Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2003/05/18
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Thank you Henning and Chris for your help.
Rafael
- ----- Original Message -----
From: "Christopher Williams" <leicachris@worldnet.att.net>
To: <leica-users@mejac.palo-alto.ca.us>
Sent: Sunday, May 18, 2003 4:50 AM
Subject: Re: [Leica] Summicron 50 lens choice
> IMHO, get the 1969-79 50/f2 Summicron, code 11817. Sharpest 50 I've ever
> had. Many LHSA members have agreed. Also the non-DR (11118) chrome
Summicron
> can usually be found for decent prices, very good performer too.
>
> Chris
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Rafael Alday"
> Subject: [Leica] Summicron 50 lens choice
>
>
> > Hi all again,
> > I want to purchase a 50mm/2 Summicron lens. Following some experts, one
of
> > the most highly rated Leica lens. But I am a newbie and there is a lot
of
> > variations of this lens. My pockets do not permit ASPH so I have to
decide
> > between:
> > Collapsible
> > Rigid
> > Dual Range
> > Ealier black Summicron
> > Last generation pre-ASPH Summicron ("50" market on the lens barrel).
> > I have read in cameraquest that early black summicron is a notch down
the
> > later ones.
> > I would be very grateful to hear opinions about (experts and users)
> > Thanks a lot,
> > Rafael
>
>
>
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