Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2003/05/20
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From: "Christian Vik" <christian.vik@konge.net>
To: <leica-users@mejac.palo-alto.ca.us>
Sent: 20 May 2003 08:55
Subject: [Leica] Summicron 50mm/2 DR from 1958
> Hi,
>
> I just bought a summicron 5cm/2 DR (with "viewer" add-on) and a 90mm/2.8
> elmarit for approx 220 usd. The 50mm lens (or 5cm as it says on the
> lens) is according to the serialnr from 1958 and was made in Wetzlar,
> Germany. There are no defects/damages on the optics, and the mechanics
> couldn't be more perfect (in fact a lot better than my newer lenses!).
> The lens also has a Leitz UVa filter mounted (and always has according
> to the one I bought the lens from - who owned it the last 10 years when
> it was bought from a store).
>
> I haven't had the time to test it properly yet but I wonder about a few
> things:
> How is the optical qualities of such an old lens compared to a newer
> one.
> Also, what is the optical qualities when used in near-range ("macro")
> mode (0,45cm near focus limit).
>
> And also, although not important but I'm curious, what is the value for
> such a lens.
>
>
>
> --
> Regards,
> Christian Vik
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Vik,
Took this with the 50mm Summicron and DR specs. Set at minimum distance, as
small an aperture as practical and rocked back and forth to focus with body
movement rather than the focus ring:
http://www.geebeephoto.com/html/gal3_15.html
Graham
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