RE: [Leica] ASPH vs Non-ASPH

["B. D. Colen" <bdcolen@earthlink.net>]

As a number of wiser folks that I have noted.....the non-ASPH is a
wonderful - SMALL, light - lens. But if you are going to shoot wide open a
lot, the ASPH is definitely the lens to get. If you're not, definitely go
with the pre-ASPH, for the size difference if for no other reason.

B. D.

> -----Original Message-----
> From: owner-leica-users@mejac.palo-alto.ca.us
> [mailto:owner-leica-users@mejac.palo-alto.ca.us]On Behalf Of Chris Lee
> Sent: Monday, July 24, 2000 4:55 AM
> To: leica-users@mejac.palo-alto.ca.us
> Subject: Re: [Leica] ASPH vs Non-ASPH
>
>
> Hi Peter,
>
> The Summicron ASPH is a great lens, but so is the non-ASPH. There may be
> differences, but, frankly, I don't think they can be all that visible
> especially where the lenses are stopped down.
>
> I do have a Summicron ASPH. But if I had begun with a non-ASPH, I
> would have
> kept it and saved myself some money. I'd spend the money on a nice trip or
> something.
>
> Regards,
>
> Chris
>
> > From: Peter Zak <pzak@desidero.com.au>
> > Reply-To: leica-users@mejac.palo-alto.ca.us
> > Date: Mon, 24 Jul 2000 18:29:28 +1000
> > To: <leica-users@mejac.palo-alto.ca.us>
> > Subject: [Leica] ASPH vs Non-ASPH
> >
> > I've found a 35mm Summicron for sale - which has made me seriously think
> > about trading up from my last model non-ASPH 35mm Summicron.
> >
> > Is there any feedback on this move, bearing in mind that all
> comments are
> > biased to justify the $$ just spent.
> >
> > Are the ASPH's really that good ?
> >
> > Any suggestions welcome.
> >
> > Regards,
> >
> > Peter Zak.
> >
>
>