Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 1998/11/17

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Subject: [Leica] Re: Is a leica lens like a Bordeaux wine ?
From: Ken Wilcox <wilcox@tir.com>
Date: Tue, 17 Nov 1998 17:37:38 -0500
 
I haven't had the oportunity to try the latest, but I have two different
ones. For my money, the DR Summicron is a fantastic lens, especially with
Kodachrome. My other one from the 70s is very nice as well, and
considerably lighter than the DR.

Ken Wilcox


>I am new to this list and I have a question.
>I have the opportunity to buy a second hand (but in excellent condition)
>a Summicro 2.0 M. The only problem is that the lens is about 25 years
>old.
>How does it compare with a new Summicron M 2.0 ?
>
>Are Leica lenses like Bordeaux Wines (older = better) or should I better
>buy a more recent lens ?
>
>Thank you for your answers.
>Regards
> Christian Payot


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