[Leica] ebay prose style, again

[Guy Bennett <guybnt@idt.net>]

found the following description of a summarit currently being auctioned on
ebay. you will note it is verbally identical to the same seller's
('negresco') description of the summar lens i posted a few days ago, the
one change being 'summarit' for 'summar.'

is ebay in any way responsable for the veracity (or lack thereof) of the
descriptions of time sold through them, or is it strictly a 'caveat emptor'
situation? got to admit that this case surprised me.

guy

Leica SM 5cm/1.5 *Fast Standard* Fits all Leica Srewmount Cameras. This is
a very interesting lens within the Leica optical line up. Many regard this
lens, optically, as one of the best from Leica. I am not sure how others
feel, but for me, lenses of the 35, 50, 90mm focal lengths are the 3 most
practical focal lengths and optically, a strong reason of why a Leica
system is chosen to invest into. Various Leica owners have their own
specific reasons for buying a Leica, some going for its heritage,
reliability, some are for collection/investment purposes BUT nobody will
doubt one's intention of owning a Leica when it comes to its lenses Early
German lenses generally have higher contrast and thus one of the reasons
why Japanese lenses, (Nikkor in particular, capitalising from it, with
other reasons to make such an easy entry into the quality 35mm market
during the '50s). Especially its performance at wider apertures. The
contrast range remains high throughout and resolve extremely fine details
with distinct clarity and micro contrast; A first rated lens, optically and
mechanically. The condition of this lens is very clean, it performes very
well, optically, this lens is capable of taking beautiful, SHARP,
high-resolution, contrast pictures, it is used, and some cosmetic wear is
apparent, the lens has been handled with care, yet performed for an array
of pictures, the barrel shows some wear, the aperture blades are fully
functioning on every f-stop, the glass is clean and clear, the performance
of this lens is by no means, affected, and taken pictures will come out
more than satisfactory; check pictures, below; moderate reserve! have fun !


Leica SM 5cm/2 SUMMAR Chrome Standard Vintage. Fits all Leica screwmount
cameras. This is a very interesting lens within the Leica optical line up.
Many regard this lens, optically, as one of the best from Leica. I am not
sure how others feel, but for me, lenses of the 35, 50, 90mm focal lengths
are the 3 most practical focal lengths and optically, a strong reason of
why a Leica system is chosen to invest into. Various Leica owners have
their own specific reasons for buying a Leica, some going for its heritage,
reliability, some are for collection/investment purposes BUT nobody will
doubt one's intention of owning a Leica when it comes to its lenses Early
German lenses generally have higher contrast and thus one of the reasons
why Japanese lenses, (Nikkor in particular, capitalising from it, with
other reasons to make such an easy entry into the quality 35mm market
during the '50s). Especially its performance at wider apertures. The
contrast range remains high throughout and resolve extremely fine details
with distinct clarity and micro contrast; A first rated lens, optically and
mechanically. The condition of this lens is very good, it performes very
well, optically, this lens is capable of taking beautiful, SHARP,
high-resolution, contrast pictures, it is used, and some cosmetic wear is
apparent, the lens has been handled with care, yet performed for an array
of pictures, the barrel shows some wear, espcially on screwmount area,
check pictures, the aperture blades are fully functioning on every f-stop,
the glass is clean and clear, the performance of this lens is by no means,
affected, and taken pictures will come out more than satisfactory; check
pictures, below; moderate reserve! have fun !