want to take a look at them as an
alternative to the more expensive Summicrons, and Summilux's.  Several LUG
members have them and like them.

Gene


Replies: Reply from mark at rabinergroup.com (Mark Rabiner) ([Leica] Subject: Re: Zeiss Wide Angle 35mm f/2 Biogon T* ZM)