Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2000/04/14
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]ken, i would go for the summicron. it was the 50 i bought when i got my m6, and though i hesitated a moment over the decision (i was also considering the summilux), i have never regretted it. it is a fantastic lens, imo. sharp, contrasty, beautiful bokeh (i first understood what that word meant when i saw my first prints using the summicron 50). i should add that i have never used the elmar on my m6, and probably never will, given my satisfaction with the summicron. guy p.s. my one gripe being the collapsable hood, which has been frequently bewailed on the lug. >I am in the market for a 50 mm lens for my M6. I am undecided between the >Summicron-M and the Elmar-M. My reason for even thinking about the Elmar, >given the approximate same price, is the size and classic look. I currently >have the 35 Summicron-M ASPH and the 90 Elmarit-M. > >Thanks, >Ken > >_______________________________ >Kenneth Epstein ><mailto:kepstein@mediaone.net>