Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2001/03/20
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]> [ sideways remark by me that the 35mm M Summicron ASPH > flares easily ] I hate to be the bringer of bad news, but unlike some others on this list (ahem...), I have examples to back this statement up. See: <http://nemeng.com/misc/flare1.jpg> JPEG 35 KB <http://nemeng.com/misc/flare2.jpg> JPEG 38 KB Both images are presented full-frame & uncropped, with minimal colour balance and no gamma adjustment. Lens aperture was f8 and f5.6 respectively and yes, the lens was crystal clean (!) I also used the rectangular lens-hood which comes with the lens (indeed, the interior of the LH has been repainted jet matt black). I knew I was pushing my luck with #1 as the sun was just peeking over the edge of the roof above the couple. Was disappointed however with the fogging in #2 as the view out the train window wasn't that bright (it was an overcast day). OTOH, my venerable 50mm M Summicron can handle these kinds of lighting conditions without a wimper. QED - so much for the 35mm Summicron ASPH being the "best ever Leica lens"! Regds, Andrew Nemeth <http://4020.net> -> photos, 360° panoramic vrs, sounds <http://nemeng.com> -> vr java applets, leica faq, tech info