Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2001/06/08

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Subject: Re: [Leica] 80mm Summilux age (more ...)
From: Andrew Schroter <schroter@optonline.net>
Date: Fri, 08 Jun 2001 23:32:57 -0700
References: <B746E401.FEEB%john@pinkheadedbug.com> <200106090159.SAA18097@mejac.palo-alto.ca.us> <009701c0f08b$d37ed940$b5d7fea9@mugwump>

Further, in a statement that could be easily applied to SOLMS modern lenses
is the opinion that Erwin states in his review of the Summilux-R 50mm:

"Modern Leica lenses are exquisite examples of the Solms wizardry. The new
1.4/50 Summilux-R production samples have better MTF graphs than the
theoretical predictions: proof of a very refined mechanical production
system and very tightly hold tolerances."

I've started to play with the 100mm2.8 APO  and just got the Summilux-R
50mm.   I'll post some photos to give you all a feel of the new lenses.

Andy

David write:
- ----- Original Message -----
From: "David Freedman" <dpfreedman@worldnet.att.net>
To: <leica-users@mejac.palo-alto.ca.us>
Sent: Friday, June 08, 2001 7:28 PM
Subject: Re: [Leica] 80mm Summilux age (more ...)


> This list is *amazing* !! It took just minutes to get an answer. Actually,
> multiple answers.  Thank you all.
>
> So, here's a follow-up question:  Is there any reason not to buy an
18-year
> old 80mm Summilux-R that appears to be in mint condition? Has the optical
> formula changed in that time?
>
> Let's see how long it takes to get an answer to this one.  GO .....
>

In reply to: Message from Johnny Deadman <john@pinkheadedbug.com> (Re: [Leica] Re: a lunatic flash technique... try it.)
Message from "Richard W. Hemingway" <rheming@attglobal.net> (Re: [Leica] 80mm Summilux age ...)
Message from "David Freedman" <dpfreedman@worldnet.att.net> (Re: [Leica] 80mm Summilux age (more ...))