Re: [Leica] Lenses for B/W or Color

[Steve Beyer <stevebeyer@sprintmail.com>]

Robert,

    I am fairly new at this as well but I am going to sell a mint used Chrome
50 2.0.  It is the latest version of the lens.  I am asking $700 but will
listen to resonable offers.  Ted Grant has convinced me that I really want a 50
1.0.  I would look at Erwin Putts web page... I think you will find that he
disagress with this dealer's statement.

Steve

Robert Sims wrote:

> I just became a Leica owner and joined this list when I bought an M6 and
> the new 35/2 Asph.  Since the 35/2 Asph is back ordered for 6-8 weeks I
> decided to get a used 50/2 so I can use the camera.  In the course of
> finding the used lens, I had a discussion with a used Leica dealer who
> indicated that older 50/2 lenses, ser. 24XXxxx were better suited (he used
> the word optimized) to B/W than somewhat newer 50/2 lenses, say ser.
> 30XXxxx and above, that were better suited to color.  He also said that the
> older lenses were sharper while newer lenses had higher contrast.  These
> differences accounted for his B/W and color film distinction.
>
> Since I shoot mostly B/W, if he is correct, I can cancel the back ordered
> 35/2 Asph, buy a used 35/2 of the appropriate vintage and save money.  If
> he is more or less wrong, I should wait for the 35/2 Asph.
>
> Thanks for thoughts and comments in advance.
>
> Rob